Blood and iron enters the seas this October in the new Imperium Starter Set for Dystopian Wars!
Build your formidable Imperium fleet and join the Dystopian Wars. Whether you’re a returning admiral or a new agent, this set offers highly customizable build options for Cruisers, Frigates, and more.
Following the announcement of the Commonwealth Starter Set, you’ll also be able to pick up the Commonwealth Frontline Squadrons this October.
And finally, in Armoured Clash news, the Empire are employing the might of the Samurai with the Empire Assault Regiment. Charging headfirst into combat, these fearless forces are a must-have for any Empire commander!
See what’s coming this October from Warcradle Studios.
Dystopian Wars: Imperium Starter Set
Perfect for new players, this Starter Set allows Admirals to pledge their allegiance to the Kaiser, and dominate the seas in the name of the Imperium. Assemble a host of cutting-edge vessels and build your own Imperium fleet!
Blücher Cruisers are the most common warships in the Prussian fleet, armed to the teeth with Voltaic weaponry and designed to close to optimum range before unleashing a killing storm of voltaic force.
Dystopian Wars: Commonwealth Frontline Squadrons
Expand your Commonwealth forces!
Calamity, revolution and civil war have forged the Commonwealth into a stoic yet noble confederation. Now you can deploy a seemingly inexhaustible navy packed with a versatile range of ships, ready to freeze enemy vessels in their tracks or fill the skies with deadly rockets.
Armoured Clash: Empire Assault Regiment
Bolster your Empire force with the tempered steel and raging alchemical fire of the samurai temples.
Ashigaru Companies form the resolute heart of these battlegroups, unleashing uncompromising long-range volleys in defence of their heavily armoured masters, the Bushi Ryu Samurai. These peerless warriors charge into the heart of the enemy in an unstoppable hurricane of blades, eviscerating any foes that dare challenge them.
Dystopian Wars welcomes the return of a colossal power to the new edition of the game, as the Commonwealth Starter Set releases in September. Packed full of ships, this box is a great way to build up a fleet of your design, as it serves as a toolkit to build the variants you desire to crush your opponents.
The Crown Raj Battlegroup for Armoured Clash is also releasing in September, introducing formidable Indian units to the Crown’s increasing arsenal.
The Commonwealth Starter Set contains everything a new Admiral might need to serve the Commonwealth. Even veterans of the high seas will find this box set a worthwhile addition to their collections.
The Arkangel Command Cruiser serves as the beating heart of the White Navy, its sophisticated coordination systems allowing it to marshal Commonwealth battlefleets with ease.
The Crown Raj Battlegroup arms your Crown force with ever more potent weapons with which to enact Queen Victoria’s will.
The fearless Rifle Platoons of the Indian Raj lay claim to key strategic positions, immovable and proud as they unleash unforgiving volleys against any who dare come too close.
Above them, the incendiary shots of Merlin Railgun Artillery streak across the battlefield at impossible speeds.
Looking to cement their position on the seas, the Celestian Empire prepare for their debut in the new edition of Dystopian Wars.
The introduction of the new Empire Starter Set marks the launch of the second faction for the new edition of Dystopian Wars, following closely behind the Crown. This incredibly versatile set offers plenty of build options to ensure it is equally valuable for any admiral looking to start playing the game or bring their current fleet into the new edition.
Sultanate portals can be seen deploying more reserves to the frontlines this month as the Ferik Battlegroup, Sultanate Infantry Regiment, and Sultanate Armoured Regiment also release this February for Armoured Clash. Expand your Sultanate army with these supplementary boxes to take control of the battlefield in larger point clashes.
All products are due to be released early February 2026.
Empire Starter Set
The Empire Faction Starter Set provides the perfect complement of miniatures to either begin or expand your Dystopian Wars Empire fleet. The Empire is infamous for its mastery of alchemical weaponry, deadly gases and unquenchable flames designed to sow terror and devastation amongst their foes.
Ferik Battlegroup Set
With an awesome vantage over friend and foe alike, the Ferik Command Skiff looms over the battlefield, its aetheric beam arrays carving incandescent trails of destruction through enemy ranks and armour columns.
From its gilded command decks, the Sultanate commander issues orders to their forces, coordinating the advance of Pillar of Light Hover Tanks as they surge forward in formation.
Sultanate Armoured Regiment
The Sultanate Armoured Regiment box allows you to add more heavy units to your Sultanate force.
Pillar of Light and Hayalet tanks hover implacably across the field, unleashing searing arcs of long-range fire.
Careening ahead of these vehicles are the Sipahi Monowheels, speeding over obstacles and infantry alike, leaving havoc and disorder in their wake.
Sultanate Infantry Regiment
The Sultanate Infantry Regiment box is the perfect way to expand your Sultanate force with fast and light options.
Stalwart Janissaries are the foundation of the Sultanate’s military, expert sharpshooters well-suited to holding key assets and locations. Mergen Transports carry these elite troops to where they are most needed, their breakneck advance across the battlefield covered by highly mobile Ulgen Field Guns.
A familiar face and his robotic companion are coming to Warcradle Studios‘ Armoured Clash this holiday season, fresh from a flight on their sleigh. Ready to spread festive cheer, instead of entrails, across the battlefield – this merry maniac and his mechanical good-boy may seem familiar to fans of Wild West Exodus, recognising him as the seasonal alter-ego of Kyle the Black.
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself to a new Armoured Clash Faction Battlegroup or bolster your existing collection in Dystopian Wars, contact your local game store to find out if they are participating in the promotion and how you can get your hands on Kyle the Red and White and Max!
For Kyle the Red & White is, in fact, the seasonal alter-ego of the infamous Kyle the Black, director of the aptly named “Abattoir” Promethean Complex and arguably the most cold-hearted and depraved Peer in the entire Covenant of the Enlightened.
But, once a year, something in the monstrous surgeon snaps. Possessed, perhaps, by the spirit of Christmas cheer, he becomes Kyle the Red & White. For a few short weeks, his vast intellect and the resources of his forge are turned towards spreading joy by producing and distributing toys to the children of the Dystopian Age.
Warcradle Studio‘s October releases are packed ways to dive into Dystopian Wars and Armoured Clash or expand your forces. Dystopian Wars sees a new starter set while Armoured Clash features a battlegroup and two regiments.
Check out what you can get below!
Crown Starter Set
This Faction Starter Set allows players to begin or expand their Dystopian Wars collections with minimal fuss. From a flagship option of Sabre Command Cruisers to the reliable Albion Cruisers.
They can be supported by Caliburn Frigates, skirting islands with their shallow draught, or Excalibur Heavy Destroyers with firepower belying their small size.
Valenca Battlegroup Set
The Valença Landship houses a comparatively small version of the Solex Generators found on Alliance naval vessels. While lacking the city-flattening power of their seaborne counterparts, the heat lance from a Valença is one of the most destructive forces of the Dystopian Age even so.
Alliance Assault Regiment
While the swooping Bersaglieri Outriders, their repulsor bikes kicking up dust, are often the first elements of an Alliance force seen in battle, they are certainly not the last.
Without warning, Drop Capsules thunder from the sky like the wrath of God. To those fortunate enough to have never seen one it would sound impossible for anything inside to survive the fall. It is only then that the French Legionnaires and their weapons teams disembark, perfectly placed to exact maximum carnage on the disordered foe.
Alliance Infantry Regiment
Even the calculating genius of the Prince-President could not have predicted the loyalty and power of the Ordenanza Militia.
Vast numbers are shipped from their homes to fight in conflicts all over the world on behalf of the Alliance. While individually, their skill as soldiers may be open to question, en masse their faith and bravery can turn the tide of battle.
Warcradle Studios has revealed its upcoming releases for June 2025.
The Union focus their efforts on battlefield logistics this month with the introduction of the Durango Heavy Rail Set. An alternative to the Lakota behemoth, the Durango is a locomotive powerhouse that offers Union commanders the perfect means of transporting their troops, tanks, and more.
Not only that, Generals can take pride in commanding their chosen army with a new range of Faction Command & Conquest Decks. Featuring a unique faction-specific card back, these decks help you represent your allegiance to your favorite faction.
These products are due to be released at the end of June 2025.
Durango Heavy Rail Set
Where the Lakota Heavy Rail serves as a mobile strongpoint, the Durango focuses on logistical power projection.
Alongside the Newhaven Forward Garrison for infantry, the Rock Ridge Flatbed ensures swift delivery of Rolling Thunder tanks and Armstrong heavy artillery, enabling immediate frontline engagement and bombardment.
Faction-themed Command & Conquest Decks
In games of Armoured Clash, these faction-themed cards allow players to issue Commands, claim Conquests, and score Victory Points. In short, they are a General’s key to victory. But use them wisely. For your enemy will have these same tools at their command.
Which Faction will you represent: Crown, Empire, Enlightened, Imperium or Union?
The time has come for the Prussians to flex their might as they enter Armoured Clash, ready and waiting.
Boasting a military prowess that the other Great Powers simply cannot ignore, the Imperium join the roster for Armoured Clash in April with the Imperium Faction Battlegroup Starter Set and Imperium Introductory Set. Prove your worth and solidify yourself as a steadfast commander of the Imperium.
With the support of the Alliance, SUSA must rely on the likes of the Alliance Salvador Squadron to give their fleets the firepower needed to subdue their foes in Dystopian Wars.
These new products are due to be released at the end of April 2025.
The Imperium Will Endure in Warcradle’s April releases
Imperium Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set
The Imperium Faction Battlegroup Starter Set contains everything you need to begin playing games of Armoured Clash as the general of an Imperium force.
A mighty Vitruvian Colossus strides at its head, challenging any who would stand in its way. Scion Grenadiers stand fast, firing their voltaic rifles at the enemy, causing arcs of electricity to dance across the opposing ranks. Sturmpanzer Battletanks grind implacably forward, making the most of their varied weapons systems.
Imperium Introductory Set
The Imperium Introductory Set gives you a small glimpse into the forces of the Imperium.
Field Guns unleash volley after volley, before being hitched to Surmwagen Transports to be ferried to their next target. All the while, Sturmpanzer Battletanks grind forward, able to engage with any target the enemies of the Imperium care to throw at them.
Alliance Salvador Squadron
SUSA lacks the infrastructure to create new capital ships, however, they have enough Alliance support and local ingenuity and skill to heavily retrofit obsolete Pensacola-class battlecruisers.
While pairs are acceptable to lead SUSA battlefleets, the Salvador-class’s lack of advanced command and control facilities relegates them to supporting roles in combined fleet actions.
A new dimension to combat has opened up in Armoured Clash as aircraft for the released factions are coming this March. Get ready to add aerial units for the Crown, Empire, Union, and Enlightened with the Defiance Fighter, Doksuri Fighter, Corsair Fighter, and Scythe Drone, respectively.
Following the launch of the Enlightened last month, you can also bolster your army with the Wells Battlegroup Set,Enlightened Armoured Regiment, and Enlightened Infantry Regiment. These sets offer elements of the Enlightened Faction Battlegroup and are ideal for acquiring additional units for your army.
Finally, Union and Alliance players can add a legendary relic of the Ore War to their Dystopian Wars fleets as the Gotham Battlefleet Set is released this March. This Battlefleet Set offers a great mix of manoeuvrability and firepower, and it’s a great addition to any Union or Alliance.
These new products are due to be released at the end of March 2025.
Defiance Fighter
Boasting a tailgun as protection, an innovation that the other Great Powers deemed superfluous, dozens of Defiance class fighters are now based at RFC Lakenheath Warren, each ready to set flight at a moment’s notice to defend the Crown against her enemies
Doksuri Fighter
Boasting a resin-lacquer shell, combined with the hanji paper of Korea, the fuselage of the Doksuri Fighter is flexible, light and durable, making it significantly more manoeuvrable than many of the fighters employed by the other Great Powers
Corsair Fighter
Pilots are known for both their bravery in the face of fire and their hotheadedness, and it is this impetuousness that seems intrinsically linked to those who dare strap themselves into a Corsair cockpit. Liberty Gatling Cannons rake the ground once a Corsair begins its strafing run, tearing apart infantry and light targets alike.
Scythe Drone
Scythe Drones bring aerial support to the forces of the Covenant. Lightweight, fast, and eminently replaceable, these machines streak across the combat zone, unleashing their particle beam weapon upon anyone unfortunate enough to attract their ire.
Wells Battlegroup Set
The Wells Super-Heavy Surveyor is a behemoth worthy of such nomenclature. Looming over even the Monarch Landship of the Crown, it is a walking testament to the rightful superiority of the Covenant. Its aetheric destabilizer is rightly feared by the other Great Powers, for it does not simply destroy its targets but annihilates them completely.
Enlightened Armoured Regiment
In the Enlightened Armoured Regiment Box you’ll find heavy support for your Enlightened force.
Mars Battle Tripods stride towards the enemy, eager to unleash beams of blazing energy capable of disintegrating anything in their path.
Enlightened Infantry Regiment
In the Enlightened Infantry Regiment Box you’ll find support for your Enlightened force.
Citizen-Soldiers drawn from across the globe march together, their training and augmentations helping them operate as a cohesive unit, despite their disparate origins.
Gotham Battlefleet Set
The Gotham Battlefleet Set for Dystopian Wars is an excellent way for a Union or Alliance player to include a relic of the Ore War in their fleet.
The Gotham Littoral Fleet Carrier was rightly feared during the bloody conflicts of the Ore War. Despite its size, the shallow draught allowed it to access coastlines, estuaries and the larger rivers of the Americas.
Super-science populates the battlefield this month as the Enlightened’s merging of man and metal comes to Armoured Clash.
Cold, unfeeling constructs march onwards as the Enlightened are introduced into Armoured Clash this February. The Enlightened Faction Battlegroup Set and Introductory Set are perfect for those looking to harness the power of alien technology, with massive mechs and monstrous amalgamations striking fear into the heart of any opposing army.
Following last month’s introduction of Polish-Lithuanian units to Dystopian Wars, Commonwealth players can now add to their fleets with the Polish-Lithuanian Aerial Squadrons.
These new products are due to be released at the end of February 2025.
The Enlightened Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set contains all you need to begin playing games of Armoured Clash, controlling a force for the Covenant of the Enlightened.
At its heart is a Wells Super-Heavy Surveyor, the perfect battle platform for an Enlightened Conservator to see the battle unfold and lead it to victory. Its weapon, torn from the heart of Wells Chasm, is unlike anything else seen on the battlefields of the Dystopian Age.
The Enlightened Introductory Set gives you a small glimpse into the Covenant of the Enlightened and their unusual weapons of war. Citizen-Soldiers march to war accompanied by protective Brute Wardens.
Heavy Construct Devastators, Mono CAVs and Hellion Cohorts give a wide choice of effective melee units, each with unique destructive capabilities.
The Polish-Lithuanian Aerial Squadrons box is a great way for a Commonwealth player to add reinforcements to their aerial force.
Voivode Heavy Airships unleash withering volleys of rockets towards the foe, punching through all but the heaviest of aerial defence. Szlachta Recon Airships bring fighter support and use them to reach out and attack at almost any range.
Ideal for those sworn to a specific allegiance, the Crown and Empire Faction Battlegroups are the ultimate way to start collecting your chosen army. These Battlegroups are packed with troops, terrain, a landship and, unlike the Introductory sets, also have the 150+ page rule book and the Command and Conquest cards to ensure you are fully equipped and ready for battle!
For those looking for a taster of what’s in store with Armoured Clash for the first time, the Crown Introductory Set and Empire Introductory Set offers everything you need to get a feel for the game. If you’re exploring the game with a friend, then The Battle of Singapore Two Player Introductory Set is ideal for those who want to try out the game together. All three of these Introductory Sets include models and a short quickplay Rules Booklet to get you fighting as quickly as possible.
If you’ve picked up one of the three introductory sets and you’ve decided that you want to explore Armoured Clash further, you can grab a copy of the individual Rule Book, Command and Conquest Deck and Dice Set.
Crown Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set
The Crown Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set includes everything you need to start playing games of Armoured Clash, commanding the righteous Dominions of the Crown.
Under the banner of Queen Victoria, highly-trained platoons of Her Majesty’s infantry unload unforgiving volleys of gunfire, as glorious Horse Guard Cavalry charge forward with gleaming sabres drawn. Awe-inspiring Galahad tanks roll unstoppably onward, as the devastating blasts of Mordred Heavy Artillery echo in the air.
Empire Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set
The Empire Faction Battlegroup – Starter Set includes everything you need to start playing games of Armoured Clash, commanding the ground forces of the Immortal Celestian Empire.
Marching into battle behind a wall of steel shields, Green Banner platoons stand side-by-side with towering Terracotta Automata and ornate Tongshi Lions, as Fangun Tanks crash into enemy lines upon whirring treads. Jindouyun Steambikes weave across blistered battlefields as Fengbao Heavy Launchers rain down rockets from above.
The Battle for Singapore – Two Player Introductory Set
The Two Player Introductory Set includes a quick play files booklet, dice and everything else you need to play The Battle For Singapore campaign, a key historical conflict between the forces of the Crown and the Empire that saw the contestation and cataclysmic fall of Singapore.
This set also includes everything you need to get started, from custom Action Dice to a set of Quickstart Rules, and The Battle for Singapore Campaign booklet. It serves as the perfect introduction to Armoured Clash!
Crown Introductory Set
The Crown Introductory Set gives you a small glimpse into the righteous Dominions of the Crown, and all they are capable of.
Under the exacting eye of Commander Benedict Arnold, highly-trained platoons of Her Majesty’s infantry pour out of Stirling Troop Carriers, as Spitfire Rocketeers fly down from the skies above. Ranks of Drake Field Guns let loose deafening volleys of fire, and Horse Guard Cavalry charge forward alongside towering Blackwatch Heavy Dragoons, mercilessly cutting down troop and vehicle alike.
Empire Introductory Set
The Empire Introductory Set gives you a small glimpse into the Immortal Celestian Empire, and their unmatched skill in the art of warfare.
Led into battle by Commander Jingfei Sun and her Terracotta bodyguard, steel walls of Green Banner Platoons unload shotgun blasts upon the frontlines, while Jezzails pick off enemy units from afar. Flame teams loose white-hot jets of fire into enemy lines as all about, Tanshe Light Launchers manoeuvre across treacherous terrain, dealing death to all they see.
Armoured Clash Rule Book
Within this 160 page book, you will find the Core Rules for Armoured Clash, a 10mm scale tabletop wargame that uses highly detailed miniatures to represent ranks of infantry, squadrons of armoured vehicles, and huge fighting machines known as Behemoths. Alongside the rules, you will find stunning artwork, images from a stunning miniatures range, and comprehensive lore regarding The Dystopian Age and its Great Powers.
Command and Conquest Deck
Upon the field of battle, troops march forward and engines of war let loose volleys of death upon the enemy, each acting under the orders and strategic acumen of their Generals. In battle, these take the form of your Command & Conquest Deck.
In games of Armoured Clash these cards allow players to issue Commands, claim Conquests, and score Victory Points. In short, they are a General’s key to victory. But use them wisely. For your enemy will have these same tools at their command…
