Game Overview:
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a hack-n-slash third person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment.
It is a direct sequel to the 2011 game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, which was developed by Relic Entertainment.
However, they'll be available in private lobbies for Operations, and Saber Interactive will share some tools to help modders.
The thermal-focused secondary pistol is only available in Operations but will be available in Eternal War with the next update.
Game director Dmitriy Grigorenko also confirms public test servers will arrive in early 2025 to test changes before they hit the game.
A new patch with "balancing fixes" is coming sometime this week after backlash from the various nerfs introduced in Season 2.
Season 2 also buffs melee perks for the Chainsword, Power Fist, and Combat Knife, alongside implementing PvP and AI fixes.
Publisher Focus Entertainment thanks "every single Space Marine who joined the fight" and adds that this is "only the beginning."
Season 2 begins this month and features a new Operations mission on Kadaku, where players must take down the Hierophant Bio-Titan.
"It’s a complicated mode to implement that would change the experience significantly," says game director Dmitry Grigorenko.
Meanwhile, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is the third best-selling new title of 2024, ranking just behind EA Sports FC 25.
Saber Interactive also promises quality-of-life improvements, new lens colors, and a free 4K Texture Pack for PC players in the future.
Game director Dmitriy Grigorenko talks about how developer Saber Interactive set out to capture the feeling of a classic Xbox 360 shooter with Space Marine 2.
The action title's newest update also adds a Hub Sparring Arena to the Battle Barge, while also bringing several balancing tweaks across all modes.
"I can confidently say that we will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future," says Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits.
It trails behind only Helldivers 2, surpassing the likes of Dragon's Dogma 2, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered.
Saber Interactive also revealed it would taie time to change Operations matchmaking to prevent the same classes from grouping up.
Saber Interactive will also adjust Veteran difficulty in a "future patch" by tweaking the overall aggressiveness of enemy AI.
It was the second-best selling game in the UK last week, with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 taking the top spot (and becoming UK's fastest-selling Warhammer game).
Saber Interactive also has a larger patch out later this month, adding Ultrawide support, private PvE lobbies, and a Sparring Arena.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third-person action game launched in full for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on Monday.
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Here are the weapons you should look into upgrading first in Space Marine 2.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third-person shooter pulls in an even larger audience upon its full release on PC and consoles.
Co-op Operations currently pair players of the same class together, leading to stalled lobbies as they wait for the other to switch.
Saber Interactive's sequel is an excellent mix of melee combat and shooting that rivals the illustrious Gears. Here's how.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's action title became available for Gold and Ultimate Edition owners on Thursday.
Crush your enemies in the name of the Emperor with these handy pointers.
Focus Entertainment acknowledges crashes and connectivity issues and says its teams are "currently working to fix them."
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third-person action game becomes available in early access ahead of its global launch on Monday.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's upcoming shooter showcases more gameplay clips ahead of its imminent release.
Space Marine 2 is an outstanding action game.
One of the most anticipated games of 2024, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received a bunch of new details.
The deadly and elegant weapon can be used in one of two modes, focusing either on speed or on dealing heavy damage.
Saber Interactive's Tim Willits also confirmed that the missions occur during the campaign as "part of the bigger conflict."
Saber details more multiplayer classes for its upcoming action game, which is releasing next week for PC and current-gen consoles.
Only one Space Marine per class is confirmed usable in Operations. Eternal War allows two players per class on each team.
Pre-loading begins on September 3rd for Gold and Ultra Edition owners on PS5, and September 5th for Standard Edition players.
PC players can take advantage of Nvidia DLSS 2 and AMD FSR2 at launch, but DLSS 3, FSR3, and wide-screen support are coming later.
Focus Entertainment showcases the upcoming third-person action title with a new cinematic trailer ahead of its release in less than two weeks' time.
Season 1 and 2 will bring a new Operations map, a new enemy, a harder difficulty level, a new weapon, and more across the remainder of 2024, with more free content to follow in 2025.
Each class will have its own pre-made armour sets that players will be able to customize, while the option to create custom sets will also be available.
Tyranid hordes may travel as one cohesive whole, but on breaking up, the AI director turns them into separate units that seek you out.
Studio COO Tim Willits explains the studio's monetisation decisions for upcoming game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
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Here's everything you should know about Saber Interactive's upcoming third-person shooter.
Of the six total classes that will be available in the upcoming third-person shooter at launch, Vanguard and Assault will be the close quarters specialists.
The Battle Barge will serve as players' central hub not only in the campaign, but also the multiplayer modes Operations and Eternal War.
Both masters of long-range combat, the two classes will be among several that will be available in the game's multiplayer modes.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment offer another extended look at their upcoming action title's co-op and PvP multiplayer offerings.
Publisher Focus Entertainment has revealed the full list of minimum and recommended requirements for the upcoming action title's PC version.
Co-op previews will also be available next month, while Saber Interactive has more short trailers for weapons and PvE classes inbound.
PvE is also playable offline, though progression is unavailable. PC requirements will also be revealed in "the next couple of weeks."
Shoot Tyranids from afar or rip them apart up close. Space Marines can also take to the sights and slam down on the opposition.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third-person shooter is set to release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in September.
Focus Entertainment has released another gameplay clip highlighting one of the usable weapons in the upcoming third-person shooter.
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive clarify that the leaked build "will be almost a year old by the time we launch."
Saber Interactive's action game, which is due out in September for PC and consoles, recently went gold.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third-person shooter launches for PC and consoles this September.
Useful for tearing through hordes of Tyranids and their armor, the melee weapon also parries their strikes to devastating effect.
Saber's priority is "to ensure the best possible experience" when the shooter launches on September 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.
Operations Mode, a separate mode for co-op and solo players, offers six maps and promises "endless replayable PvE action."
Saber Interactive offers another extensive look at its upcoming third-person shooter ahead of its September release.
Planet Kadaku will be characterized by dense jungles, marshlands, imperial fortresses, and of course, plenty of Tyranids to slaughter.
Saber Interactive's long-awaited action sequel is set to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this September.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will throw players into the front lines of the fourth Tyrannic War.
A short new trailer is available, highlighting the campaign, co-op and PvP combat that players can expect at launch on September 9th.
"All gameplay content and features will be free to all players. Paid DLCs will be cosmetic only," publisher Focus Entertainment confirms.
"I have worked on some of the greatest action games made, and I can say Space Marine 2 is truly amazing," says Saber's chief creative officer Tim Willits.
The third-person action shooter is set to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in September.
Two teams of six players battle it out in ranged and melee combat. There's also the tease of other potential PvP modes to be revealed.
Up to three players can team up, with six classes and several options for weapons in Saber Interactive's upcoming shooter.
Though it's yet to be officially confirmed, it seems the original game's beloved multiplayer will be returning in the upcoming sequel.
Co-op shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is also included, with CCO Timm Willits excited to share more details on all three titles.
Saber Interactive's third-person shooter will launch in September 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The third-person action title will launch for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Sign-ups are also available for an upcoming beta.
Focus Entertainment confirms that it will be revealing a specific release date for the third person shooter in early December.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developers paid close attention to Astartes, and spoke with the artist behind the original design for Space Marines to help get the game right.
The hack-and-slash third-person shooter is out this Winter. However, sign-ups are currently available for an upcoming beta.
Focus Entertainment has confirmed that both titles, releasing later this year, will receive extended gameplay presentations.
Follow the Space Marines as they battle hordes of Tyranids in chaotic skirmishes before venturing to the swamps to slay some more.
Saber Interactive's upcoming action game shows off more high-octane gameplay in its newest gameplay trailer.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment's third person shooter is due out later this year for PC and consoles.
The Embracer Group also confirmed that it has several "unannounced notable titles" to be revealed this fiscal year in its latest report.
The upcoming Warhammer Skulls event will feature discounts on games based on Warhammer, and the reveal of new content and upcoming games.
The third-person shooter slasher will release for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC and sees players slaying hordes of Tyranids.
The third-person action title is reportedly releasing in 2023 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, according to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson.
Saber Interactive developers took to the stage during the PC Gaming Show 2022 to talk about Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's gameplay, the combat, and Primaris Space Marines.
While Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 still doesn't have a release date, the developers are keeping communications up through a new developer diary.
Games Workshop currently lists Total War: Warhammer 3, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Lost Crusade for release this year.
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have announced a sequel to the cult classic 2011 action title.
