Video summary

LE CODEX SPACE MARINES EST PEUT ÊTRE EN RETARD ?! LES T'AUS ET CUSTODES ARRIVENT ! RUMEURS !

Main summary

Key takeaways

Gaming

Game/Storyline Rumors (Warhammer 40,000 Universe)

  • The discussion centers on upcoming Codex releases and related product drops for Space Marines, T’au, and Custodes, presented as a rumor roundup rather than a narrative/campaign story.
  • A key implication: the Space Marines codex timing may be affected by delays related to an upcoming Dreadnought kit—specifically a rumored “flamethrower + Venerable” variant.

Gameplay / Tabletop Highlights & Key Points

Codex timing & release cadence

  • The speaker claims that other codex-related products are likely to be appearing in stores soon.
  • However, the Space Marines codex not being in stock yet suggests it may be delayed or blocked due to production issues.

“Assault Angelus” box speculation

  • A box rumored as having been stocked earlier than expected (“Assault Angelus”) is speculated to possibly include support for the Outriders release.
  • The mentioned (unnamed) creator believes it could contain a Captain on a motorcycle, potentially with rider(s), included in the box.

Main bottleneck: a new Dreadnought kit

  • There’s a rumor about a new Space Marine Dreadnought:
    • Redemptor-based chassis
    • Equipped with a heavy flamethrower
    • Potentially presented in a Venerable style
  • Concern raised: if the codex releases first but the model kit is delayed, the codex could include photos/profiles of a model that nobody can buy yet.

Live reveals vs. in-house announcements

  • The speaker argues Games Workshop has moved away from big on-location live reveals due to technical problems.
  • Instead, they favor announcements made from Nottingham.
  • As a result, reveal dates are expected to be announced only in a short window (roughly Tuesday-to-Tuesday for that week).

Strategies / Key Tips Mentioned

How to think about release delays

  • The speaker’s view: it’s generally better to delay a product with known issues rather than release it and risk disappointing customers.
  • That said, delaying the codex is also not ideal, since codex writing may become outdated compared to other ongoing updates.

Where to buy & what to expect

  • The speaker emphasizes that certain items—such as a “limited edition codex”—may be exclusive to specific store platforms, particularly Games Workshop’s own platform (referred to by the speaker using “Games Workshop Slide”).

Pricing / Availability Highlights (As Stated)

Games Workshop “Codex” pricing parity (rumored)

  • Rumored pricing examples:
    • Ork Codex: €32.50
    • Custodes / “Codexo” variant: €32.50 (expected at the same price)

“Custodes limited edition codex” speculation

  • If the codex is limited, the speaker guesses it could cost roughly €330–€350.
  • Punchline: it may involve gold-plated/solid-gold themed packaging.

Platform exclusivity

  • The limited physical codex is claimed to be Games-only, not available via MyPlay (as phrased by the speaker).

Featured Gamers / Sources

  • No specific gamers/content creators are clearly identified by name in the transcript.
  • One unnamed content creator is mentioned who is not a French speaker (no name provided).

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