In the long tradition of games that ask players to build worlds before they can contest them, Games Workshop has opened a new chapter for Warhammer 40,000's most enduring faction. On September 19, pre-orders began for a fresh wave of Space Marine miniatures and datasheets — the rules that breathe strategic life into painted plastic. The release is both a commercial event and a cultural signal, reminding a global community of hobbyists and competitors where the game's center of gravity continues to rest.