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"New Factions Unveiled: Adeptus Custodes and Emperor's Children in Warhammer 40000: Tacticus and Warpforge"

Author:Kristen Update:May 26,2025

The Warhammer Skulls 2025 event has brought an abundance of new content for fans of the Warhammer universe. Mobile gamers are in for a treat with the introduction of new factions in Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus and Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge.

Command the Adeptus Custodes

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus is set to expand its roster with the addition of the Adeptus Custodes, the elite guardians of the Emperor. Known for their superior strength, resilience, and weaponry compared to Space Marines, the Adeptus Custodes are poised to make a significant impact.

Mark your calendars for May 24th, as the Adeptus Custodes will debut in a thrilling Legendary Survival Event. Leading the charge is none other than Trajann Valoris, a formidable figure designed to withstand heavy damage while delivering devastating counterattacks. Get a glimpse of their prowess in the latest trailer below, and download Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus from the Google Play Store to join the action starting tomorrow.

Kill at the Command of the Emperor’s Children!

Meanwhile, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge takes a darker turn with the arrival of the Emperor’s Children. Once loyal to the Imperium, they turned during the Horus Heresy and now pledge allegiance to Slaanesh, embracing excess, pain, and the thrill of pushing boundaries.

This new faction introduces three unique warlords: Lord Kaphrael, who specializes in eliminating enemy champions and leads the Callous Blades warband; Xarahan, characterized by his arrogance; and Lucius the Eternal, renowned for his centuries of dueling prowess. The gameplay mechanics are as intriguing as the faction itself, featuring Ecstasy cards that activate effects when health reaches certain thresholds, Cruelty bonuses for damaging but not killing enemies, Stimulation triggers from stratagem targeting, and Combat Elixirs to generate additional stratagems.

Explore the Emperor’s Children in action through the trailer below. They are now available in new booster packs and DLC, with the first step of their campaign rewarding players with a full deck. Download Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge from the Google Play Store to experience this new content.

Beyond these exciting additions, the Warhammer 40,000 series is gearing up for the release of a new game, Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000. Stay tuned for more details on this upcoming title.