The September community update for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 included all the usual news, from bug fixes to upcoming content announcements. But what stood out was an unexpected request from one of the devs: be respectful to your fellow players, because you never know—one of them might just be Henry Cavill.
“It has been reported that some players were displaying hurtful behaviors or comments in-game,” the community update reads. “We do not tolerate that and will take action to prevent it.”
The update continues with a lighthearted but sincere plea: “First and foremost, we kindly ask you to remain respectful, mature, and mannerly with your fellow Space Marines… It could even be… you don’t want to insult Henry Cavill, brother, no you don’t.”
While this mention of Cavill might seem playful, it stems from the actor’s well-known love for Warhammer 40K. Cavill recently confirmed on his Instagram that he’s been enjoying Space Marine 2‘s PvP mode, writing, “Loving the PvP and am looking forward to it growing and expanding. It has real potential to be awesome!”
So, yes, while it’s common sense to be kind in online games (no one wants to get banned, after all), the idea of accidentally trash-talking Superman or The Witcher himself adds a fun twist. It’s like your childhood fear of disappointing your favorite superhero for not finishing your veggies—only this time, it’s a cautionary tale for the gaming community.
Honestly, the thought of discovering you were rude to Henry Cavill in-game would be a bit of a jumpscare. Maybe it’s a good strategy to just assume that every player you encounter could be him—and treat them all with the respect they deserve.
