Games Workshop Boosts Staff with $27M Bonus Amid Success

The boom time continues at Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop, which has announced it's handing out £20 million (approximately $27 million) to its staff as a bonus.

The Nottingham, UK-based company, renowned for its Warhammer tabletop games and expansive settings, reported that for the 52 weeks ending June 1, 2025, core revenue reached £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 stood at £210 million, up from £174.8 million, and licensing profit increased to £45 million from £27 million. This amounts to a profit before tax of £255 million, an increase from the previous £203 million.

In light of these impressive profits and "in recognition of our staff's contribution to these results," Games Workshop is distributing £20 million among its employees, up from the £18 million it handed out the previous year. The bonus will be paid on an equal basis to each member of staff. With an estimated 1,500 employees, this means each worker is set to receive a £13,333 bonus (approximately $18,000).

Looking ahead, Games Workshop noted that licensing revenue reached a record level during this period, but it does not anticipate this level to be repeated in 2025/26, although licensing remains a core focus. Warhammer 40,000 and the Warhammer franchise as a whole are more popular than ever, and based on these results, it's clear that the momentum is not slowing down.

Games Workshop recently held its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, where they unveiled several exciting announcements and trailers. Highlights include a Definitive Edition of Dawn of War and a new Siege mode for Space Marine 2.