The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast19 Dec 2025

Episode 271 - The 2025 Warhammer Year in Review

Episode 271 of The Independent Characters is our annual 2025 Warhammer Year in Review, and it's all about taking a breath, looking back, and celebrating another packed year in the hobby. We dig into our favorite releases of 2025 across games, models, and supplements, talk about what really landed for us at the table, and reflect on the trends that shaped how we played, painted, and engaged with Warhammer this year. As always, the conversation goes beyond just "what came out," touching on how these releases impacted our enjoyment of the hobby and the broader community.

This episode also marks the long-awaited return of Josh, who jumps right back into the mix and brings his perspective, enthusiasm, and sharp takes to the discussion. While Adan was originally slated to join us, a scheduling mix-up kept him from making the recording – but don't worry, he's very much part of the wrap-up. We'll be closing out 2025 properly with Adan in a special Patreon episode coming soon, where we'll finish the year together and add even more reflection to an already memorable season.

Episode 271 is equal parts retrospective, celebration, and setup for what's next – a fitting way to close the book on 2025 and get ready for whatever the next year of Warhammer throws at us.

We hope you enjoy!

Time Stamps:

0:00:00 – Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played
0:58:45 – 2025 Warhammer Year in Review Part 1
1:28:20 – 2025 Warhammer Year in Review Part 2
1:56:40 – Final Discussion and Show Closing

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