April 1 has come and gone, and with it, the video game industry's annual tradition of April Fool's Day pranks. Among the memorable gags this year was the one from the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Just yesterday, the game's publisher, Focus Entertainment, playfully announced the release of a new Chaplain class as DLC on April 1.
“In story mode, swap out Titus for The Chaplain and experience the game as a true Codex-compliant Ultramarine,” Focus Entertainment stated, likely with a chuckle behind their screens. This supposed 'DLC' would introduce a new playable character to 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 unique ability, dubbed Discipline, would allow him to instantly report any minor deviation from the Codex Astartes, granting a 5% discipline bonus at the cost of a 20% brotherhood penalty. This playful twist on the character resonated well with fans because, as anyone who played Space Marine 2’s campaign knows, Chaplain Quintus scrutinizes protagonist Titus with a hawk-like suspicion, always on the lookout for signs of heresy despite Titus's unwavering loyalty to the Imperium, the Ultramarines, and the Emperor.
Throughout the campaign, as Titus fights against the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons traitor legion, it becomes evident that there is something unique about him, which Chaplain Quintus dislikes intensely. Quintus is akin to an overzealous school prefect, constantly patrolling for any hint of deviant behavior and reporting it to the authorities. The Chaplain has become a beloved meme within the Space Marine community, which is why this April Fool's gag struck a chord.
Interestingly, some fans expressed genuine interest in seeing the Chaplain added to the game, albeit not with the exact skill set from the prank. They envision him as a formidable warrior-priest, constantly advocating for the veneration of the Emperor. “This would actually go hard if this was real,” commented ResidentDrama9739 on the Space Marine subreddit, sparking enthusiastic discussions about the potential integration of the Chaplain into the game.
While Space Marine 2 is indeed set to introduce a new class soon, details from Focus and developer Saber Interactive remain under wraps. Speculation among fans leans towards the Apothecary class, akin to a medic for Space Marines, or perhaps the exciting Librarian class, which would bring warp-powered space magic into play. The Chaplain's prominent role in the April Fool's Day joke has fans wondering if it might rule him out as the new class.
Amidst these developments, Space Marine 2's roadmap for the first year remains intact, with Patch 7 slated for mid-April release. The game will also see the introduction of the new class, along with new PvE operations and melee weapons in the coming months. Meanwhile, the surprising announcement of Space Marine 3's development has added to the excitement surrounding the franchise.
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