The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Warhammer TV and Warhammer Plus

Warhammer TV is a video streaming service for Warhammer fans, offering original animations, painting tutorials, battle reports and more. Warhammer Plus is a paid subscription service that includes access to Warhammer TV along with other benefits. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll cover everything you need to know about Warhammer TV and Warhammer Plus, including availability, content, cost, apps, and whether these services are worth it for Warhammer fans in 2024.

What is Warhammer TV?

Warhammer TV is an online video streaming channel dedicated to Warhammer content. It features original animations, lore videos, battle reports, painting tutorials, unboxings, and more related to the various Warhammer universes like Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000.

Warhammer TV was launched in 2019 as a free mobile app on iOS and Android. In 2021, it became part of the Warhammer Plus paid subscription service.

What Countries is Warhammer TV Available In?

According to the Warhammer Plus subscription page, Warhammer TV is currently available in the following countries:

• Australia
• Belgium
• Canada
• Denmark
• Germany
• Ireland
• Italy
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• United States

So unfortunately, Warhammer TV‘s availability is still quite limited globally. But Games Workshop has indicated they plan to expand accessibility over time.

What is Warhammer Plus?

Warhammer Plus is a paid online subscription service launched by Games Workshop in 2021. A Warhammer Plus membership includes:

• Full access to Warhammer TV and all its content
• Access to the Warhammer Vault, containing back catalogues of White Dwarf magazines and more
• Exclusive miniatures available only to subscribers
• Early access to Black Library novels and artbooks before general release
• Special members-only events and content

So Warhammer Plus adds a lot of extra content and perks beyond just Warhammer TV access. It‘s aimed at dedicated Warhammer superfans who want everything Games Workshop has to offer.

How Much Does Warhammer Plus Cost?

A Warhammer Plus subscription costs:

• $5.99 USD per month
• $59.99 USD for an annual subscription, paid upfront
• £4.99 GBP per month
• £49.99 GBP for an annual subscription

So it comes out to around $60 USD or £50 GBP for a full year. Monthly subscriptions allow more flexibility if you just want to try it out first.

Warhammer TV Apps and Supported Devices

Warhammer TV apps are available for:

• iOS devices via the App Store
• Android devices via Google Play
• Apple TV
• Amazon Fire TV
• Roku

You can also access Warhammer TV content via web browser on PCs and laptops by logging into your Warhammer Plus account.

Games Workshop has indicated they hope to expand to more platforms like gaming consoles in the future, but for now app and web access are the only options.

What Original Series are on Warhammer TV?

Some of the biggest Warhammer TV originals include:

• Hammer and Bolter – Anthology series with different stories each episode across WH40k and Age of Sigmar.
• Angels of Death – Popular WH40k animation focusing on the Blood Angels chapter of Space Marines.
• Interrogator – Upcoming crime thriller animation set in the grimdark WH40k universe.
• Warhammer Preview – Previews of new miniatures, games, publications and events in the Warhammer universes.

Along with one-off animations, painting tutorials, battle reports, and more. The content library expands each week with new releases.

Why are Warhammer Products so Expensive?

Warhammer miniatures and other products have a reputation for their premium pricing. There are a few factors behind the high costs:

• Highly detailed plastic miniatures are expensive to produce.
• Relatively smaller manufacturing volumes compared to other toys.
• Supporting a global retail chain of Warhammer stores.
• Continual new product development and design.
• High quality standards and attention to detail.

Games Workshop defends the premium pricing by pointing to the quality and amount of design work that goes into every miniature. The high prices also help fund further Warhammer developments like video games and TV content.

How Many Subscribers Does Warhammer Plus Have?

According to Games Workshop‘s financial reports, Warhammer Plus had around 115,000 subscribers as of January 2023. While these initial numbers are relatively modest, Warhammer Plus is still a niche service aimed at dedicated hobbyists. Building a subscription base among Warhammer‘s global fanbase will take time.

Most analysts expect subscriber numbers to continue growing steadily as more content is added and accessibility expands to more platforms and regions. Warhammer Plus seems to be performing in line with Games Workshop‘s expectations so far.

Does Warhammer Plus Include Black Library Access?

A Warhammer Plus subscription does not automatically include access to Black Library‘s catalog of Warhammer novels and audiobooks. However, your Warhammer Plus login can be used to access any Black Library purchases and downloads through their website.

Warhammer Plus early access content does include some Black Library novels and artbooks before their general release. But full unlimited access to Black Library‘s catalog would come at an additional cost to a Warhammer Plus sub.

Are There Warhammer Video Games on Consoles?

While Warhammer originated as a tabletop game, the dark fantasy universe has expanded into popular video games as well. Warhammer titles available on major consoles include:

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (Xbox 360, PS3)
• Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade (Xbox One, PS4)
• Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr (Xbox One, PS4)
• Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector (Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (Xbox Series X/S, PC)

Along with various Warhammer mobile and PC games. Support and availability for consoles is growing, especially on Xbox platforms.

Are Any Warhammer Movies or Shows Planned?

Games Workshop has partnered with Amazon Studios to develop both movies and shows based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with Henry Cavill attached to star. The deal was announced in 2022 and no release timelines have been confirmed yet. But this signals Games Workshop‘s ambitions to expand Warhammer to Hollywood.

On the small screen, there are already several Warhammer animations and mini-series available through Warhammer TV. If the Amazon Prime productions come to fruition, it could take Warhammer mainstream outside its loyal hobbyist player base.

Is Warhammer 40,000 More Popular Than Regular Warhammer Fantasy?

Warhammer 40,000 (often abbreviated to "40k") has grown into the more popular incarnation of Warhammer games. 40k features sci-fi aesthetics and futuristic warfare, whereas the original Warhammer Fantasy focused on a more traditional medieval setting.

Some key factors behind 40k‘s popularity:

• Larger variety of playable factions including humans, orcs, elves and aliens.
• Appeal of futuristic sci-fi setting with plasma guns and spaceships.
• Ongoing narrative with Horus Heresy lore.
• More relatable for modern miniatures hobbyists.

Warhammer Fantasy still has its dedicated fans. But 40k attracts wider appeal and the bulk of recent development efforts.

What‘s the Typical Size of a Warhammer 40,000 Army?

Warhammer 40,000 gameplay is centered around building an army from your chosen faction then facing off against an opponent‘s army. Army sizes are measured in Power Levels or Points:

• Typical army size ranges from 500 Points up to 2,000 Points
• At minimum you‘d need about 10-15 infantry models for a 500 Point army
• 2,000 Points would allow for 50-100 models including infantry, vehicles and heroes
• Even elite armies have around 20-30 models at 2,000 Points

So in general, expect Warhammer 40k armies to be anywhere from one or two squads, up to multiple detachments totaling dozens of models. But the playstyle diversity allows for small elite forces or horde armies of over 100 models.

Do Adults Play Warhammer Too?

Absolutely! While Warhammer does attract younger players, it has always had strong appeal among adult fans as well. Some key reasons include:

• Strategic depth and complexity appeals to mature gamers.
• Collecting and meticulously painting miniatures is relaxing hobby for adults.
• Nostalgia factor attracts adult fans who played as kids.
• Adults often introduce and teach kids to play.

The premium pricing of Warhammer products also positions it as an adult hobby. And the Warhammer universes feature plenty of mature themes alongside the fantastical elements.

How Canon Works in Warhammer 40,000 Games

Canon in Warhammer refers to which stories, characters, events, and lore details are considered "official" versus unofficial fan creations. For 40k games, canon status depends on:

• Games Workshop declares lore pieces they directly publish as canon.
• Novels and games licensed by GW are also canon, but may be overridden.
• Unlicensed fan fiction is considered non-canon.
• Canon conflicts are decided based on source, with GW taking priority.

So newer GW publications take precedence when contradicting older licensed works. But generally, 40k games that GW reviews and approves are considered canon representations of the universe.

Summary

Warhammer TV offers a fantastic streaming library for existing fans. Warhammer Plus expands the benefits with magazines, exclusives and early content for about $5-6 USD per month.

While the subscriptions are still limited in some regions, Warhammer Plus provides strong value given the quality and volume of content. For diehard Warhammer fans everywhere, it‘s definitely worth considering.