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

April 1 has come and gone, but the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 community is still buzzing about the memorable April Fool's Day prank pulled by the game's publisher, Focus Entertainment. They announced a fictional DLC featuring the new Chaplain class, set to release on April 1, which stirred quite a reaction among fans.

Focus Entertainment humorously stated that players could swap out Titus for The Chaplain in story mode, offering a "true Codex-compliant Ultramarine" experience. The mock DLC promised an 'Enhanced Dialogue System' where the Chaplain would frequently remind his comrades that their actions did not align with the Codex Astartes and even jokingly threatened to report them to the Inquisition.

The humor of this prank stems from the campaign's portrayal of Chaplain Quintus, who scrutinizes protagonist Titus for any signs of heresy. Throughout the game, as Titus fights against the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons, Quintus's constant vigilance has made him a meme within the Space Marine community. This April Fool's gag played right into that, but some fans expressed a genuine interest in seeing the Chaplain added to the game as a warrior-priest dedicated to the Emperor's veneration.

On the Space Marine subreddit, fans like ResidentDrama9739 voiced their enthusiasm, with comments suggesting how the Chaplain could enhance the gameplay. Despite the fun and games, Space Marine 2 is set to introduce a new class soon, though Focus and developer Saber Interactive have kept details under wraps. Speculation among fans leans towards the Apothecary or the warp-powered Librarian class, leaving the Chaplain's potential inclusion up in the air.

Amidst the excitement for the new class, Space Marine 2 continues to evolve with its year one roadmap and the upcoming Patch 7, set for mid-April. Players can also look forward to new PvE operations and melee weapons in the coming months.

Even as Space Marine 2 progresses, the surprise announcement of Space Marine 3's development has added to the anticipation within the Warhammer 40,000 community.