Exodites in Warhammer 40,000 – Full rules released

Games Workshop has officially unveiled rules for the Exodites, a long-absent faction from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, as part of a new Kill Team expansion. The announcement, made via Warhammer Community, marks the first time these Aeldari warriors have received plastic miniatures and dedicated game rules in decades.

The Exodites are a reclusive branch of the Aeldari who fled the decadence of their kin to live on isolated Maiden Worlds, relying on dinosaurs and primal technology. The new rules allow players to field them in Kill Team, a skirmish-scale version of Warhammer 40,000. Pre-orders for the Exodite Kill Team are set to open later this week, according to multiple gaming outlets.

This release matters because the Exodites have been a niche but beloved part of Warhammer lore since the 1990s, yet they never received modern plastic models or official 40k rules. Their inclusion in Kill Team signals a potential broader return to the main game, as Games Workshop often tests new factions in smaller formats first. The expansion also adds new terrain and a campaign book focused on jungle warfare.

Specific details from the announcement include the full rules being available on Warhammer Community, and the Sunday Preview teased the Exodites leaping from the jungle. The set includes plastic models for Exodite riders on dinosaur-like mounts, alongside rules for their unique weapons and abilities. No exact release date or price has been given, but pre-orders are expected to go live this week.

Background from the source material notes that the Exodites have been hiding in the jungle for decades, with fans clamoring for their return. The new Kill Team box is the first plastic kit for the faction, previously only available in resin or as conversions. The announcement follows a trend of Games Workshop reviving older factions, such as the Squats (now the Leagues of Votann).

Looking ahead, the Exodite rules are likely to be integrated into the broader Warhammer 40,000 game system in future updates, though no official confirmation has been made. For now, Kill Team players can expect to field these jungle-dwelling Aeldari in skirmish battles, with the full rules available online.