A new and unique appearance, along with unique ways they perform in actual battle. Unfortunately, Warhammer 40K can be a bit intimidating to jump into, which is why a new magazine provides a fantastic offer to interested newcomers to the franchise.
Starting next month, Hatchette will release Combat Patrol, a new weekly magazine, in the United States. The Combat Patrol subscription not only comes with 90 issues detailing different parts of the Warhammer 40K, but it also comes with the contents of nine different Combat Patrol boxes, which provide the starting point for various armies within the Warhammer 40K universe. Armies that come with the subscription include the Space Marines, Tyranids, Aeldari, Chaos Space Marines, Orks, Leagues of Votann, Genestealer Cults, Astra Militarum, and World Eaters.
Is The Combat Patrol Subscription Worth The Money?
Warhammer 40K Fans Will Save Approximately 12% Based On Retail Prices
Almost every issue has a price of $14.99, which is a pretty steep price for a normal magazine subscription. However, that price also includes parts of a Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol box, which means subscribers get new miniatures and the magazine every week. The subscription also includes the paint and tools needed to build the various armies as well, although how much it comes with wasn't detailed on the magazine's website.
Warhammer 40K Already Has The Perfect Units For A Space Marine 2 Successor
Warhammer 40K has tons of unique factions that could be included in a successor to Space Marine 2, including the Aeldari Aspect Warriors.
Based on our calculations, the total subscription price for the Combat Patrol subscription is $1,326. Not including any paint or tool supplies, the cost of nine different Combat Patrol boxes is $1,512 based on retail prices. So, fans who subscribe to the magazine will save about $185 or about 12.3% of the cost of those Combat Patrol boxes based on standard retail prices.
Individuals should look at the factions included in the new set and determine whether the discount and extra materials are worth the subscription. Per Hatchette, Combat Patrol subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
Our Take: A New Entry Point For Warhammer 40K
Combat Patrol Looks Intriguing, But Still Represents A Big Time And Cost Commitment
At the end of the day, the easiest way to get into Warhammer 40K is to just pick up some minis and build them. However, for those worried about spending $168 on a full Combat Patrol box, the new magazine offers a way to "ease into" the Warhammer 40K hobby.
Personally, I don't know if I'd spend over $1,300 on such a smattering of different factions, but I think people who love the idea of Warhammer 40K but lack a place to start should look into the subscription. Also, those who just love to build and paint or just enjoy cool miniatures might also find value in this new entry point to the world of Warhammer 40K.
Source: Warhammer/YouTube, Hatchette Collections
Warhammer 40K
- Created by
- Rick Priestley
- Video Game(s)
- Space Hulk, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2, Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance, Space Hulk: Ascension, Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch, Space Hulk: Deathwing, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3, Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr, Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge
Summary
Warhammer 40,000, often abbreviated as Warhammer 40K or simply 40K, is a miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop. Set in a dystopian science-fantasy universe, it is the most popular miniature wargame globally. Players enact battles using miniature models of warriors and vehicles on a tabletop battlefield. Since its first edition in 1987, the franchise has expanded into various media, including novels, video games, and board games.
