Enter the Grim Darkness of the 41st Millennium with Space Marine 2
The Warhammer 40,000 series is one of the classic franchises that at this point probably has reached an iconic status among the gaming titans and this is not only due to the intense and brutal battles, but also because of the potent quality of the various titles this dark and cruel universe could offer to players. One of the most prominent entries has been the Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine game that got released all the way back in 2011 and it became a beloved fan-favorite even back then, but we could definitely say it still is quite praised.
Perhaps that glory is a major reason behind the continuation of the hit title, because we are getting a very long-awaited Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 release by Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment this coming 9th of September 2024!
The Imperium bleeds and you must heed the call of war once again, so prepare to join in on a battle of massive proportion, as it is the usual case with Warhammer 40k series!
In this review, we are going to delve right into the action and discover what fate, enemies, weapons and modes await us in the 41st Millennium, so get ready to be deployed immediately!
Follow the world of dogmatic rule or reach your demise under chaotic circumstances!
As you may know from the other games, in the far ahead future times that the Warhammer 40,000 universe takes place in, humanity is under constant threat and siege from basically all possible sides, trying to fight against armies of aggressive alien life forms (most frequently referred to as Xenos) as well as a plethora of otherworldly forces that lurk across the galaxies the action happens in. There has been a strict order established among the humans and no steps outside of it could be made or even thought as possible!
It is a both epic and relentlessly morbid world, and even though there have been quite a few franchises throughout the years that could point to and mention it has been a major strong influence for their own creations, there is nothing else out there that is even close to it in terms of brutal narrative and gameplay richness.
Make sure to overcome the horrors of this galaxy in the many enormous battles on far-flung planets and uncover some of the darkest secrets imaginable to prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity.
Become a hero again and serve your kind until your very last breath!
From the different trailers and information releases around the title we did get great cinematic scenes of devastating battles that were seemingly lost by the humans, but then the Space Marines join the action and the tides do change immediately and significantly. These heroes pledge their lives to endless servitude and surrender or escape are not an option for them, victory over the beasts is the only objective they got!
The Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 gameplay would give fans the opportunity to once again step inside and take control over the armor of Captain Titus, a glorious member of the legendary Ultramarines unit as he and his men lead the fight on a front against the Orks and Chaos forces. Titus is coming back for the sequel, but this time around the hideous, insectoid Tyranids are the main antagonists that need to be defeated at any cost or humanity could seize to exist forever.
You would be able to embody the inhuman skills and extraordinary brutality of a true Space Marine hero and have the ability to unleash your mighty abilities and deadly weaponry to vanquish the incoming swarms of Tyranid beastly creatures as much as you want because there would be a lot of them seeking to tear you apart.
What should we expect from Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2?
Right after completing his mission in the original game, Captain Titus (originally voiced by the famous actor Mark Strong, but now recast by Clive Standen) was betrayed and given to the Inquisition by a treacherous brother in arms; however he is now reinstated at the start of Space Marine 2, but at the cost of being demoted to lieutenant.
The singleplayer storyline is happening during the Fourth Tyranid War and mostly goes back and forth two planets. From the trailers we saw it would appear that Titus has gone through the Rubicon Primaris, which is a highly-risky surgical procedure that boosts and improves the already enhanced Space Marines even further in their capacity for battle. With such enhancements included, Titus is now going to be even quicker, stronger and much more intelligent than before, making him a serious danger for any foe on his path to dominion.
A threat that once almost managed to wipe out humanity is trying at it again!
Speaking of foes, the Tyranids are a hivemind swarm of insectoid aliens that have been continuously evolving in order to become more and more lethal, they even managed to almost end the Ultramarines in the past and obviously failed in that objective, but it would seem they are looking for another chance of doing that.
Tyranids is the term used for a whole ecosystem of various aliens in all shapes and forms that are different types of the same genetic strain. They would place really high among the fiercest and extremely intelligent species that Humanity has ever encountered, since they view all living things as something to conquer and feast upon. Their preferred method to travel across the universe is by biomechanical Hive Ships that invade any world on their intended trajectory.
Not only a single player experience, but also a variety of different co-op and even PVP!
Defend the Imperium in the spectacular third-person action of Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 by yourself or dash right into the action with others and friends in the various multiplayer modes that await you in the game. You could be on the same side of the action and go through the main missions in the 3-Player Narrative campaign (which you would typically do with AI bots if you play alone) and assist each other as the deadly squad you are intended to be, or perhaps go into the 3-Player co-op mode: Operations that offer additional battles and further expand the experience.
You are able to choose between 6 classes (Vanguard, Tactical, Assault, Bulwark, Sniper and Heavy) to play and upgrade each coming with their specific skills, stats and abilities to make use of. Then, you also have the option customize your Space Marine in the way you wish the armor, weaponry and gear to look like and proceed to test your might in the 6v6 mode: Eternal war, where you would go up against other marines in a versus match and see who has the most power and brute force at their disposal.
Discover the multiple versions the game is going to be available in!
Apart from the standalone version of the Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 steam game, there are also going to be Gold, Ultra and Collector’s edition that would grant players with different bonuses and exclusives. You can currently pre-order any of the available options so let’s see what each of the ones apart from the basic one can provide you with!
One of the main pre-order bonuses is the MACRAGGE’S CHOSEN DLC that holds unique skins and cosmetics for the Bolt Rifle, Chainsword and Crux Terminatus Pauldron Power Armor. It is actually available in all of the options for the game. Next we have the 4 day early access unlock that would be available to GOLD AND ULTRA, as well as the COLLECTOR’s editions of the game and the same goes for the SEASON PASS. The ULTRAMARINES CHAMPION PACK is going to be granted to only the ULTRA and COLLECTOR’s versions of WARHAMMER 40,000 Space Marine 2 and it is going to contain two extra cosmetics for the Heavy Bolter and Power Armor.
In case that you are such a big Warhammer 40K fanatic and do not want to miss what the COLLECTOR’s edition of Space Marine 2 has to offer, here is a full list of all the items (both digital and physical ones) that are included in it:
Physical items:
COLLECTOR’S CASE WITH UNIQUE ARTWORK
AN 8.25 X 6.7” LIEUTENANT TITUS HAND-PAINTED RESIN STATUE
THE GAME’S OFFICIAL STEELBOOK
‘THE ART AND MAKING OF WARHAMMER 40K: SPACE MARINE 2’, A BOOK SHOWCASING THE PROCESS AND WORK DONE ON THE MAKING OF THE GAME
A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE GAME WITH EXCLUSIVE BOX ART FOR PS5 & XBOX OR A DIGITAL ONE ON STEAM IF YOU PRE-ORDER THE PC VERSION
Digital items:
THE ‘MACRAGGE’S CHOSEN’ DLC FOR THE GAME
ULTRAMARINES CHAMPION PACK
SEASON PASS & 4-DAY EARLY ACCESS
With such a long legacy behind it the Warhammer 40k franchise is still able to withstand the pressure and tides of the industry, even getting more and more glorious actually because it has established itself as one of the grand titles, especially when it comes to serious gaming action and we would simply be delighted to see what it has in store for us this coming September when we would finally get the Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 steam release and jump onto the battlefield on our path to serve and protect the human kind and the empire at any cost!
With this being said, we would like to wish you all the best and until very soon! As always, stay tuned for more interesting news in gaming with us.