500 Worlds Rule Books Releasing Saturday, January 24, 2026

Releasing Saturday, January 24, 2026  

The "500 Worlds: Titus" release on January 24, 2026, for Warhammer 40,000 is a major narrative expansion focusing on Captain Titus and the Ultramarines reclaiming the 500 Worlds from Necrons, featuring lore books, new rules for boarding actions, unique detachments (Orbital Assault, Cursed Legion, etc.), a campaign map, stickers, and new models like Titus and the Necron Destroyer cult led by Nekrosor Ammentar, signaling a significant story arc for the game's current edition. 
Key Components of the Release:
Lore & Campaign Books: Softcover books detailing the opening conflict, including the Titus book (lore), Dread Incursions (boarding rules/missions), and War on the Vespator Front (narrative campaign).
New Rules & Missions: Dedicated rules for Boarding Actions, 12 new missions (standard & tomb world), two new Boarding Actions Detachments, and linked campaigns.
New Detachments: Three Space Marine detachments (Orbital Assault, Bastion, Reclamation) and three Necron detachments (Pantheon of Woe, Cursed Legion, Cryptek Conclave).
Physical Components: A large fold-out map of the Vespator Front and a sticker sheet for tracking campaign progress.
Collector's Edition: A premium slipcase version with gold detailing for collectors.
New Miniatures: Figures for Captain Titus and his forces, alongside Necron units like Nekrosor Ammentar and Destroyer cults. 
Significance for Players:
This release brings immediate gameplay value with structured narrative campaigns, strong new army options, and support for the often-overlooked Boarding Actions format, all while driving the overarching Warhammer 40,000 story towards the next edition.