Summary
- Saber Interactive plans for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sequel & DLC, with high fan expectations.
- Space Marine 2 breaks record sales, outperforming previous Quake & Doom titles by Saber.
- Developer considering story ideas for Space Marine 2 DLC or sequel, eager for follow-up.
Saber Interactive has shared that there are already plans for a Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 sequel and DLC. Announced during The Game Awards 2021, Space Marine 2 is the follow-up to a 2011 release, and devoted fans have been looking forward to this title for a long time now. As the Warhammer franchise has grown, Space Marine 2 has provided an opportunity for the fandom to grow even larger, and that popularity is creating expectations for its future.
On arrival, Space Marine 2 became a record-setting hit for Saber Interactive. Less than two weeks after its launch, the title was the fastest-selling game in the developer's catalog. Saber Interactive shared online that this makes Space Marine 2 a faster-selling game than the Quake and Doom titles the company has worked on. This could mean that the series will be receiving a strong focus going forward.
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Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer of Saber Interactive, tells IGN that following the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the developer is already thinking of ways to follow up the release. In the post-launch interview with IGN, Willits mentioned that the game's director, Dimitry Grigorenko, has proposed story ideas "that could either be DLC or a sequel." Space Marine 2's developer has dedicated plenty of time to the title, but it appears that it's already eager for a follow-up.
Saber Interactive Already Has Ideas For Space Marine 2 DLC and Sequel
Willits mentions that despite that eagerness, Saber Interactive needs some time before any concrete plans move forward. "We're literally just catching our breath," he says, before assuring fans that Saber Interactive does not intend to disappoint Warhammer fans. Players who have made their way through the campaign for this game may be aware that following its events, certain characters are poised to take center stage in a Space Marine 2 expansion.
Players who want to see more immediate updates to Space Marine 2 may be excited to learn that there are plans in the works. In addition to post-launch maintenance, Saber Interactive is developing new classes for Space Marine 2 that are likely to mix up the multiplayer experience. Willits notes the importance of adding new content in the form of DLC packs or other follow-ups, suggesting that just giving groups of players new ways to experience what's already there can go a long way toward a game's longevity. He adds that dropping a trailer for upcoming DLC can lead to spikes in sales, and making sure Space Marine 2 benefits from those types of boosts further out from its launch is the team's current goal.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 86%
- Released
- September 9, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- Focus Entertainment
- Engine
- Swarm Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
Your Craft is Death.
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, the greatest of the Emperor’s warriors. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets with your deadly abilities and devastating weaponry. Uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night and prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity.
Crush the Tyranid swarms. Defend humanity.
Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. Play solo or with up to 2 friends in 3 player co-op.
Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, from the creators of blockbuster co-op shooter World War Z.
Defend the Imperium as your own Space Marine in an endlessly brutal and replayable PvE missions up to 3 players featuring 6 classes, unlocking new skills and cosmetics.
Wage eternal war on your enemies in ferocious 6v6 PvP matches and bring glory to your faction!
- Franchise
- Warhammer 40K
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Hack and Slash
