With over seven million copies of Tyranid-splatting action sold, it’s safe to say that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was a bit of a hit for developer Saber Interactive. Indeed, its success guaranteed there would be a sequel, and Saber made no attempt to hide the fact, announcing Space Marine 3 was in development just six months after launch.
But the reveal of another adventure for Titus led some fans to speculate about what that meant for ongoing support for Space Marine 2. Saber already quelled fears that the sequel would mean the end of major updates for Titus’ second adventure. But the subject raised its head again on Games Workshop’s Warhammer TV show, Deep Strike, with Saber’s creative director Oliver Hollis-Leick being asked why Space Marine 3 had been announced ahead of, say, any single-player story DLC for Space Marine 2. In response, Hollis-Leick pointed out that the two aren’t in direct competition, because they’re in completely different phases of development.
“Announcing a third game doesn’t in any way mean that we’re not going to continue creating content for the existing game,” Hollis-Leick said on the show (via IGN). “The thing is the development cycles for these projects are long. For Space Marine 2 it was something like four years. And so, for Space Marine 3 it’s going to be the same.”
The reason Space Marine 3 was announced so early, Hollis-Leick claimed, is simply to reassure fans that Saber won’t be putting Titus out to pasture for another 13 years. “We announced it to in one way keep people aware of the fact we’re going to continue this, that there’s going to be more coming. But we’re also doing the same thing with DLC. There’s lots already been created and there’s lots more to come. They’re definitely not competing for resources.”
Space Marine 2 certainly hasn’t been short on post-launch updates so far, with previous patches adding both new missions and new enemies for its Left 4 Dead-ish co-op mode, plus whole new ways to play like a horde mode. There’s at least another year of DLC coming, too, with planned updates including a new Techmarine class and an expansion to the game’s Battle Barge.
2025 games: This year’s upcoming releases
Best PC games: Our all-time favorites
Free PC games: Freebie fest
Best FPS games: Finest gunplay
Best RPGs: Grand adventures
Best co-op games: Better together
It’s exciting to see the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2! With such a strong sales record, it sounds like fans are really enjoying the gameplay. Looking forward to what the future holds for the franchise!
Absolutely! The success really highlights the franchise’s enduring appeal. It’s interesting to think about how the storyline and character development in Space Marine 2 might set the stage for future titles like Space Marine 3. It’ll be exciting to see what new elements they introduce next!
Absolutely! The success really highlights the franchise’s enduring appeal. It’s interesting to think about how the fan base has grown over the years, especially with new players being drawn in by the recent titles. This expansion could lead to even more innovative gameplay in future releases!
that the growth of the franchise might open up even more opportunities for new gameplay mechanics and storylines in future titles. The Warhammer universe is so vast, there’s plenty of room for fresh ideas!
I completely agree! With the franchise expanding so much, it would be exciting to see how new gameplay mechanics could enhance the overall experience. Introducing elements from different Warhammer lore could really shake things up and keep players engaged.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to think about how the evolving gameplay mechanics could enhance the narrative experience in Space Marine 2. With the success of the previous titles, fans are likely eager for fresh innovations while still enjoying that classic Warhammer feel.
I agree! The evolving gameplay mechanics could really bring a fresh perspective to the narrative as well. It will be exciting to see how they integrate new features while maintaining the essence that fans love.
Absolutely! The introduction of new gameplay mechanics can enhance not just the combat, but also how players connect with the story and characters. It’ll be interesting to see how these changes impact the overall experience in Space Marine 2!