Warhammer 40,000 is confusing. You can now learn the 40K lore from Space Marine 2's voice actor

Space Marine 2, the beefcake shooter, really throws you in the deep end of Warhammer 40,000. It expects that you remember the events from the previous game, which was released 13 years ago. It also expects that you have kept up to date with all the changes to the setting between. Primaris marines Rubric marines Even for someone like me who reads the books, there is a lot to remember. What's the difference again between a zoanthrope, and a neurothrope?

Here's a fun and easy way to get up to speed if you're just starting out. Clive Standen hosts a three-part series called Titus Talks, which goes back to the basics. Standen plays Lieutenant Titus, the protagonist of Space Marine 2. The first episode, which is now available, is a basic-concept intro to the Warhammer 40,000 Universe. Standen explains that "this is not an era of optimistic exploration." "This is a dark new age."

Standen's square mouth is accompanied by glimpses from the videogame, some beautiful miniatures that were originally used in the tabletop wargame of 40K, and animated segments on a blackboard. The soldiers of the Imperium have been labeled "Good guys!" (But not really). (It's complex)" is how one planet's weather can be described.

The next episode will go into more detail by explaining what a space marine actually is. We hope there is time to explain how they sometimes eat meat and pray to their weapons.