Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Devs Came Up With a Fun April Fool’s Joke — and Now Fans Think It Would Be Awesome in the Game

April 1st has come and gone, but the video game industry's flair for April Fool's Day pranks lingers, especially with the memorable jest from the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Just yesterday, the game's publisher, Focus Entertainment, playfully announced a new Chaplain class as DLC, set to launch on April 1st.

"In story mode, swap out Titus for The Chaplain and experience the game as a true Codex-compliant Ultramarine," Focus Entertainment cheekily stated, hinting at the humor behind the announcement.

This 'DLC' was said to introduce the Chaplain as a playable character in the story mode, complete with an 'Enhanced Dialogue System.' Every five minutes, the Chaplain would remind his comrades that "the Codex Astartes does not support this action," and threaten to "tell the Inquisition." Additionally, the Chaplain boasted a unique ability called Discipline, which would report any deviation from the Codex Astartes, granting a 5% discipline bonus but a -20% brotherhood penalty.

The humor in this April Fool's gag resonates well with fans familiar with Space Marine 2's campaign. Chaplain Quintus, ever vigilant, scrutinizes protagonist Titus for any signs of heresy, despite Titus's unwavering loyalty to the Imperium, the Ultramarines, and the Emperor. Throughout the game, as Titus combats the Tyranids and the traitorous Thousand Sons, Quintus's hawk-like surveillance hints at something unique about Titus, which only fuels the Chaplain's distrust. Fans liken Quintus to an overzealous school prefect, ever ready to report to the authorities.

Within the Space Marine community, the Chaplain has become a beloved meme, and this April Fool's prank cleverly plays into that. Some fans have expressed genuine interest in seeing the Chaplain added to the game as a warrior-priest dedicated to venerating the Emperor, though perhaps without the satirical skill set proposed in the joke.

"This would actually go hard if this was real," remarked ResidentDrama9739 on the Space Marine subreddit, sparking enthusiastic discussions about how the Chaplain could enhance the gameplay experience.

While Space Marine 2 is set to introduce a new class soon, the details remain under wraps. Speculation abounds, with many hoping for an Apothecary class, akin to a medic, or perhaps a Librarian, bringing warp-powered abilities into play. Despite the Chaplain's humorous spotlight, fans wonder if this rules him out as a future addition.

Amidst these developments, Space Marine 2 continues to evolve. Despite the unexpected announcement of Space Marine 3's development, Space Marine 2's year one roadmap persists, with Patch 7 scheduled for mid-April. The game is also set to receive new PvE operations and melee weapons in the coming months, keeping the community engaged and excited.