Games Workshop Shuts Warhammer Site Amid Bot Attacks
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– Scalpers using bots disrupted the pre-order launch of the special edition of Siege of Terra: Era of Ruin, despite Games Workshop’s queue system.
– Games Workshop temporarily shut down its website to address the scalping issue and remove fraudulent orders.
– The company paused the launch of the special edition to ensure genuine fans can purchase it, with plans to re-launch later.
– Fans can sign up for an email list to receive updates on the re-launch of the leather-bound anthology.
– The Horus Heresy series is highly popular, with over 60 books, and the special edition anthology is set for release in July.
Games Workshop recently shut down its Warhammer website following aggressive bot attacks targeting a highly anticipated limited-edition book release. The company took drastic action after scalpers overwhelmed its queue-based pre-order system for Siege of Terra: The End and the Death – Volume III, a premium leather-bound anthology from the iconic Horus Heresy series.
The issue arose when automated bots bypassed security measures designed to give genuine fans fair access. Games Workshop responded swiftly, temporarily taking its entire site offline to prevent further exploitation. In an official statement on Facebook, the company condemned the scalpers’ tactics, humorously referring to the bots as an “abominable intelligence”, a nod to Warhammer lore that longtime fans appreciated.
All fraudulent orders were canceled, and the publisher reassured customers that the special edition would return once proper safeguards were in place. Interested buyers can now join a waiting list for updates on the relaunch. The anthology, featuring contributions from multiple Horus Heresy authors, remains scheduled for a July release.
This isn’t the first time scalpers have disrupted Warhammer releases, but Games Workshop’s decisive action highlights its commitment to prioritizing real collectors over resellers. With demand for limited editions consistently high, the battle against bots continues, leaving fans hopeful but cautious about securing their copies.
(Source: PC Gamer)
