A book that bills itself as “the first Warhammer 40,000 encyclopedia” is a no-brainer purchase for fans. However, if you’re new to the franchise and interested in the board game and/or have heard all the hype about the recent Space Marines 2 video game, this book could be a great starting point for 40k’s expansive lore. Its available here on Amazon for $33.10 for a limited time offer. This is the lowest price offered on the book since it became available for pre-order. It was officially released on October 29.

Warhammer 40,000 The Ultimate Guide was written by franchise icons Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe and promises a deep dive into Warhammer 40,000 miniatures and lore. The photo is said to highlight “intricate details and designs from every faction, from the powerful Space Marines to the ravenous Tyranids, the dastardly Chaos Demons, the deathless Necrons – and more.” You can view sample pages from the book below.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2

“He embodied the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weapons to relentlessly destroy Tyranid swarms. Defend the Empire in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Fight the enemies of mankind as Lt. Demetrian Titus in this sequel to 2011’s Space Marine and prove your loyalty once again as you are reintegrated into the Ultramarines. Hold off the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on distant planets and uncover dark secrets to banish the eternal night.

Jump into endlessly brutal and replayable PvE and PvP modes as your very own Space Marines, unlocking new abilities and cosmetics the more you play! Fight as one of six unique classes, unlock up to 25 perks for each class, add perks to each of your weapons, and customize your appearance with a wide range of armor and weapon cosmetics!”

The game’s official description reads: “The galaxy is in danger. Whole worlds fall. The Empire needs you,” reads an official blurb about the game for those unfamiliar with it. “It embodies the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, the greatest of the Emperor’s warriors. Unleash deadly abilities and an arsenal of devastating weapons to destroy the relentless hordes of tyrants. Keep the horrors of the galaxy at bay in epic battles on distant planets. Uncover dark secrets and chase away the eternal night to prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity. Hear the call of battle. For there is only war.”

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines 2 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms. The game is now available here on Amazon with a discount.