Modiphius Opens Pre-Order for Haywire: Modern Core Rulebook, Adds New Fallout Factions Miniatures to Retail Line
Modiphius Entertainment has opened pre‑orders for its new Haywire: Modern Core Rulebook, a 224‑page manual that expands the company’s class‑based, modern tactical skirmish game. The book is available for $54.65 and will ship once the physical components are in stock. A complimentary PDF of the core rules is delivered immediately with the pre‑order.
The Core Rulebook builds on the online indie version of Haywire, adding a full set of rules, 22 QR‑coded video tutorials, and a three‑part narrative campaign that takes players across three continents in an effort to resolve a global conflict. The game can be played solo or cooperatively and is designed to work with miniatures from any publisher.
Key content in the rulebook includes:
36 playable classes, 19 weapons, 30 support options, 30 fog‑of‑war event cards, 30 infiltration point cards, and three AI‑driven adversaries, all available as printable PDF decks. A PDF Close‑Quarters Battle (CQB) Terrain Tile Set that provides modular building layouts and vehicle placements. * Four hobby‑guide tutorials that walk players through model assembly, painting, and terrain construction.
According to Modiphius’s product page, the pre‑order includes digital access to the core rules, the card decks, and the CQB terrain set. Shipping is delayed until the physical items are in stock, but the digital materials are available immediately.
In parallel, Modiphius announced the retail release of four new Fallout: Factions miniatures sets on May 14, 2026. Each set contains a base army of miniatures representing one of the major factions in the Fallout universe. The company’s website lists the core boxes as the first releases in the new line, though detailed contents are not yet disclosed.
Modiphius, headquartered in Fulham, London, is known for licensed tabletop adaptations of popular media, including Star Trek Adventures, Fallout: The Role‑Playing Game, and Dune: Adventures in the Imperium. The company’s expansion into modern skirmish gaming with Haywire follows its history of producing both role‑playing and miniature games.
Industry observers note that the inclusion of QR‑coded video tutorials and printable card decks reflects a broader trend toward hybrid physical‑digital experiences in tabletop gaming. The ability to print cards at home also lowers the barrier to entry for new players.
The Haywire Core Rulebook is slated for release in September 2026, according to Modiphius’s announcement. The company has positioned the game as a fast‑paced, class‑based skirmish experience that can be played with any miniatures, potentially broadening its appeal beyond the existing Modiphius fan base.
The simultaneous launch of the Fallout: Factions miniatures line underscores Modiphius’s strategy to diversify its product portfolio across multiple licensed franchises while maintaining a strong focus on the miniature hobby.
As pre‑orders open, players can secure the Core Rulebook and the new Fallout miniatures at the announced retail prices. Shipping will begin once the physical components are available, with digital materials delivered immediately.
The releases are expected to add depth to Modiphius’s offerings in the tabletop and miniature markets and to provide new options for hobbyists seeking modern tactical skirmish gameplay and Fallout-themed miniatures.
