White Dwarf Magazine: Issue 521 (Februari 2026) - Operation Skirmish (Engels) Warhammer 71203-521

A. Short product description
White Dwarf 521 is the official Warhammer magazine from Games Workshop, packed with new rules, background lore, hobby inspiration, painting guides, and battle reports for Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and more. This February issue also includes exclusive scenarios, gaming materials, and bonus cards and tokens.

B. Detailed product description
White Dwarf is the official magazine for Warhammer hobbyists and gamers. Every issue features new rules, background lore, short stories, hobby articles, painting tutorials, and exclusive scenarios for various Warhammer games.

This issue contains extensive content for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, alongside articles covering other games from the Warhammer universe.

For Warhammer 40,000, the issue introduces new Kill Team rules in Deadly Encounters: Tomb Worlds, exploring mysterious Necron tomb worlds and the dangerous technology hidden within them. In Paint Splatter, you’ll find a guide to painting the infamous Night Lords. Hobby Hangout offers a scenery painting tutorial focused on Necron-themed terrain. The article The Battle of Sanctuary 101 reveals newly discovered records of a historic conflict, while Space Marine Operations returns with new missions, enemies, and additional options for your squad. The legendary reputation of Gaunt’s Ghosts is also explored in a dedicated article.

For Warhammer Age of Sigmar, A Shining Company introduces four heroes of the Lumineth Realm-lords defending the Jade Abbey. Legends of the World-that-Was sees Grombrindal reflecting on survivors of the End Times. In Arc Arcana, notes from Erasmus Zonn highlight remarkable locations across the Mortal Realms. The article War in the Blighted Wilds provides new rules for fighting battles in the Jade Kingdoms, while A Tale of Four Warlords: Blighted Wilds follows the progress of four warlords as they begin their Path to Glory campaign.

Additional content includes Tales From the Underhive, featuring stories from a Necromunda campaign, and a detailed Blood Bowl battle report showcasing a tense match between the Barons and the Nightmares. The story of trooper Elias Bain continues in The Chronicles of Bain, while Your Warhammer features reader-submitted models, letters, and questions from the community.

The issue also includes hobby challenges, community updates, and the popular Bunker Bingo feature.

Included with this issue

• 1 double-sided card featuring the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar Scenario of the Month

• Tokens and cards for Warhammer Quest: Darkwater

• 1 double-sided Bunker rank tracker

• Scan-and-print cards for the Space Marine Operations mini-game

White Dwarf 521 is a must-have issue for Warhammer players and collectors looking for new scenarios, hobby inspiration, and exclusive gaming content.