Warhammer Fest is in full swing, and if you haven't been logging on to the official Warhammer Twitch stream for the festivities: The first day of the event saw the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40k, focussing on a whole scope of upcoming previews including new characters, units and battle tomes.

Leagues of Voltann

The Leagues of Votann Hernkyn Pioneer Revealed // Warhammer

The Squats have only gone and got themselves a new Hover Trike during the announcements, filling that cup of nostalgia that you were expecting.

Hernkyn Pioneer Preview // Warhammer Community

Also known as the Hernkyn Pioneer Imperial Chopper, funky music aside - these upgraded trikes look a lot less Jigsaw and more engineering from the Imperium! Apparently rocking out with their first female kin for the Squats.

"It’s our first look at a female Kin, clad in a coat and goggles worthy of any aviating outrider. In the Leagues of Votann, when the clan-family calls, everyone answers." - Warhammer Community

Sadly not too much announced for the Leagues of Voltann, but great to know we can see the return of the Squats after their absence, gearing up to head to retail soon.

Chaos Space Marines

New Chaos Space Marines Revealed // Warhammer

Probably the biggest announcement that was made on the first day of the event, bringing a ton of new miniature previews for Chaos Space Marines, previewing those who have chosen to turn against the light.

Chaos Space Marines Preview // Warhammer Community

"Chaos commanders, get ready to field a veteran warband of hardened Chaos Space Marines, a horde of chanting Cultists guided by a Dark Apostle, a pack of Daemon Engines led by a Lord Discordant, or anything in between – or even start your own Black Crusade with Abaddon." - Warhammer Community

Where to even begin! Bringing forth mutated abominations to fit into any force. A new kit for the Possessed is underway, bringing some more beef - to the table and his stance; now standing taller on 40mm bases. There are more cultists incoming with new Accursed Cultists, Mutants, Torments, and a new HQ unit to cult up your cultists with the Dark Commune.

If you want a closer look at all of the reinforcements, be sure to check out the full catch up announcement at Warhammer Community.

 Daemon Prince

Chaos Space Marines Daemon Prince Revealed // Warhammer

A full preview of a Daemon Prince model was previewed for Age of Sigmar slightly before the event, with a little underwhelming feedback and quite a lot of fans prefer the previous model - we have received more updates on how this beast can be built. Not just for the Mortal Realms, but for any - encased in a dual kit to be customised to your liking and to your chosen game with a variety of building accessories.

Face Options // Daemon Prince Preview

"With different options to pay homage to each of the four dark gods, or Chaos Undivided! You’ll note that he bears some of the marks of his former existence as a Chaos Space Marine, now rippling and twisted into a horrifying new form." - Warhammer Community

Certainly not referred to as a miniature at any stretch - this beastly boy is not due out for a while, but Warhammer have of course teased the huge and impressive bit of kit.

Chapter Approved

If you are keen on changing up your game this season, Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim will be making some major tweaks to Command points.

Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim // Warhammer 40k

Players will be starting each game with their armies holding half the points which you are used to, bringing more tactics into play. There are chances to gain extra command points during gameplay to anticipate and strategize on your toes.

Points updates will be free as of this new season of Warhammer 40,000! You’ll be able to get them in Warhammer 40,000: The App and right here on the Warhammer Community website. - Warhammer Community

Chapter Approved Artwork Preview // Warhammer Community

The book will contain secondary objectives for all armies, which have apparently been balanced out for more enjoyment in games and allowing the armies without a codex to join in on the havoc.

World Eaters

Huge World Eaters News // Warhammer

The final announcement made for the first day was the confirmation of the World Eaters Codex, as you see that they have not been previewed alongside the other armies of Chaos as they are to be removed from the codex and given their own and a new set of minis alongside. Khorne Berzerkers

Warhammer Community has said that we are quite far off of the release of the XII Legion's codex. But there are soon to be rules provided in White Dwarf with a new Index Hereticus to tide your over until that book is in hand.

"The codex will contain old favorites, dark legends, and some things that you’ve never seen before - Warhammer Community" 

Chainaxe Preview // Warhammer Community

Although no specific look at upcoming miniatures, we did get a look at the Khorne Berzerkers' roaring chain axes that will be ripping their way into 40K alongside the upcoming codex.

Warhammer Fest Schedule // Warhammer Community

That's it for 40K folks, other than the new show announced on Warhammer+, Angels of Death! Spanning over four days, each individual day is themed to a game system - or several. With Age of Sigmar next, Kill Team, Warcry and Necromunda today and finally finishing the event with The Horus Heresy. Which will be hosted on Saturday at Warhammer World for a final huzzah for the event.

Is there anything that has caused your eyes to sparkle from the 40k announcements this year at Warhammer Fest?