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"New Factions Unveiled: Adeptus Custodes and Emperor's Children in Warhammer 40000: Tacticus and Warpforge"

by Nathan Jul 07,2025

This year’s Warhammer Skulls 2025 event has delivered a massive wave of new content, bringing fresh games, DLCs, and major updates across the entire Warhammer universe. For mobile gamers, two exciting faction drops are now live in *Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus* and *Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge*, offering powerful new units, unique mechanics, and immersive storylines to explore.

Command the Adeptus Custodes

*Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus* is expanding its roster with one of the most elite factions in the Imperium—the Adeptus Custodes. These legendary warriors serve as the Emperor’s personal protectors and bring unmatched strength, resilience, and firepower to the battlefield.

The Adeptus Custodes will debut through a new Legendary Survival Event launching on May 24th. Leading the charge is none other than Trajann Valoris, a powerhouse built to endure heavy damage while dishing out devastating counterattacks.

Curious about how they play? Check out the official trailer above and get ready to join the fight. [ttpp] You can download *Tacticus* from the Google Play Store today and dive into the action tomorrow.

Kill at the Command of the Emperor’s Children

Meanwhile, *Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge* takes a dark turn with the arrival of the Emperor’s Children—a once-loyal Space Marine Legion that fell to Slaanesh during the Horus Heresy. Now, they revel in excess, pain, and the pursuit of twisted perfection.

This new faction introduces three distinct warlords:

  • Lord Kaphrael – Leads the Callous Blades and excels at eliminating enemy champions.
  • Xarahan – Embraces arrogance and uses it as a strategic advantage.
  • Lucius the Eternal – Brings centuries of dueling expertise to the table.

Their gameplay mechanics are as chaotic as their lore:

  • Ecstasy – Triggers effects when unit health drops to a certain threshold.
  • Cruelty – Rewards players for damaging enemies without killing them outright.
  • Stimulation – Activates when a unit is targeted by an enemy stratagem.
  • Combat Elixirs – Generate additional stratagems to fuel your tactical arsenal.

Want to test them out? The Emperor’s Children are already available in new booster packs and DLC. Completing the first stage of their campaign also grants you a full deck—so be sure to grab *Warpforge* from the Google Play Store now.

Beyond these faction additions, Warhammer 40,000 fans have even more to look forward to. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming title *Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000*, which promises to deliver yet another thrilling experience in the grim darkness of the far future.