A Brief History of Warzone, Warzone Resurrection, and Warzone Eternal

Warzone began in the 1990s as a tabletop miniatures wargame set in the dark techno-fantasy universe of Mutant Chronicles, created by the Swedish company Target Games. The setting combined gothic horror, dieselpunk, and corporate warfare, with megacorporations like Bauhaus, Capitol, Mishima, and Imperial battling both each other and the demonic forces of the Dark Legion.
The first edition (1995) gained a strong following, known for its skirmish-scale battles and its close connection to the Mutant Chronicles RPG. A second edition followed soon after, refining the rules but arriving amid market oversaturation, leading to Target Games’ bankruptcy around 1999.

In the 2010s, British company Prodos Games revived the franchise with Warzone Resurrection (2013). This version used detailed resin miniatures and a modernized ruleset blending dice and cards. The game emphasized alternating activations and cinematic gameplay. While praised for its miniatures and lore fidelity, production and licensing issues caused support to fade, and Prodos eventually lost the Mutant Chronicles license.

In 2023, Res Nova Games launched Warzone Eternal, a new spiritual successor. It returned to the classic skirmish feel of the original 1990s editions, focusing on streamlined, tactical gameplay and faithful representation of the Mutant Chronicles setting. The game aims to restore Warzone as a modern, accessible tabletop skirmish rooted in the grim, corporate-driven wars of the Dark Symmetry.

Warzone Eternal

Being an old Warzone fan since its original release, I backed their Kickstarter out of pure nostalgia. I recently received the first miniatures, and I have to say — I’m quite happy! The minis are every bit as good as modern ones but still retain that distinct Warzone feel. They’re a bit on the chunky side, yet they have a modern touch while staying true to Paul Bonner’s classic artwork.

The casting is done in a slightly soft and flexible material, which is both a blessing and a curse. On the downside, you can cut it easily with a sharp hobby knife, but filing doesn’t really work. On the upside, it holds its shape well and feels very durable — almost immune to damage from falling or rough handling.

1st painted minis - The all new Mishima Hatamotos and a Shadow Walker.

The Shadow Walker is facing an Undead from Modiphius Siege of the Citadel.

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