Things have certainly changed since the first Blood Bowl released in 2009. Since then, a second game was released in 2015, followed by an updated version of the tabletop game earlier in 2020. Blood Bowlisa game that starts on the smaller side but grows over time, eventually growing to include a vast array of teams. With a new edition to base the rules off of, these teams that are lined up on the pitch for Blood Bowl IIIcome kick-off day!
Starting us off, we have the teams shown off in the trailer from Gamescom. The Orc and Human teams usually come with the board game, so it's no surprise they're back, and it's a similar case for the Dwarf and Dark Elf teams. Teams like Skaven and Elven Union are back too, and even Nurgle and Chaos Chosen teams, previously DLC, get to return. Many of these teams are mainstays or expected returns, but the developers have new surprises as well.
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When these games get announced, many speculate about what teams will make the initial cut this time, which always leads to some disappointment over the ones who will be DLC. Based on what information is available now, it would appear that teams like Chaos Dwarfs, Lizardmen and Cyanide-created teams like Daemons of Khorne have missed the starting whistle. While they aren't here now, fans can still hold out hope and talk with the dev team on social media. It's still possible these teams will be available later down the road, but the dev team does have new teams from the current edition of the game to tide fans over.
The first of the new teams to hit the game will be Black Orcs. Relegated to a part of the regular Orc teams as Blockers in previous editions and game entries, they've chosen to leave that behind and form their own teams. They're bigger and badder than a standard orc, so they'll be hitting hard for sure, even if movement on the field might not change. If the board game is any indication, these teams will likely be made up of the speedy but weak Goblin Bruisers, The Black Orcs themselves and a Trained Troll as a Big Guy.
Then there's the Imperial Nobility. The last Blood Bowlfeatured a fan-made team, The Bretonnians. Imperial Nobility teams look to capture that spirit, filled with retainers, bodyguards and men of noble stature. Based on what can be found about how they play, they seem to be a step above what a noble team would be, with skills that work to complement each other.
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The new teams aren't just a single race, though, and that's where the third team comes in. The Old World Alliance is a mixed team that sees Humans, Dwarves and Halflings join together, giving them a wide variety of players and 2 Big Guys. Given that variety of players, the team will likely have decent armor, but movement will depend on what players you field. If the Underworld Denizens from the last game are any indication, they'll likely have an Animosity skill as well, so they may not always play nicely with each other.
The last of the new teams is the Chaos Renegades, which the devs themselves describe to be a team with players so dirty that no one else wanted to have them. Not much is known about these teams, but it would appear that they're a mix of Chaos and Nurgle teams, with the ability to field some Goblin, Orc, Skaven or Dark Elf players. These teams are notorious for being the worst of the worst, so their abilities will probably center around cheating or finding ways to hit below the belt. They can field Trolls, Minotaurs, or Orgres as a Big Guy, so the Renegades will definitely be a fighting oriented team with emphasis on cheating.
Blood Bowl always features an eccentric group[ of teams to start with, and the new game is no different there. From returning but welcome teams like Dwarfs and Nurgle to the newer teams like Black Orcs and Imperial Nobility, there's going to be a lot to explore with these teams when the game drops. The new teams add new tactics, and fans will likely be discovering big plays and tips on Day One. Even if some favorites are saved for DLC, these 12 teams will be racing back onto the field soon!
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