Inquisition the Game (40k Skirmish Game for late November?)

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**Kroothawk**

Added 22nd September:

zhangyi over at Warseer wrote:so it's clear now, that DE will be released during two months. October we will have warrior, witch elves, blood throne, Kharibdyss (dont know what is it), and a plastic shadowblade.
as we can see GW has put bg, chariot and dark riders to next month along with innocence (the 40K table game,i'm 95% certain that it will be in November). for good reason we can split our money to two months. that's really kind.

Emphasis by me.

Hi,
minor update from a Spanish Blog on the 2013 Mystery Box, that seems not to be Bloodbowl:
http://www.misolvidadasfiguras.es/2013/08/inquisition-para-octubre.html
(translation by Rickyard over at faeit212):

It was confirmed in Games Day that it was going to be a skirmish game based in Warhammer 40k universe, no other details given.

By the last things I read (and sure I have missed some entry), it was discussed to be released about the end of september but last thing I got confirmed, and I quote: excluding a disaster the october launch will be a warhammer 40k skirmish boxed game called Inquisition. I don't have any other detail about the game or the minis that will be included, but it seems that they will be 28 mm. and not like Inquisitor scale models. I am personally charmed that they are Inquisitors so I will expand my collection.
So they are leaving the new Space Marine release for september (don't know if it will be still any mini left to be known a month before its release) and for october.

As a reminder, here the old rumour by TastyTaste over at BoK:

Rumor Has It: Blood Bowl isn’t coming, but no one expects the…
Posted by TastyTaste on Jul 15, 2013

Well we are closing in on that time of year again. The time of year when people start to wonder what little surprise Games Workshop is going to pull out of their hat for a special limited release. If GW keeps their every other year track record you can expect something.

Everyone and their mother claims it will be Bloodbowl 2013, sadly I have news for you it ain't coming. Besides Games Workshop licenses Bloodbowl out to any 3rd-party developer who can write a check; Blood Bowl was just one of those rumors that makes sense to a fan-boi, but not (remember Dreadfleet) Games Workshop. Speaking of misfires Games Workshop cannot afford to take random risks. Now, GW has consolidated (killing off specialists games) there IPs, they are turning to making new products.

With a lust for a Space Hulk type gravy train GW will return to what makes them the most money: the Warhammer 40k universe.

So, what is up GW's sleeve?

GW is about to enter the skirmish scene with the release of

Warhammer 40k: Inquisition

Inquisition is designed for 2-4 players and each side will use custom cards and dice. Army sizes consist of about 5-10 models per side. A whole new set of models drawn from Blanche artwork will accompany. The game should be flexible as you can make and design your own Inquisitorial retinue. As for rules complexity that is anyone's guess, but the general marketing goal for Inquisition is a gateway game into the greater Warhammer 40k universe.

Beyond that GW, seems to be taking cues from Kickstarter projects like Sedition Wars and home-brewed rules like Inq28 for Inquisitor. This also might not end up as a limited edition run, but that all depends on sales, and if any support is continued will be done through digital expansions and updates.

As it is that is all I have for now, but if my sources hold true expect more information as it comes!

**sennacherib**

Interesting. Looking forward to seeing how this all pans out.

**Mathieu Raymond**

I hope the minis are nice. I don't mind monopose, since you don't tend to *I think* spam inquisitorial retinues in a list.

**Alpharius**

This could be awesome...

This SHOULD be awesome...

C'mon GW, don't let us down!

**BrookM**

I'm still pretty stoked about this.

**Mr. Burning**

consider my interest piqued. Hopefully the rules will be adequate to tweak for skirmish gaming in the grimdark universe.

**Azreal13**

I can't be unhappy when something I posted in a "what's wrong with GW" thread months ago as something I would implement if I was in charge comes to pass.

Now GW, don't let me down, get behind it and exploit its full potential, don't just go "here's a thing what we did, buy it now!" and abandon it like you normally do.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

How about.....

Our new Inquisitor box game is set in a backward world full of mutants who live in underground cities,

Isolated and alone disguised Inquisitor Bilbo Baggins and his servitors (disguised as short humanoids native to the world) battle to survive and impose the emperors will

(you guessed it this is just a way to re-use the countless millions of unsold Hobbit box sets with some hastily re-written rules)

**Tyranid Horde**

Would it be possible that they'd make the game to the same scale as 40k. It'd really allow for some nice conversion options and such.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

Oddly this has me more excited than for a Blood Bowl anniversary release, never expected that.

Hopefully they'll be more to it than a skirmish game ala Space Hulk, squad advancement of any kind via games will drag me fully into it.

Wallet's not happy mind, with this, and rumoured Druchii, Orks and Imperial Guard within the next six months-ish.. going to be a costly period.

**Ghaz**

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/540199.page

Link to previous discussion on Inquisition rumors.

**Ozymandias**

Might not be limited edition? That's just crazy talk, it makes too much sense!

**BrookM**

But it would be great news, in a not so sarcastic way for once.

**tastytaste**

Kroothawk wrote:
Hi,
minor update from a Spanish Blog on the 2013 Mystery Box, that seems not to be Bloodbowl:
http://www.misolvidadasfiguras.es/2013/08/inquisition-para-octubre.html
(translation by Rickyard over at faeit212):

It was confirmed in Games Day that it was going to be a skirmish game based in Warhammer 40k universe, no other details given.

By the last things I read (and sure I have missed some entry), it was discussed to be released about the end of september but last thing I got confirmed, and I quote: excluding a disaster the october launch will be a warhammer 40k skirmish boxed game called Inquisition. I don't have any other detail about the game or the minis that will be included, but it seems that they will be 28 mm. and not like Inquisitor scale models. I am personally charmed that they are Inquisitors so I will expand my collection.
So they are leaving the new Space Marine release for september (don't know if it will be still any mini left to be known a month before its release) and for october.

As a reminder, here the old rumour by TastyTaste over at BoK:

Rumor Has It: Blood Bowl isn’t coming, but no one expects the…
Posted by TastyTaste on Jul 15, 2013

Well we are closing in on that time of year again. The time of year when people start to wonder what little surprise Games Workshop is going to pull out of their hat for a special limited release. If GW keeps their every other year track record you can expect something.

Everyone and their mother claims it will be Bloodbowl 2013, sadly I have news for you it ain't coming. Besides Games Workshop licenses Bloodbowl out to any 3rd-party developer who can write a check; Blood Bowl was just one of those rumors that makes sense to a fan-boi, but not (remember Dreadfleet) Games Workshop. Speaking of misfires Games Workshop cannot afford to take random risks. Now, GW has consolidated (killing off specialists games) there IPs, they are turning to making new products.

With a lust for a Space Hulk type gravy train GW will return to what makes them the most money: the Warhammer 40k universe.

So, what is up GW's sleeve?

GW is about to enter the skirmish scene with the release of

Warhammer 40k: Inquisition

Inquisition is designed for 2-4 players and each side will use custom cards and dice. Army sizes consist of about 5-10 models per side. A whole new set of models drawn from Blanche artwork will accompany. The game should be flexible as you can make and design your own Inquisitorial retinue. As for rules complexity that is anyone's guess, but the general marketing goal for Inquisition is a gateway game into the greater Warhammer 40k universe.

Beyond that GW, seems to be taking cues from Kickstarter projects like Sedition Wars and home-brewed rules like Inq28 for Inquisitor. This also might not end up as a limited edition run, but that all depends on sales, and if any support is continued will be done through digital expansions and updates.

As it is that is all I have for now, but if my sources hold true expect more information as it comes!

Thanks for reposting Kroothawk I still don't understand why the first post was ever closed in the first placed....

**squall018**

This sounds pretty great, especially if they are gonna use the 28mm scale. Hope it isn't limited, but I have a feeling I will be picking it up one way or another.

**jah-joshua**

well, if it is following Space Hulk and Dreadfleet, it is bound to be a one-time deal...
if it is, i'm poised for pre-order...
if it's not, i can wait a while...
either way, i'm ready for some cool Inq. 28 minis...

cheers
jah

**Nut's Chiropractor**

I hope this is true and I certainly hope GW pulls out all the stops. Bloodbowl was never my cup of tea (the rules are brilliantly designed but the concept never tickled my fancy) but I -adore- the look and feel of the Inquisition and would like to see a decent 40K skirmish game (that's still supported with up-to-date rules, unlike Necromunda). I am cautiously hopeful.

**His Master's Voice**

I'm typing this from my fridge. This is the only location in the house where I do not run the risk of spontaneously bursting into flames at the thought of 28mm Inquisitor.

**Mathieu Raymond**

Alpharius wrote:
This could be awesome...

This SHOULD be awesome...

C'mon GW, don't let us down!

You haven't seen the Centurions, have you?

**Oaka**

I can dream:

Inquisition the Game will include miniatures for new Xenos races (Hrud, Demiurg, etc.), as more radical Inquisitors tend to allow them, as well as adding some different models to existing Xenos (Kroot, Jokaero, etc.).

These new sculpts will then be expanded for the Codex: Allies supplement due out next year.

**dienekes96**

Dare to dream. I'm quite excited for this slice of 40k.

**Oaka**

If I were in charge of marketing, I would certainly release a limited edition Jokaero and Kroot model with the game to pique the interest of Grey Knights and Tau players.

**Shadox**

This will be sold out so fast

**ph34r**

Sounds amazing. If the models are good this will be the first GW yearly special that I buy into.

**Happygrunt**

If it isn't limited release I will be sold. If not, I will still buy it, but I will not be as happy.

With this and IG rumored for November, this is going to an expensive couple of months.

**Some_Call_Me_Tim?**

Honestly, if GW gives this game updates and supports it like it supports 40k/Fantasy, I'd snatch it up. I totally love the 40k universe, but I just can't afford an army.

~Tim?

**overtyrant**

Nut's Chiropractor wrote:
Bloodbowl was never my cup of tea (the rules are brilliantly designed)

Eh no, when the game basically just ends up either stalling or caging and extremely unbalanced teams it does not suggest that the rules were brilliantly designed.

**notprop**

So inquisition 28mm we heard but not limited?

So a fantastic (we hope) boxed game to start and i guess is a giant robot second wave for every Ordo.

**TheDraconicLord**

YES! YES! YES!

I truly hoped the previous rumours were true, fantastic! A quick 40k skirmish game is what I need to introduce this wonderful universe to more people and see if I can share and explain why I think this is all so awesome!

*BRO-FISTS* EVERYONE!

**Ecarhil**

Looking forward to it.
Btw every month we got a new realease and that is just wonderful.