Warhammer Blood Bowl has been delayed to early 2027, with no exact release date announced. Slitherine cited polish and playtest feedback as reasons for the move.
The game did not have a specific release day before the delay, either. The change shifts its launch window rather than replacing a previously fixed date.
“The game's history and the feedback received during the latest playtest have reinforced the team's belief that the game needs to be as polished as possible,” Slitherine said, “as disappointing the fans is not an option.”
The playtest for the Warhammer-themed fantasy football strategy game remains ongoing during the wait for release.
What Blood Bowl 3 owners keep
Slitherine also detailed how existing players will move to the new version. Everyone who owns Blood Bowl 3 will receive Warhammer Blood Bowl as a free upgrade, removing the need for current owners to purchase another copy.
Players will retain access to teams and cosmetics they have already paid for. The transition therefore preserves both purchased roster options and customization content, not simply access to the replacement game.
Tomb Kings and Bretonnians, Warhammer Blood Bowl's two new factions, will join the base game at no extra cost. Their inclusion goes beyond keeping earlier purchases available: the new factions will be part of the game itself, without a separate faction purchase.
