Games Workshop Boosts Staff with $27M Bonus Amid Success

The success story at Games Workshop, the creators of Warhammer 40,000, continues to unfold as the company announced a generous £20 million (approximately $27 million) bonus to be distributed among its staff. This comes on the heels of a robust financial performance for the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, with core revenue reaching £560 million, up from £494.7 million the previous year. Licensing revenue also saw a significant increase, rising to £50 million from £31 million. The company's core profit climbed to £210 million from £174.8 million, while licensing profit grew to £45 million from £27 million. This resulted in a profit before tax of £255 million, a notable jump from the previous £203 million.

In appreciation of the staff's contributions to these impressive results, Games Workshop decided to distribute £20 million as bonuses, an increase from the £18 million distributed the previous year. With an estimated 1,500 employees, this means each staff member could receive around £13,333 (approximately $18,000).

Games Workshop's primary business involves selling miniatures that fans assemble and paint for tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40,000. However, the company is increasingly becoming an IP powerhouse, generating substantial revenue from successful video games, such as last year's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and animations, including Amazon's Warhammer 40,000 Secret Level episode. Additionally, Games Workshop and Amazon have sealed a deal for Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 Cinematic Universe, which will encompass films and television series. Looking ahead, Space Marine 3 is already in development.

Reflecting on future prospects, Games Workshop acknowledged that the current licensing revenue peak might not be sustained in the 2025/26 fiscal year, though licensing remains a key focus. The popularity of Warhammer 40,000 and the broader Warhammer universe is at an all-time high, and the latest financial results suggest that the momentum is far from waning.

Recently, Games Workshop hosted its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, featuring exciting announcements and trailers. Notable highlights included the Definitive Edition of Dawn of War and the introduction of Siege mode for Space Marine 2. For more details on these announcements, you can explore our comprehensive coverage.