Focus Entertainment laid bare a Monday mood that might have been felt by all the Warhammer 40,000 fans, and the response was a mind-blowing one. Unbelievably to the tweet, the publisher also attached what seemed to be the artwork of a Space Marine, and the community reacted with a lot of people reflecting from the purest extreme to some pretty wild speculation about the next thing.
There is no mistaking the message in the tweet, it is just the usual case of Monday hassle but this time with the signature Warhammer 40K influence that we have come to associate with Focus Entertainment. The replies? Oh boy, the replies are revealing a much wider picture of where the gamers are standing right now. The whole spectrum is present, from regretting appeals for new games to one-on-one serious lore debates that would befit even the most discerning Inquisitor.
One of the most immediate observations that struck me was the number of people already thinking about Space Marine 3. I mean, come on, really? The hype train is already at the station and is heading towards the Warp. User Allison from the Philippines made some very serious speculation about Titus possibly encountering Roboute Guilliman in the next game, which makes it a quite reasonable assumption based on the development of the story. We are well aware that Guilliman is “back in the game,” so a cameo or even a major role in Space Marine 3? That would be absolutely legen–wait for it–dary.
Oops, I made a wrong turn while trying to lead you to my point. Community response. It’s not just about future games; players are obviously asking for more Warhammer content to be made available in every facet. PlayStation, in fact, went so far as to entreat Focus Entertainment to develop a Sisters of Battle game, which is, to be honest, a bit of a head-scratcher why that has not happened yet. Just imagine purging the blighted ground with a squad of Battle Sisters; that would be sheer brilliance. And another person expressed a preference for Helldivers, which highlights how the Space Marine formula has become that strong.
The lore fans made their presence felt and were actively discussing and even using Latin phrases such as “Victorus Art Mortis” and talking about Ultramarines’ short stories fighting Tyranids. User bert bvdemeier shared a long tale about a Space Marine saving a zealot woman from the Tyranids and the marine’s attitude was something like “I just did my job” while the woman was going through a religious experience. That’s so characteristic of Warhammer 40K – everything is so dramatic and over-the-top, but the Space Marines just like “yeah, standard Tuesday.”
Another thing that came up repeatedly is the comparison of the Space Marines’ struggle to their Monday struggles, which is at the same time funny and kind of sweet? User Walter Adam Greene described his work situation where he felt stomach and head problems and asking for an apothecary to come in literally. Another user said he was hungover but still soldiering on because “Titus would want me to.” It is this type of bonding among the community that distinguishes the Warhammer fanbase – they are all in on the joke but still, at the same time, totally serious about it.
Naturally, there are those who do not completely agree with the Imperium’s ways. User Nemesis made a sly remark saying “Imagine worshiping a corpse on a golden throne,” which is indeed a valid point. The whole scenario is presented in a purposely exaggerated manner, and there are times when one has to concede how absolutely insane everything is. But that’s the point of the setting, right?
The timing of this tweet is very interesting since Focus Entertainment has great plans for the Warhammer franchise. With Space Marine 2 coming and the rumors about what’s next, they seem to be keeping the community engaged and building hype. People start to ask for updates and release dates in the replies, which is a clear indication of how involved everyone is in what is coming next.
The most remarkable thing is to see how among the people the phrases once used in the game start to become part of their vocabulary. “Courage and honor” has become the most frequently used phrase in the replies, where there are also mentions of the Codex Astartes and other warhammerisms. It is not only about the games anymore – it is about the cultural aspect now where people are slowly integrating the setting into their daily lives and online chats.
Memes are still around though! PrimeLime talked about the Astartes must be done with their dailies by 5, which is just the right office humor with a bit of Warhammer. Matthew Farabee shared a gif of a Space Marine just annihilating something with the caption “Treating Mondays like…” which is to say “Mood. Absolute mood.” honestly? PlayStation fans are known for their creative community events.
What can we infer from the growing interest in Warhammer games on platforms like Xbox?
