Updates for April!
Hey Harriers! Dropping in with a quick update on where we're at and what's on the horizon.
First things first, we've decided to hold off on launching our next competitive series for the time being. We're currently exploring the idea of running an all-day event format, and we want to make sure we get that right before committing to a full organized play calendar. Details are still being worked out, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we're keeping it relaxed and rolling back to casual play nights. Honestly? It's been a nice change of pace. Just good games, good people, and zero pressure.
Speaking of good people, we've welcomed some new faces to the group recently, and we're really glad to have them! It's been awesome seeing everyone get settled in, and shoutout to our newest Harriers for jumping right in. We hope you're having as much fun as we are.
On that note, the casual play sessions lately have been a blast. It's been great watching everyone experiment with new team builds and try things out without the weight of tournament stakes. That freedom to just play and mess around with lists is one of the best things about this game.
On the game news side of things, there's plenty to be excited about. Noble Team is dropping at the end of April, and we've now seen their full rules and character cards. The expansion includes all six members, Noble Six, Carter, Kat, Jorge, Jun, and Emile, in high-detail MasterCraft Resin, alongside their character and special order reference cards. On top of that, the Noble Team box introduces Big Team Battle rules, with fireteams building to 400–500 points and games playing out on a massive 8x16 cube battlefield. That's a whole new way to play, and we're already thinking about how we want to run something around it down the road, which ties nicely into those all-day event ideas we mentioned.
And looking further ahead, Mantic has confirmed what's coming later in 2026. Grunts, Jackals, and UNSC Marines are all in the pipeline, with Mantic CEO Ronnie Renton stating the goal is to fully complete out the UNSC and Banished rosters. The roadmap also points toward Zeta Halo as a future setting, with the Spartan Killers faction teased as an upcoming addition to the game. The game is clearly in a really strong place heading into Year Two, and it's exciting to be part of it at the ground level here in ABQ.
For now though, come hang out on Mondays. Bring your favorite list, try something weird, and just enjoy the game. That's what it's all about.
See you on the table.
— Anthony | The Black Harriers