“Keep you waiting, ah?” The incredible return of a historic title: Saber prepares for the launch of Space Marine 2.
The release of Space Marine 2 represents an extremely important moment for both the video game industry and Games Workshop (creators of the Warhammer 40000/Warhammer/Necromunda miniature games).
This new chapter holds all the best potential of the Warhammer 40000 universe and could propel it toward an even broader audience.
The relaunch was by no means guaranteed, given the closure of THC and the lukewarm but still positive reception of the first chapter. This new installment has a crucial task, considering that its success could send a clear signal to Amazon for the approval of Warhammer 40000’s adaptation as a TV series, the grand project of Henry Cavill.
The gameplay of Warhammer 40000 Space Marine 2
This new chapter “seems” to have learned from the mistakes of the previous one.
In particular, the combat remains extremely heavy but more satisfying and dynamic, thanks to the new enemies: the Tyranids.
These new foes attack in swarms, showcasing advanced techniques during physical attacks and using their body blades, which can be parried by pressing a button at the right moment.
The melee weapons, always powerful and with unique movesets, return even more improved, such as the iconic chainsword.
The firearms are even more lethal, like the classic Boltgun and its returning variants, displaying enhanced power and feedback, especially during clashes with Chaos Space Marines.
The campaign’s length is appropriate for this type of game, clocking in at around 12 hours. The title will be primarily linear, but the battles will be massive and always full of surprises, thanks to technology that allows for extremely realistic handling of hordes and swarms of Tyranids, displaying myriads of enemies on screen at the same time.
Multiplayer and PvE component
The title features a significant and well-crafted multiplayer component.
Split between the classic modes and the more interesting cooperative campaign mode, the cooperative PvE missions will be playable both with other players and AI-controlled characters. The care put into the creation of the different classes is notable and allows for excellent team balance, plus, the various expansions with additional content for the coming years are already visible online.
The return of Titus is near
Warhammer 40000 Space Marine 2 is very close, and on September 9th, it will officially be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.
The grand return of Titus is an important moment, and we hope it won’t be the last for the character and the vast Warhammer 40000 universe, which still has many – exciting – stories to tell.
For the Emperor!
If you want to know more about:
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Steam page
