Trench Crusade Carcass Front: All available information

Welcome to the trenches, new recruits. If you are looking to dive into the grimdark, bleak, and terrifying alternate-history world of World War I, the new Trench Crusade Carcass Front box is the perfect entry point. In a universe where a heretical order of Templars broke their sacred vows and unleashed the forces of Hell upon Earth during the Crusades, humanity now finds itself plunged into a brutal and eternal conflict. The release of Trench Crusade Carcass Front is sparking the interest of long-time fans as well as players who want to step into this world for the first time, and it is set to arrive in late July 2026.

In this article, we will guide you through all the information we have gathered about what this box has to offer: we will explain the background, what you can find inside, the major value it brings to newcomers, and everything you should keep in mind about this format.

What is Trench Crusade Carcass Front?

To understand this new release, we first need to explore its context. Trench Crusade Carcass Front is set in a previously unexplored area of the world map: the grim, war-ravaged lands north of New Antioch. In this desolate region, the restless hosts of Hell are beginning to stir once again. Across the entire Carcass Front, the omens point toward a terrifying event: the return of the great beast, Leviathan, is drawing near.

Warbands representing both the Faithful and the Fallen are gathering at the Carcass Front to fulfill the ancient Prophecy of Leviathan.

For the Faithful, this is a desperate battle fought in the hope of achieving humanity’s ultimate salvation; meanwhile, the Heretic forces seek to ensure the damnation of our species. Trench Crusade Carcass Front is not just a location; it is the epicenter of a brutal narrative turning point in the current saga of the game, and it represents the first step in a new annual schedule of evolving lore, events, and releases.

The new Trench Crusade product: What is the Carcass Front Box?

When we talk about the physical product, Trench Crusade Carcass Front is a narrative campaign box and the ideal starter set for this miniature skirmish game. With an official price of £99.99, it offers everything two players need to immediately dive into the grimdark action.

Miniature wargaming can often feel overwhelming for beginners because it usually requires buying rulebooks, miniatures, and accessories separately. Trench Crusade Carcass Front removes that barrier in one stroke by acting as an all-in-one introductory supplement. Whether you want to play narrative campaigns or casual skirmishes, this box gives you the foundation you need to understand the mechanics, assemble your forces, and command supernatural beings and mortal soldiers in a world consumed by war.

What does Trench Crusade Carcass Front include?

The amount of content included in the box is quite impressive, and it has been specifically designed so you can start playing quickly. When you open Trench Crusade Carcass Front, you will find:

• The campaign book. This book is the heart of the box; it includes completely new lore, spectacular artwork, and two full campaigns to play.

• Two complete warbands. The box includes the miniatures needed to build two fully developed, ready-to-play 700 Ducat warbands: the Procession of the Sacred Affliction and the Heretic Naval Raiders. In total, it includes 16 miniatures.

• Introductory rules. A beginner-friendly set of introductory rules and simple instructions so you can get started without feeling overwhelmed.

• Scatter Terrain. To make your battlefield feel authentic, the box includes a selection of thematic terrain elements, specifically abandoned naval mines and twisted tank traps.

• Game accessories. Inside the box, you will have all the necessary reference sheets, a campaign tracking notepad, dice, and measuring rulers.

It is important to keep in mind that all the miniatures come unpainted and unassembled, which is standard in the hobby, but it does require some preparation before your first battle. In addition, each miniature offers two assembly options, allowing you to customize your forces with different heads and weapons.

If you are drawn to the creative side of building large gaming environments with realistic elements, you can complement the terrain pieces included in the Trench Crusade Carcass Front box with many other options available in the Green Stuff World catalog. Among the resin bits that pair well with the game are small and large wooden ladders, trench wooden crosses, skulls with helmets, wooden signs, wooden barrels, classic wooden crates, and war dogs. To decorate your miniatures and scenery, you can use hobby chain, the Corrugator, the silicone mold for sandbags, flexible sandbags, or barbed wire. Finally, for painting, you can use military paints, the neoprene terrain set, and mud textures.

The warbands of Carcass Front

One of the strongest highlights of the box is the inclusion of two highly anticipated factions that are completely different from each other.

1. The first warband in the box is the Procession of the Sacred Affliction. They are among the most relentless and fanatical fighters of the Faithful. Protected by their unwavering faith and blessed icons, the Leper-Pilgrims can miraculously ignore lethal wounds. They are known for a terrifying combat doctrine: they drown their enemies in the mud using heavy millstones strapped to their backs. If you choose to lead this force, you will spend the game storming trenches and absorbing blows in order to send demons back to Hell.

2. The opposing force is the Heretic Naval Raiders. Compared to the ragged Pilgrims, the Raiders are a much more elite and heavily armed force. These ruthless heretics hit incredibly hard and specialize in devastating assaults. The dynamic between these two warbands ensures that the box offers a great deal of tactical variety right out of the gate.

The campaigns of Trench Crusade Carcass Front

Beyond standard skirmishes, where this box truly shines is in its narrative campaign systems. The included campaign book offers two different ways to play.

The first is “The Path to Leviathan,” a narrative campaign designed for 2 players and tailored specifically to the warbands included in the box. This campaign tells a story that will shape the next chapter of the universe, asking the ultimate question: will you destroy the ancient evil of Leviathan, or will you unleash it to spread terror among humanity?

The second option is a robust map-based campaign designed for 2 to 8 players. This allows you and your local gaming group to use the box to fight over resources and esoteric secrets. This mode features varied mechanics that ensure no two campaigns will ever be the same.

What to keep in mind before buying

If you are new to the hobby, this is undoubtedly the best starting point. The greatest advantage of Trench Crusade Carcass Front is its convenience for people who are unfamiliar with the game or just beginning to play. Designing a balanced 700 Ducat warband from scratch requires reading dense rulebooks and calculating point values. This box does the hard work for you by providing perfectly balanced, ready-to-play lists for both factions.

It also works as an incredible learning tool. Because it includes introductory rules and simple step-by-step instructions, you do not need to memorize the massive core rulebook before you start rolling dice. Since the box already includes dice, rulers, and tokens, you literally only need a friend and a table to begin. The thematic terrain also introduces newcomers to the concepts of cover and line of sight (LoS), both of which are crucial mechanics in this game.

On the other hand, although this is an almost perfect starter box, there is certain information beginners should weigh carefully.

First, the miniatures come unpainted and unassembled. If you have never assembled miniatures before, you will need to buy plastic glue, sprue cutters, and paints separately, which adds to the initial cost of the box.

Second, the box limits you to two very specific factions. If your true passion lies with the mechanical knights of New Antioch, the alchemical warriors of the Iron Sultanate, or the undead horrors of the Black Grail, this box will not give you those miniatures. Even though you can still use the rulebooks and accessories, you would need to buy the miniatures for your preferred faction separately.

Finally, because this is a box with such a strong narrative focus, some of the advanced campaign rules may feel a little overwhelming once you move beyond the basic introductory scenarios. It will require dedicated reading and a committed opponent to experience “The Path to Leviathan” in all its glory.

Ultimately, Trench Crusade Carcass Front is a historic milestone for the game, as it transforms what could otherwise be a complex entry process into a smooth and cinematic experience. By picking it up, you get tremendous value, balanced warbands, and a front-row seat to the development of a new story centered on the return of Leviathan. Despite the assembly required by the hobby and its focus on specific factions, it positions itself as the definitive gateway into the endless and terrifying trench war. Leviathan awaits you in Trench Crusade Carcass Front. Will you answer the call?