April 1st has come and gone, marking another year of playful April Fool's Day antics in the video game world. Among the memorable pranks, the one from the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 stands out as particularly noteworthy. On April 1st, the game's publisher, Focus Entertainment, playfully announced the release of a new Chaplain class as DLC.
“In story mode, swap out Titus for The Chaplain and experience the game as a true Codex-compliant Ultramarine,” Focus Entertainment quipped, likely with a chuckle. This faux 'DLC' promised players the chance to play as the new 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 report them to the Inquisition.
The Chaplain's special ability, dubbed Discipline, would supposedly report any minor deviations from the Codex Astartes, granting a 5% discipline bonus but at the cost of a 20% brotherhood penalty. This jest cleverly plays on the campaign's dynamic where Chaplain Quintus scrutinizes protagonist Titus for any signs of heresy, despite Titus's unwavering loyalty to the Imperium and the Emperor.
Throughout the Space Marine 2 campaign, as Titus combats the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons, it's evident that something unique about him draws Chaplain Quintus's suspicion. The Chaplain's character, often compared to an overly vigilant school prefect, has become a meme within the Space Marine community. This April Fool's gag leverages that popularity, though some fans expressed genuine interest in seeing the Chaplain added to the game as a warrior-priest who venerates the Emperor.
On the Space Marine subreddit, ResidentDrama9739 commented, “This would actually go hard if this was real,” sparking enthusiastic discussions about potential gameplay mechanics for the Chaplain. Meanwhile, Space Marine 2 is set to introduce a new class soon, though details are scarce. Speculation abounds, with many hoping for an Apothecary or a Librarian with warp-powered abilities. The Chaplain's role in the April Fool's prank may not rule him out entirely from future updates.
Despite the unexpected announcement of Space Marine 3's development, Space Marine 2's year one roadmap continues, with Patch 7 slated for mid-April. Players can look forward to new PvE operations and melee weapons in the coming months, keeping the excitement alive in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
As the community buzzes with anticipation and speculation, the playful spirit of April Fool's Day has left a lasting impression, blending humor with hope for future content in Space Marine 2.
