Games Workshop has teamed up with re-release experts SNEG to introduce Warhammer Classics: a collection of nearly thirty games from the original Fantasy and 40K Warhammer universes, “revived in their original state” on Steam.
Seven of these games are making their debut on Valve’s store. Titles such as Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat (1996), Warhammer: Dark Omen (1998), Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate, Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition, and Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior have all received the Guilliman treatment and are now available afresh. However, all these games are already on GOG.
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Here are the other 21 games now under the Warhammer Classics banner:
- Space Hulk (2013)
- Space Hulk: Ascension
- Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
- Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
- Talisman: Horus Heresy
- Talisman: Digital Classic Edition (4th Edition)
- Talisman: Origins
- Man O’ War: Corsair – Warhammer Naval Battles
- Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
- Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion
- Warhammer Underworlds – Shadespire Edition
- Dawn of War – Anniversary Edition
- Dawn of War 2 – Anniversary Edition
- Chainsaw Warrior
- Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of Night
- Dark Future: Blood Red States
- Space Hulk : Tactics
- Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
- Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
- Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition
More GW games like Mechanicus II, Boltgun II, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, and Warhammer Survivors are set to release later this year, making it a massive lineup. While the Warhammer Classics collection may not be modernized remasters, it still emphasizes the importance of preserving these foundational games for future generations.
“Warhammer Classics is more than just re-releases. It’s a testament to the significance of Warhammer’s original games and the need to preserve, celebrate, and reintroduce them to a global PC audience,” says SNEG director Oleg Klapovskiy. “With many titles lost to time and outdated hardware, Warhammer Classics aims to protect this legacy for years to come.”
It’s worth noting that Steam, as a digital store, may not guarantee permanent access to these games due to various factors. Despite this, the opportunity for these games to reach new players, especially those that struggled upon initial release, is a positive development. Ultimately, Games Workshop’s focus is on engaging with the brand and expanding its reach.
