What has been announced?
Army customisation includes names, colours and heraldry, alongside traits and tactics. [source]
Name, colours & heraldry
The announced options let players personalise the appearance and identity of their force.
Traits & tactics
Customisation also extends beyond paint. Specific rules and combinations are not catalogued here.
What is included in the beta?
The closed beta is PC-only through Steam. It includes part of the tutorial, two opening Space Marines campaigns, multiplayer and custom battles, and advanced customisation. [source]
Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks and Custom Factions are listed for beta multiplayer and custom battles. Aeldari are excluded from this test. [source]
Can I design an army here?
This page explains the announced feature; it is not the in-game painter or an army builder. It does not preview available colours, reproduce the editor or validate loadouts.
Use the faction directory to compare the announced factions, or read the beta status for the current test process.
For launch timing and platform announcements, see the 2027 release window and date status.
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- Closed Beta — scope and selection Creative Assembly
Checked 22 September 2026 · Pre-release information may change.