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

April 1 has come and gone, and with it, the video game industry's annual tradition of April Fool's Day pranks. Yet, the gag from the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 might just linger in fans' memories a bit longer.

Just yesterday, Focus Entertainment, the publisher of Space Marine 2, announced a humorous new Chaplain class supposedly set to release as DLC on April 1. They playfully suggested players could "swap out Titus for The Chaplain and experience the game as a true Codex-compliant Ultramarine," all while sniggering behind their screens.

This 'DLC' would supposedly 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 players that "the Codex Astartes does not support this action," and threaten to report them to the Inquisition. The Chaplain's special ability, 'Discipline,' would instantly report any deviation from the Codex Astartes, offering a 5% discipline bonus but a -20% brotherhood penalty.

The humor stems from the in-game dynamic between protagonist Titus and Chaplain Quintus, who constantly monitors Titus for any signs of heresy, despite his unwavering loyalty to the Imperium, the Ultramarines, and the Emperor. As Titus fights the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons, Quintus remains ever vigilant, much like an overzealous school prefect ready to report any misstep to the authorities. This has made the Chaplain a beloved meme within the Space Marine community, which the April Fool's joke cleverly tapped into.

Despite its satirical nature, some fans expressed genuine interest in seeing the Chaplain added to the game, albeit perhaps without the exact skill set proposed in the prank. On the Space Marine subreddit, users like ResidentDrama9739 shared their enthusiasm, saying, "This would actually go hard if this was real."

Interestingly, Space Marine 2 is indeed set to introduce a new class soon, though details remain under wraps. Speculation points towards an Apothecary, a class akin to a medic, or even a Librarian wielding warp-powered abilities. However, the Chaplain's prominent role in the April Fool's gag might influence its chances of becoming a real addition to the game.

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 slated for mid-April. Fans can also look forward to new PvE operations, melee weapons, and the mysterious new class in the coming months.