Steamforged Games Reveals Warmachine Roadmap and Game Format Updates

Steamforged Games has released an update for Warmachine fans with a new roadmap and significant changes to the game’s formats. In a blog post, Mat Hart, founder and CCO of Steamforged, outlined the upcoming plans for the popular tabletop game, detailing new releases and shifts in the game’s structure aimed at improving accessibility for both new and returning players.

The roadmap provides a glimpse into future Warmachine expansions, starting with the Cryx Necrofactorium Auxiliary Expansion in October 2024 and continuing into next year. The schedule includes new warjacks, starter sets, and other expansions through June 2025. While many releases were confirmed, some details remain under wraps, adding to the anticipation for what’s to come.

In addition to the roadmap, Hart discussed several changes to the game’s formats. One of the most notable updates involves simplifying how players approach the different Warmachine formats, such as Prime and Legacy. The goal is to reduce confusion and streamline the game for players at all levels. Prime will continue to be the main focus, encompassing both new armies, referred to as MKIV, and older, out-of-production armies that will now be known as Armies of Legend. This rebranding is meant to help players differentiate between the armies currently in production and those that require more effort to collect.

The Unlimited format is also undergoing a name change, now being rebranded as Legacy. This update is intended to align Warmachine with similar games in the market, making it easier for new players to understand. Despite these changes, the Legacy format will still receive support, particularly through upcoming Lock & Load events. These events, set to return next year in the USA and later in Europe, will officially include Legacy format tournaments, ensuring that fans of the older characters and storylines can continue to enjoy their favorite parts of the game.