Launch and platform status
Astra Militarum are in the 4 sourced launch factions. See the current release status for the confirmed window or date.
The announced release window is 2027. SEGA lists a planned release year, not a specific day or month. SEGA ↗ · SEGA ↗ · Creative Assembly ↗
Faction identity
Astra Militarum combine massed soldiers with tanks and artillery. Creative Assembly / SEGA ↗
Profile scope: Pre-release announcements · September 2026. This is a sourced description, not a ranking or set of gameplay statistics.
Can you play them in the beta?
Listed for multiplayer and custom battles. The announced beta campaigns are Space Marines only.
Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks and Custom Factions are listed for beta multiplayer and custom battles. Aeldari are excluded from this test. Creative Assembly ↗
The registration and survey notices below describe the documented test process, not a full-game release.
Where can I watch Astra Militarum gameplay?
The official Ranged Combat Alpha Strike replay is a longer look at Astra Militarum versus Orks with developer explanations. For a short presentation, use the BiliBili World battle showcase. The gameplay guide records each video's date and scope; a selected battle does not establish a complete faction roster or a winning build.
What is still outside this dossier?
This entry does not assert a complete unit roster, costs or balance values. A unit appearing in preview footage does not establish its final stats or availability in every mode.
For a side-by-side view of launch and test availability, use the faction comparison.
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