BIG THINGS are happening with The Deathwatch...I AM EXCITED.

Storyline / Lore Focus (Deathwatch)

• The video centers on Deathwatch lore and how it has (reportedly) been sidelined in 10th edition, where Deathwatch were folded into “Agent of the Imperium.”
• The creator argues Games Workshop may be reversing course, potentially bringing Deathwatch back with larger media support and restoring or expanding their lore presence.
• Possible lore settings for the upcoming animation are discussed through rumors, especially:
  • The Pry/“Prior” Nexus (described as an ongoing narrative hub with multiple recent media entries).
  • Theories that major figures could appear in that region (e.g., Leman Russ and the Lion are mentioned as possibilities).
  • A separate rumor that the story may involve the Necrons.

Gameplay / Game-Adjacent Highlights

• No direct gameplay mechanics or step-by-step play strategy is provided.
• The “gameplay” emphasis is mostly fan/marketing driven:
  • The video suggests Deathwatch attention could lead to new models and potential tabletop rules support, especially if the animation succeeds.
• The creator also shares their own hobby plan to build a Deathwatch force, roughly 1,000 points, with “rule of cool” inclusions such as:
  • A Dreadnought
  • A couple of Kill Teams
  • A Watchmaster

Key Rumors and Theories Discussed

• Rumor: Deathwatch CGI series by Blur Studios

  • The video claims it is being developed as a season-long project dedicated to Deathwatch.
  • It frames the production scale as potentially tens of millions (speculation from the creator).

• Rumor: Necrons + the Prior Nexus

  • The creator says they’ve heard the animation could involve the Necrons, set around the Prior Nexus.
  • They point out that the Prior Nexus setting already appears in existing animations/media, referencing examples such as:
    • Sakana
    • A Salamander
    • An offshoot with an Ultramarine
    • A Sister of Battle appearance

• Theory: The series may follow Titus (from Space Marine 2)

  • One major theory the creator favors is that the show follows Titus leading up to Space Marine 2.
  • They reference the Space Marine 2 tutorial where Titus deploys with a Deathwatch squad that gets killed off one-by-one, and propose the show could:
    • Expand on the Deathwatch squad members
    • Develop their personalities and missions
    • Build audience attachment before the events of Space Marine 2
  • A potential concern is raised: if true, the Deathwatch would likely be Firstborn Marines, and the creator questions whether Games Workshop would prioritize Firstborn over Primaris.

“What’s Coming” (as claimed/indicated in the video)

• A Deathwatch show (confirmed/teased via industry/media connections)

  • The creator attributes confirmation to Henry’s Instagram post, including named collaborators and producers.

• Additional hype (not detailed as gameplay)

  • The creator claims Games Workshop will release a separate CGI Deathwatch animation by the end of the year, tied to a YouTuber/artist who has worked with GW before.
  • The creator also mentions a brand-new Deathwatch game expected by the end of the year (optimistically phrased as “hopefully”).

Strategies / Tips

• No traditional in-game strategies are discussed.
• The only practical guidance is hobby-focused:
  • Build a Deathwatch army using rules of cool (e.g., a Dreadnought, Kill Teams, a Watchmaster) aiming for around 1,000 points for a fun themed force.

Gamers / Sources Featured (as named)

• Henry (via an Instagram post)
• Dave Wilson
• John Olaf
• Blur Studios
• Titus (referenced as a character from Space Marine 2)
• Games Workshop
• Henry’s Instagram (explicitly referenced as the source of the quote)