Space Marine 2 Devs' April Fool's Joke Sparks Fan Excitement

April 1st has come and gone, marking another year of playful pranks in the video game industry. Among the memorable jests, the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 unveiled a gag that has certainly left a lasting impression.

On April Fool's Day, the game's publisher, Focus Entertainment, announced the release of a new Chaplain class as DLC. They humorously declared that players could, "In story mode, swap out Titus for The Chaplain and experience the game as a true Codex-compliant Ultramarine," undoubtedly enjoying the cleverness of their own jest.

This fictitious 'DLC' was said to introduce the Chaplain as a new 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 ominously add, "I’m telling the Inquisition."

The Chaplain's special ability, dubbed Discipline, would supposedly allow him to instantly report "any and all minor deviations from the Codex Astartes for a 5% discipline bonus (but -20% brotherhood bonus)." This playful addition ties into the campaign's narrative, where Chaplain Quintus vigilantly monitors protagonist Titus for any signs of heresy, despite Titus's unwavering loyalty to the Imperium, the Ultramarines, and the Emperor.

The humor of this April Fool's gag resonates well within the Space Marine community, where Chaplain Quintus has become a meme for his hawk-like scrutiny of Titus's actions. This jest taps into that sentiment, but some fans have expressed genuine interest in seeing a Chaplain class added to the game. They envision a warrior-priest who upholds the Emperor's veneration at all times, though perhaps without the exact humorous skill set described in the prank.

Enthusiasm for the Chaplain's potential inclusion was evident on the Space Marine subreddit, where ResidentDrama9739 commented, "This would actually go hard if this was real," sparking discussions on how such a character might function in the game.

While the Chaplain's April Fool's appearance was just for laughs, Space Marine 2 is indeed set to introduce a new class soon. Although Focus and developer Saber Interactive have kept the details under wraps, speculation among fans leans towards an Apothecary class, akin to a medic, or perhaps the powerful Librarian class with its warp-powered abilities. The Chaplain's recent spotlight raises questions about his potential as the new class.

Despite the unexpected announcement of Space Marine 3's development, Space Marine 2 remains active with its year one roadmap intact. Patch 7 is scheduled for mid-April, and fans can look forward to the new class, additional PvE operations, and new melee weapons in the coming months.