Warhammer 40K: Should The Next Big Video Game Focus on the Space Marines?
The success of has reignited interest in the wider universe, and it's the perfect setup for the next video game to focus on a different iconic military group besides the Space Marines. One key to understanding the universe is that there are no «good guys,» as all of its grim-dark armies and factions are willing to make horrific sacrifices to secure a victory on the battlefield. While many games focus on the superhuman Space Marines, there are many other factions that would make for a compelling experience.
The Death Korps of Krieg are a fan-favorite army regiment that's part of the Astra Militarum, which represents the rank and file of the Imperium of Man's army with none of the superhuman qualities of Space Marines. The Death Korps are getting a new focus in the tabletop game, and that could provide the perfect opportunity for them to be explored in a video game as well. The Death Korps have a fascinating history, an iconic look, and questionable tactics that would make them a perfect focus for an upcoming video game.
The Death Korps of Krieg hail from the planet of Krieg, a formerly populous world within the Imperium of Man. About 1,000 years prior to 's present day, the ruling body of Krieg rebelled against the Imperium and became consumed by a civil war. With traitors holding the bulk of the planet's defenses, those loyal to the Imperium unleashed nuclear weapons on Krieg's surface, turning it into a Death World. Those who survived the nuclear blasts took to underground bunkers, where they continued to wage war for another 500 years.
While Tyranids took one of the starring roles in Space Marine 2, there are plenty of factions in Warhammer 40K that could be villains for a sequel.
By the time Krieg's traitorous forces were wiped out, the Loyalists had become a powerful and terrifying military force. They were not only capable of fighting on inhospitable environments but also specialized in trench and siege warfare. Additionally, the loyalists had adopted a
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