April 1st may have passed, but the playful spirit of April Fool's Day lives on in the gaming world, particularly after an unforgettable prank from the makers of *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2*.

On the comedic day, publisher Focus Entertainment announced a supposed downloadable content (DLC) featuring a new Chaplain class. Players would swap out protagonist Titus for this Chaplain, promising an experience imbued with Codex compliance—a treasure trove of hilarious dialogue and unique mechanics that drew plenty of laughs across the gaming community.

The joke's allure lay in the Chaplain's purported abilities, including "Enhanced Dialogue System" features where he would remind fellow players—which in the context of the campaign often includes Titus—that "the Codex Astartes does not support this action," accompanied by threats of alerting the Inquisition. Additionally, his special ability—Discipline—would lead to amusing consequences for players, rewarding players for reporting deviations from the strict Codex Astartes while simultaneously imposing penalties on camaraderie.

Fans of *Space Marine 2* have come to appreciate Chaplain Quintus' hawk-like vigilance throughout the game. This character constantly scrutinizes Titus, searching for signs of heretical behavior, leading many to liken him to an overzealous school prefect. Quintus has become somewhat of a meme within the community, and the April Fool’s gag certainly played into those sentiments.

Interestingly, amidst the laughter, a number of players have expressed genuine interest in integrating the Chaplain into the game in some capacity—not necessarily with the quirky skills showcased in the joke but rather as a proper warrior-priest who instills the veneration of the Emperor, enriching the game's atmosphere. A Reddit user known as ResidentDrama9739 passionately commented, “This would actually go hard if this was real.”

While players are buzzing over the Chaplain, *Space Marine 2* is also set to introduce a new class soon, generating further speculation regarding its identity. Many fans anticipate an Apothecary class—a sort of medic for Space Marines—but whispers of a Librarian class capable of wielding warp-powered abilities have also emerged. Does the success of the Chaplain's April Fool’s feature signal his exclusion from future line-ups? Only time will tell.

In the meantime, there’s a lot more happening in the *Space Marine* universe. Excitingly, the developers recently announced that work has begun on *Space Marine 3*, although loyal players still have their sights set on the year one roadmap for *Space Marine 2*, which includes the release of Patch 7 slated for mid-April. New PvE operations and melee weapons are also on the horizon, keeping enthusiasts eagerly engaged as they await fresh content.

As the *Warhammer 40,000* universe continues to expand, the intriguing question remains: could the Chaplain find himself making an official appearance in *Space Marine 2* in the future? Fans certainly hope so!