Games Workshop CEO Predicts Sell-Out: Is Skaventide DOOMED? | RIP Skaventide

Games Workshop CEO Predicts Sell-Out: Is Skaventide DOOMED? | RIP Skaventide It’s official—Skaventide is on the chopping block. Well, not quite, but with the recent comments from the CEO of Games Workshop, things are looking a little grim for the popular Warhammer: Age of Sigmar expansion. The big man himself has gone on record saying that the Skaventide release would “sell out”—and while that sounds like a solid business move, it also has the fanbase asking one very important question: Is this the end of the Skaven as we know them? Let’s break it down. Games Workshop CEO Drops the Bombshell Games Workshop has always been known for pushing the envelope with its miniature games. Whether it's new armies, epic battles, or the occasional controversy (hello, limited editions), they know how to keep the hype train rolling. But when the CEO said that Skaventide would sell out, it wasn’t just a business announcement—it was a warning shot. And that, my friends, has fans a little... nervous. When a company CEO says something will sell out, it can only mean one thing: scarcity. You know, like when that one collector’s edition of your favorite game disappears from the shelves in minutes? Yeah, that feeling. What Does This Mean for Skaventide? For those of you not knee-deep in Warhammer lore (or if you're just here for the drama), Skaventide is a special event expansion for Age of Sigmar that’s focused on the infamous Skaven—the ratmen who are always up to some chaotic mischief. If you’ve ever played as the Skaven, you know they’re the type to rat out anyone for a quick win, even if it means blowing up their own allies. Classic Skaven. Now, with this “sell-out” prediction hanging over it, there’s a real sense that the Skaventide set might become a collector’s dream—meaning, once it’s gone, it’s gone. And for many, that’s a serious problem. You see, limited-edition items in the Warhammer world are no joke. The second they’re no longer available, they become as rare as a rat-free city (which, let’s be honest, isn’t very likely). Is Skaventide DOOMED? Or Just Really Popular? Let’s face it: Skaventide is probably not “doomed.” It’s just really, really popular. The truth is, Games Workshop knows how to stir up the hype. They know that scarcity drives demand. They know that gamers (and collectors, let’s be real) will throw money at anything that feels like it could slip through their fingers. Who wouldn’t want to own something that everyone else wants, but can’t have? That’s the collector’s dream, right? Sure, the CEO’s prediction might just be a clever marketing move to make everyone panic-buy and empty their wallets. But come on, who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned “limited-time” sale?