Deathwatch Codex is RETURNING? More Marine CODEX Rumours!

Storyline / Lore Focus

• The video focuses on Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines lore and faction updates, with special emphasis on speculation about whether Deathwatch may be getting its own Codex back—restoring not only rules, but also the lore/story background that typically comes with a Codex.
• The creator argues that losing a Codex removes valuable “law”/background alongside gameplay rules—something they consider essential, especially given their interest in building armies as an Imperial Fists fan.
• They speculate Deathwatch’s Codex return may be tied to media cross-promotion, including planned Deathwatch TV content, and the idea that released models could benefit from show hype.

Gameplay Highlights Discussed

• The video highlights a Games Workshop article introducing new Space Marine “detachments/attachments” (referred to as “Space Wing attachments” by the speaker).

• Named groupings mentioned include:

  • Gladiators Task Force
  • Assault Brethren (chainsaw-focused assault style)
  • Terminator Stormforce
  • First Company themed options (described as faster/harder/more reliable, though not fully clarified)
  • Stormlance
  • Ironclad Gauntlet Task Force
  • Iron Storm Spearhead
  • Gravis Line Breaker Force
  • Gravit Sea Force

• The creator notes these options seem to provide:

  • Multiple strategies within each detachment
  • An army rule granting bonuses
  • Support for different play styles (assault, tactical/devastator-like identities, terminator-focused builds, etc.)

Key Strategies / Practical Takeaways

• Detachment selection: The speaker frames these named detachments as a way to match your preferred tabletop approach (assault, gravis/slow-tanky brawling, Terminator builds, and more).
• Speculative Deathwatch build logic: The creator’s main “strategy” is anticipation—investing in Deathwatch now in the expectation it may later receive a major rules/lore upgrade.
• Expectation management: They repeatedly warn viewers to take rumors with “copious amounts of salt,” implying that any faction pivot should remain temporary/conditional until official announcements arrive.

Rumor Section: Codex Supplements for “Big Founding Chapters” (11th Edition Speculation)

The speaker discusses rumors that Codex supplements may return for major founding chapters during 11th edition, potentially functioning like:

• A chapter Codex supplement that includes:
  • Chapter rules usable alongside related successor content
  • Attached characters tied to that chapter’s ecosystem

Specific Rumors Mentioned

Raven Guard / Successors

• A Raven Guard Codex supplement is rumored (called surprising by the speaker due to perceived popularity).
• The speaker believes Raptors (a successor chapter) could receive:
  • A character model (hope mentioned: “Isadam” as chapter master)
  • Raptor-character rules/stat sheets within the Raven Guard supplement framework

Imperial Fist / Crimson Fist

• An Imperial Fist supplement is rumored.
• The speaker suggests Imperial Fist rules might also be used with Crimson Fist units.
• A possible addition: a new Pedro Kantor model launching alongside the Imperial Fist supplement.

Timing Suggestion

• The speaker suggests supplements may appear toward the end of the edition, not at the start or mid-point—so the “big main armies” get attention first.
• They also argue that this timing would reduce backlash from other factions (citing communities waiting on Dark Eldar, Chaos Space Marines, Death Guard, etc.).

Notable Community / Lore Reactions Emphasized by the Creator

• The creator expresses frustration that certain rumored/planned character slots weren’t used for a more meaningful lore choice—complaining about an unnamed/“not established” character placement and suggesting a more iconic Salamanders-style figure would have been preferable.
• They also emphasize their priorities: Rules PDFs matter less to them than the background/lore content delivered through a Codex.

Gamers / Sources Featured (End)

• Games Workshop (GW) is referenced as the source of the article and policy statements.
• Warhammer 40,000 factions mentioned include: Deathwatch, Space Wolves, Black Templars, Blood Angels, Dark Angels.
• Media referenced: Amazon Prime / Blur Studios (Deathwatch-related show/series).
• No individual “gamers” are explicitly named in the subtitles.