Games Workshop Boosts Staff with $27M Bonus Amid Success

The boom time at Warhammer 40,000 creator Games Workshop continues, with the company announcing a generous £20 million (approximately $27 million) bonus for its staff. This news comes on the heels of a successful financial period for the Nottingham, UK-based company, renowned for its Warhammer tabletop games and expansive universes.

For the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, Games Workshop reported a core revenue of £560 million, a significant increase from the £494.7 million recorded in the previous period. Licensing revenue also saw a notable rise, reaching £50 million from £31 million. The company's core profit stood at £210 million, up from £174.8 million, while licensing profit increased to £45 million from £27 million. These figures contributed to a total profit before tax of £255 million, up from £203 million.

In recognition of the staff's contributions to these impressive results, Games Workshop is distributing £20 million among its employees, surpassing last year's bonus of £18 million. With an estimated 1,500 staff members, each employee is set to receive a £13,333 (approximately $18,000) bonus.

Games Workshop's primary revenue source remains the sale of miniatures that fans assemble and paint for tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40,000. However, the company is increasingly leveraging its intellectual property (IP) through licensing deals. This has led to significant revenue from successful video games such as last year's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and animations like 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 include the development of films and television series. Additionally, Space Marine 3 is currently in development.

Looking ahead, Games Workshop acknowledges that the record licensing revenue achieved in the recent period may not be replicated in the 2025/26 fiscal year, though licensing remains a key focus. With Warhammer 40,000 and the broader Warhammer franchise at their peak popularity, the company shows no signs of slowing down.

Recently, Games Workshop hosted its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, featuring numerous announcements and trailers. Key highlights included the Definitive Edition of Dawn of War and a new Siege mode for Space Marine 2.