Warhammer 40,000 Maker Games Workshop Is Doing So Well It’s Giving $27 Million to Its Staff

The boom time continues at Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop, which has announced it's handing out a generous £20 million (approximately $27 million) bonus to its staff. This comes on the heels of another successful financial period for the Nottingham, UK-based company behind the beloved Warhammer tabletop games and their expansive settings.

For the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, Games Workshop reported a core revenue of £560 million, up from £494.7 million in the previous period. Licensing revenue also saw a significant increase, rising to £50 million from £31 million. Core profit reached £210 million, up from £174.8 million, while licensing profit climbed to £45 million from £27 million. This translates to a profit before tax of £255 million, a notable increase from the £203 million recorded previously.

In recognition of their staff's contribution to these impressive results, Games Workshop is distributing £20 million among its employees, an increase from the £18 million bonus given out last year. The bonus will be paid on an equal basis to each staff member. With an estimated 1,500 employees, this means each individual is set to receive a bonus of £13,333 (approximately $18,000).

Games Workshop's primary business involves the sale of miniatures that fans assemble and paint for use in tabletop wargames, such as Warhammer 40,000. However, the company is increasingly becoming an intellectual property (IP) powerhouse, generating substantial revenue from hit video games like last year's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and animations, such as Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 Secret Level episode. Last year, Games Workshop and Amazon finalized a deal for Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe, which will lead to the creation of films and television series. Additionally, Space Marine 3 is currently in development.

Looking ahead, Games Workshop acknowledged that while licensing revenue in the current period is at a record level, it does not expect to replicate this in the 2025/26 period, although licensing remains a core focus. Warhammer 40,000 and the broader Warhammer universe are experiencing unprecedented popularity, and based on these financial results, there's no indication of a slowdown anytime soon.

Games Workshop recently hosted its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, where numerous exciting announcements and trailers were revealed. Key highlights include a Definitive Edition of Dawn of War and a new Siege mode for Space Marine 2. You can find all the details and trailers from the event right here.