What Warhammer+ gives you each month

Warhammer+ is a subscription service run by Games Workshop that bundles digital content related to Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and other Games Workshop properties. The service costs £4.99 per month in the UK and $5.99 per month in the US, though pricing may vary by region. You pay monthly and can cancel at any time without penalty.

The core offering includes access to Warhammer+'s video library, which holds animated series, painting tutorials, battle reports, and lore content. You also get early access to new rules and army lists before they release to the general public — typically one week ahead. The service includes a digital painting app called Citadel Colour, which lets you plan paint schemes on your phone or tablet before you buy paint.

A Warhammer+ subscription also grants you access to the Homebrew rules builder, where you can create custom armies and test them against the game's points system. You receive monthly hobby tips, painting guides specific to different armies, and access to exclusive community forums where subscribers discuss tactics and hobby projects.

Key Takeaways

  • Warhammer+ costs £4.99 per month in the UK or $5.99 per month in the US, with pricing that may differ in other regions.
  • The subscription includes video content (animations, tutorials, battle reports), early access to new rules by one week, and a digital painting app.
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time without penalty or lock-in period.
  • The service does not include physical miniatures, paints, or books — those are purchased separately from Games Workshop.
  • Early access to rules means you can read new army lists and points changes before they become public, but you still need the physical books or digital PDFs to play competitively.

What content is actually available on Warhammer+

The video library includes the animated series Hammer and Bolter, which tells stories set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. New episodes release periodically throughout the year. The service also hosts Warhammer+ Originals, shorter films and documentaries about the hobby, the lore, and Games Workshop's design process.

Painting tutorials cover specific armies and painting techniques — for example, how to paint Space Marines, how to blend colours, or how the process works weathering effects. These are produced by Games Workshop staff and experienced hobbyists. Battle reports show two players competing with fully painted armies, narrated to explain strategy and rules interactions. You can watch these to learn how armies perform against each other or to see painted models in action before you commit to buying an army.

The Citadel Colour app lets you upload a photo of a miniature or select one from the app's library, then explore different paint colours digitally to see how they look together. This is useful if you want to test a colour scheme before spending money on paints you might not use. The app works on iOS and Android devices.

Early access to rules and how it works

When Games Workshop releases a new army book, errata (corrections to existing rules), or points changes, Warhammer+ subscribers see these documents one week before the general public. This means you can read the new rules, plan your army list, and prepare for competitive play before your opponents can.

However, early access does not mean you own the rules permanently or can use them offline. You access them through the Warhammer+ app or website. To play competitively in tournaments or at Games Workshop stores, you still need either the physical book or a digital PDF purchased separately — early access alone does not count as owning the rules.

The one-week head start is most valuable if you play competitively or attend tournaments. If you play casually with friends, the advantage is smaller because your opponents will have the rules shortly after you do anyway.

How to subscribe and what devices work

You can sign up for Warhammer+ through the Games Workshop website or through the Warhammer+ mobile app, available on iOS and Android. When you subscribe, you create an account linked to your email address. Your subscription is tied to that account, so you can access it from any device where you log in.

The service works on smartphones, tablets, computers, and web browsers. Video content streams through the app or website — there is no option to read videos for offline viewing. The Citadel Colour app is separate and works only on iOS and Android devices, not on computers.

If you cancel your subscription, you lose access to all Warhammer+ content when ready. Your account remains but is inactive until you resubscribe. There is no refund for partial months — if you cancel mid-month, your access ends on the date you cancel, not at the end of the billing cycle.

What Warhammer+ does not include

Warhammer+ is not a marketplace or shop. It does not sell miniatures, paints, books, or other physical products. You still buy those from Games Workshop's website, retail stores, or authorized retailers. The subscription is purely for digital content and early rule access.

The service does not include a points calculator or army-building tool that connects to the official game system — the Homebrew builder is for creating custom rules, not for building legal tournament armies. To build a legal army list, you need the current army book and points values, which you access separately.

Warhammer+ does not offer customer support for rules questions or technical help with the games themselves. If you have a question about how a rule works, you contact Games Workshop directly through their website or community channels, not through Warhammer+.

Comparing Warhammer+ to buying content separately

If you buy Warhammer content without a subscription, you purchase individual items: physical books cost £25–£40 depending on the title, digital PDFs cost £15–£25, and painting guides are sold as separate books or accessed free on YouTube. Video content like battle reports and painting tutorials are available free on Games Workshop's YouTube channel, though the selection is smaller than what Warhammer+ offers.

The early access to rules is the main feature you cannot get any other way — it is exclusive to subscribers. If you play competitively and want to prepare for new releases before your opponents, that one-week window has real value. If you play casually or paint miniatures without playing competitively, the early access matters less.

For a casual hobbyist who paints occasionally and does not play competitively, the free YouTube content and free community resources may be enough. For someone who plays regularly, attends tournaments, or wants organized painting tutorials and lore content in one place, the monthly cost may be worth it compared to buying individual books or subscriptions to other services.

Regional pricing and payment methods

Warhammer+ pricing is set by region. The UK price is £4.99 per month, the US price is $5.99 per month, and other regions have their own rates in local currency. Games Workshop publishes these rates on the Warhammer+ sign-up page — check there for your specific region before you subscribe.

Payment is handled through your Games Workshop account. You can pay by credit card, debit card, or PayPal, depending on what options are available in your region. Your payment method is charged automatically each month on the same date you subscribed. You can update your payment method or cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

If your payment fails — for example, if your card expires or is declined — Games Workshop sends you a notification. Your subscription pauses until you update your payment method. There is no grace period; if payment fails, you lose access to Warhammer+ content when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my Warhammer+ account with someone else?

Your Warhammer+ account is personal and tied to your email address. Games Workshop's terms of service do not permit sharing login credentials. If multiple people in your household want access, each person needs their own subscription.

Do I need Warhammer+ to play the games competitively?

No. Warhammer+ gives you early access to rules, but you can play competitively without it. You need the current army book or a legal PDF of the rules, which you purchase separately. The one-week head start is an advantage, not a requirement.

Are the painting tutorials only for beginners?

The tutorials range from beginner to advanced. Some cover basic techniques like priming and base coating, while others teach advanced methods like blending, glazing, and weathering. You can browse the library to find tutorials that match your skill level.

What happens to my account if I cancel and resubscribe later?

Your account remains active but inactive when you cancel. If you resubscribe, you log back in with the same email and password. Your account history and any custom armies you created in the Homebrew builder are still there, though you lose access to them while unsubscribed.

Can I watch Warhammer+ videos offline?

No. All video content streams through the app or website and requires an active internet connection. There is no read or offline viewing option. The Citadel Colour app works offline once you have opened it, but video content does not.