Games Workshop Group PLC Overview
Pro stress-test →Games Workshop Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and retailer of fantasy and science-fiction miniature wargames, with its business centered on globally recognized intellectual properties primarily Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. For the 52 weeks ending 31 May 2026, the Group's core revenue is estimated at not less than £625 million and licensing revenue at not less than £30 million.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →In December 2025, SEGA and its studio The Creative Assembly unveiled Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000, extending a long-running partnership that underlines the enduring appeal of Warhammer in digital gaming and supports long-term brand value. Games Workshop is expected to enter a period of slowdown in 2026 after a standout 2025, with revenue forecast to rise 3.5% year-on-year to £639 million in 2026, a sharp deceleration from the 17% increase recorded in 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Games Workshop operates as a designer, manufacturer, and retailer of fantasy and science-fiction miniatures with rulebooks, novels, and hobby supplies, distributing through company-owned retail, independent stockists, and direct online channels. The company faces competition from alternative tabletop gaming systems and digital gaming franchises, though its intellectual property dominance in the miniature wargaming space provides substantial competitive moat.
Industry Context
Games Workshop Group PLC operates in Tabletop Gaming and Miniatures Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1975 · Headquarters: Nottingham, GB · Employees: N/A · Revenue: £625M (FY 2025-26 estimated) · Market cap: N/A