Total War: Warhammer 40k’s new trailer all but confirms my second favorite commissar and his long-time ork nemesis as playable characters
The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event showcased multiple new and upcoming Warhammer 40,000 games and content updates. The annual showcase, which took place on Thursday, featured an impressive lineup of announcements and releases across various gaming platforms and genres.
Key announcements included the introduction of a new Skaven game titled “Deathmaster,” the addition of a new Skitarii class to the popular game Darktide, and the announcement of a new Chaosgate sequel. The event also included release dates and beta announcements for DLC content, including the Trazyn DLC for Rogue Trader and the Dark Heresy game.
Among the most notable reveals was a new trailer for Total War: Warhammer 40k, which provided hints about upcoming playable characters, including a commissar and an ork character. Additionally, the event featured the release of Mechanicus 2 and a new Bhashiva character pack DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3.
As part of the event, Games Workshop and its partner studios are offering various games on Steam at discounted prices. Most notably, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius — Relics of War, a 4X strategy game, is available completely free to claim until May 28 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The game features four playable factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks, and Necrons, each with distinct playstyles. Players explore the planet of Gladius Prime, expand their empires and armies, and engage in faction-specific campaigns. The game has received over 5,000 “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, indicating strong community reception.
Warhammer Skulls typically showcases Games Workshop’s gaming portfolio annually, but 2026’s event was particularly well-received for replacing typical mobile game announcements with substantial releases and DLC content spanning multiple genres.