Games Workshop has confirmed Codex: Orks as the first full codex of Warhammer 40,000's 11th Edition, giving the Green Tide the honor of leading the new edition's codex rollout. Pre-orders opened Saturday, August 22, with a street date of September 5.
A new codex means a new wave of army-building decisions for Ork players, along with fresh models and rules that reshape how the faction plays on the tabletop. It also means more miniatures joining collections that already need somewhere safe to live.
Here is what is confirmed about the new Orks Codex, from its detachment count to how it fits alongside the rest of 11th Edition's rollout, along with how to keep a growing Ork army protected as new units arrive.
Codex: Orks holds the distinction of being the first full codex released for Warhammer 40,000's 11th Edition, setting the tone for how Games Workshop is approaching army books under the new ruleset. Being first in line typically means extra attention from both players and the wider hobby community.
For Ork players specifically, this codex represents the faction's full transition into 11th Edition rules, replacing whatever interim rules carried the army through the edition's early months.
The codex runs 178 pages total, with 54 datasheets covering the Ork army's full roster of units. A substantial 115 pages are dedicated to lore and hobby content, giving the book real weight beyond just tabletop rules.
That balance of rules and narrative content is consistent with how Games Workshop has approached recent codexes, treating them as much as army-building references as they are contributions to the setting's ongoing lore.
The new codex includes 15 detachments total, headlined by War Horde as the big, flexible generalist option for players who want a build that is not locked into one narrow strategy. The other 14 detachments are smaller, one-point packages tied to specific Ork keywords and playstyles.
That structure gives Ork players a wide range of army-building approaches, from a broad general-purpose force to highly specialized builds built around a specific clan or unit type.
Pre-orders for Codex: Orks went live worldwide on Saturday, August 22, around 1 p.m. EST, with the street date landing on September 5. That gives collectors and players roughly two weeks between pre-order and the book actually hitting shelves and gaming tables.
Given how quickly first-in-edition releases tend to move, pre-ordering early is generally the safer bet for anyone who wants to avoid a wait once the codex is officially out.
The standard Codex: Orks releases as a $40 softcover with a slipcase, matching the format Games Workshop has used for recent codex releases. A Collector's Edition is also available, printed as a hardback with foil accents and a fold-out cover that clasps shut.
For players who mainly want the rules, the standard softcover covers everything needed at the table. The Collector's Edition is aimed more at players who want a display-worthy version of the book alongside their army.
A new codex tends to drive new model purchases, and Ork armies in particular can grow quickly once a player starts building around one of the 14 specialized detachments. Getting new miniatures into safe transport before they pile up loose on a shelf matters from the first new unit.
The EVORETRO 80-Slot Miniature Storage Case with Customizable Foam gives a growing Ork collection a single, secure home, with foam that can be configured around the odd shapes and larger bases common to Ork units.
With 15 detachments to choose from, Ork players have more room than ever to build around a specific theme rather than a single generalist list. That flexibility is likely to bring new units into circulation as players chase specific detachment synergies.
Anyone planning a new build around this codex should expect their model collection to grow steadily over the following months, which makes settling on a storage system early a practical first step.
Yes, it is confirmed as the first full codex released for the new edition.
It includes 15 detachments, led by the flexible War Horde option.
Pre-orders opened August 22, with a street date of September 5.
The standard softcover is $40, while the Collector's Edition is a premium hardback with foil accents.
As new Ork units join the army under this codex's detachments, the EVORETRO 80-Slot Miniature Storage Case keeps the whole Waaagh! organized and ready for the next game night.
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