Toxicity in online gaming is very common. But you might want to think twice before flaming your team in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, it could turn out to be our favorite super nerd Henry Cavill himself. Yes, Superman himself could be that silent teammate on your squad.
Cavill’s love for Warhammer and video games has long been known. And now he’s even shared recently that he’s been playing and enjoying Saber Interactive’s latest game that’s become one of 2024’s biggest hits.
Space Marine 2 Has Been a Big Success and Our Favorite Superfan Agrees
Henry Cavill’s love for Warhammer 40K is no secret. He has spoken openly about his passion for the universe, which dates back to his childhood. The Hollywood star has even spent hours painting Warhammer miniatures and playing Total War: Warhammer 2 during his downtime.
Cavill has now found himself with us in Space Marine 2, sharing his excitement with fans. “Loving the PvP and am really looking forward to it growing and expanding,” he mentioned on Instagram, emphasizing the game’s potential for future updates.
The actor has chosen not to reveal his username, meaning any player could unknowingly be teaming up with or facing off against him in the game’s PvP mode, Eternal War. He humorously covered his in-game name with the word “nope” in a shared screenshot. The fact that you might be playing with Superman himself, is funny. Especially knowing that Cavill takes the game seriously.
Remember to always be kind to one another.
Your silent teammate may be Henry Cavill. https://t.co/WzHnrHqJfK
— Focus Entertainment (@Focus_entmt) September 23, 2024
But as exciting as it is to be in the same lobby as Cavill, this also sheds light on the fact that anonymity in gaming doesn’t give players the right to be toxic.
Whether you’re playing with or against someone as high-profile as Cavill, you should treat everyone with respect. Cavill himself has stressed the importance of teamwork and camaraderie in gaming, particularly in co-op.
Henry Cavill Is More Than Just Another Player
It’s not just Cavill’s presence in-game that has people excited. His involvement in the upcoming Warhammer 40K TV project, produced in partnership with Games Workshop and Amazon Studios is very awaited. For Cavill, bringing the Warhammer universe to life on screen is a dream come true.
Henry Cavill says his #Warhammer40K project is ‘the greatest privilege of my professional career’ pic.twitter.com/fi90WXUYFm
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) February 6, 2024
He’s described this new venture as “the greatest privilege” of his career, and fans are eager to see how he will bring the gritty, dystopian world of Warhammer to a larger audience.
During interviews, Cavill frequently interrupts discussions to share his Warhammer knowledge, politely correcting misinterpretations with the kind of passion only a true fan possesses. His engagement with the fanbase goes beyond mere promotion—Cavill is genuinely invested in the Warhammer universe, both on and off the screen.
The game’s developers, Saber Interactive, have done an incredible job creating a game that appeals to both hardcore Warhammer fans and newcomers alike. Cavill himself acknowledged the developers’ work, praising their ability to capture the essence of the Warhammer universe in a video game format.
Online multiplayer games can sometimes become breeding grounds for toxic behavior, but let’s take this time to remind ourselves to treat every player with respect, regardless of who they are. After all, wouldn’t it be embarrassing to discover you’d just raged at Superman himself?
Have you been trying out the PvP in Space Marine 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
