The hotly anticipated Warhammer 40K: Wrath and Glory RPG is slated for a Gen Con 2018 release and gamers can now place their preorders for the first wave of releases. The brand new system, from Ulisses North America, incorporates concepts and backstory of the recent eighth edition of the Game Workshop miniatures rules into the game. Currently there are two levels of preorder: one focusing mainly on the limited edition of the corebook for $100.00 and an “all in” which includes a slew of supplements and accessories for $290.00. You can learn more about the new system by checking out my interviews with Stephen Rhodes, Ross Watson, and Wendelyn Reischl at Origins Game Fair.
From Ulisses North America:
The much-anticipated Wrath & Glory Warhammer the 40,000-roleplay game, as announced in August 2017, is on preorder now. The RPG is crafted by award winning game designer Ross Watson and published by Ulisses North America.
Pre-Order Campaign – What You Get
The Wrath & Glory preorder campaign is not a Kickstarter or crowd funding. This campaign gives fans the opportunity to purchase bundles of the new products at significant savings. They are the first to get the new game, expansions, and supplemental items, months before they become available in stores for the general public. Along with the preorder, Ulisses North America is adding bonus material for fans plus other spiffs on the Pre-Order Campaign.
What’s New?
Wrath & Glory is first and foremost a role-playing game. What’s new and different about the Wrath & Glory RPG from other RPGs? Lots! Here are some examples.
Simple yet Satisfying
Wrath & Glory game mechanics are easy to grasp but detailed enough to make characters clearly distinct for other characters.
Baked right into the game are rules and benefits for doing things that your character is particularly good at that gives great opportunities for role-playing. For example a commissar may have the objective of threatening someone with execution for being a coward while a priest must bring up a famous martyr and the effect of his death on the players.
Wrath & Glory is built to be encompassing to different styles of play, different type of characters (both archetypes and races). Unlike the previous version of Warhammer 40,000 there will be no new systems or rules to learn as new campaigns and settings come out. While the system is simple and effective enough for a novice to learn, it offers the expert an opportunity to face varying degrees of challenge and adventure.
Character Spotlight
Warhammer 40,000 has spawned countless novels, novel series, board games, video games, hundreds of miniatures, incredible artwork. In total more than any other game setting published. Players can create their own stories in this grim and dark far future. The character design and play style of the Wrath & Glory RPG makes every character player a key to the success of any scenario.
The Grim 41st Century Setting
Fans of the 40,000 Warhammer universe understand the grimness of this far future and will find Wrath & Glory an immersive experience into the setting that’s true-to -lore with depth of detail experienced in character play.
Role-playing Game players who have never played Warhammer 40,000 miniatures game or don’t know the game setting will quickly be immersed into an incredible setting that’s ripe for role-playing.
It is a fun and quick moving RPG allowing players many opportunities to participate in the game to build the strength and resources of their character.
$100.00 Player Bundle
This bundle is the set of products to get you started as a player.
Player Bundle Includes:
- Core Rules (Hardcover/Deluxe/Limited)
- Talents and Psychic Powers Card Pack
- Gear Card Pack
- 5 Wrath & Glory Specialty Dice (4 black, 1 red)
Every product in your bundle comes with a PDF version, which will be sent to you as soon as it becomes available.
$270.00 All-In-Bundle
This bundle is for you who know that you just have to have everything and don’t want to miss out on anything. This bundle is the one you need if you are the Gamemaster.
All-In-Bundle Includes:
- Core Rules (Hardcover/Deluxe/Limited)
- Talents and Psychic Powers Card Pack
- Gear Card Pack
- 10 Wrath & Glory Specialty Dice (9 black, 1 red)
- Dark Tides
- GM Screen
- Wrath Card Deck
- Campaign Card Deck
- Perils of the Warp Card Deck
- Combat Complications Card Deck
- Wrath & Glory Digital Soundtrack
- 3 Double-Sided Battle Maps (1 large, 2 medium)
- Beginner’s Rulebook and a new Starter Adventure (“Escape Da Rok”)
- 6 Pre-Generated Characters on Deluxe Character Sheets
- 20 Ceramic Poker Chip-Style Counters for Wrath, Glory, and Ruin
- Acrylic Tokens for Characters, Enemies, and NPCs
- Exclusive Collectors Box