Well, Warhammer nerds, gather ’round—because this year’s Warhammer Skulls showcase just dropped a bolter-load of content. From remasters to retro throwbacks, there’s a little something for every corner of the grimdark faithful. And yes, some of it is absolutely free!
So, whether you’re living on a budget that wishes it had double digits or just craving some Eldar nostalgia, let’s break it down.
New Games and Remaster Hype
Let’s start with the big hitters:
- Dawn of War is getting a remaster. Finally!
- Space Marine is also getting the remaster treatment (praise the Emperor).
- Owclat Games is cooking up a CRPG called Dark Heresy, based on an actual Inquisition storyline. Let’s just hide any suspicious red hair now, shall we? (pulls down beanie)
- Mechanicus 2? Officially a thing—and it’s bringing the Leagues of Votann (space dwarfs ftw!) into the tactical fold.
That alone is enough to send your average servitor into a fanboy spiral. But what about the now-now? You want free stuff, and we’ve got that too.
Free Games You Can Grab Right Now
Let’s talk about that zero-dollar price tag.
- Warhammer 40K: Gladius – Relics of War is, get this, free on Steam until May 29 (looks at calendar). If you’ve ever wanted to play Civilization, but swap cultural victories for eternal war, this one’s for you! It’s also getting a new Onslaught Pack DLC with eight fresh units.
- Warhammer 40K: Rites of War (1999) is free, once again, yes, that says free, on GOG this week! Want to play as the Eldar? Ride jetbikes into the temple of a murder god? Of course you do. Built on the Panzer General 2 engine, this one is dripping with tactical depth (and that slight 90s clunkiness we all secretly love).
- Boltgun: Words of Vengeance is free on Steam, and yes, it’s a typing game, what of it? Type “Purge the Unclean” fast enough, and you’ll blast enemies like it’s middle school typing class all over again. Three levels of retro shooter chaos. All in the name of Boltgun 2.
Temporary Trials and Bonus Loot
- Mechanicus (the original) is free-to-play on Steam for the next 48 hours. Think XCOM, but with more skulls and holy oil.
- Warhammer Skulls 2025 Digital Goodie Bag is on GOG, and you’re seeing a pattern now, it’s free! You get wallpapers, discounts for Cubicle 7 and Warhammer Art, and a few other goodies!
- Blood Bowl 3 players can log into the in-game store and claim a free coach for the Khorne team. Yes, even the murder gods like freebies.
Final Thoughts: Praise Be to Free
Whether you’re hunting for lore, nostalgia, or just trying to stretch your hobby dollars, Warhammer Skulls 2025 has you shrouded in the cloak of free stuff. You’ve got remasters, freebies, and the kind of chaos only a franchise this loud and bloody can provide.
Get downloading. Get purging. And maybe start stretching those typing fingers.
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