Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a third-person action game by Saber Interactive and the direct sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Once again, the focus is on Ultramarine Lieutenant Titus, who fights with his brother marines against the Tyranids and the forces of Chaos.

Space Marine 2 launched worldwide on September 9, 2024. The game was published by Focus Entertainment for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version is sold via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The combat system combines heavy firearms with aggressive melee and large enemy groups. The campaign can be played solo or in co-op; Saber focuses on large Tyranid swarms and fast switches between ranged and melee combat.

Space Marine 2 distinguishes between playable expansions of the base game and cosmetic DLC packs. The Season Passes mainly bundle new armour sets, weapon skins and Champion designs based on well-known Space Marine chapters. The chapters covered include Dark Angels, Space Wolves, Blood Angels and Deathwatch. Some pack content can only be unlocked with requisition points earned in the game.

The three Season Passes are additional purchases and require the base game. They are not standalone versions of Space Marine 2. Extended PvE activities and game systems should be kept separate from them: new modes or missions may appear as free base game content, while a Season Pass mainly expands cosmetic customisation.

On PC, Space Marine 2 requires at least Windows 10/11 (64-bit), 8 GB RAM, a Ryzen 5 2600X or Core i5-8600K, and a Radeon RX 580 or GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB VRAM. Recommended are 16 GB RAM, a Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-12700, and a Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3070. An SSD and around 75 GB of storage space are required.

Alongside the campaign, Space Marine 2 has two permanent multiplayer pillars. Operations offers cooperative PvE missions for three players with six playable classes. Eternal War is the competitive PvP area; the six classes are also available there with their own gear and cosmetic progression.

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive will expand Space Marine 2 after release with free content such as additional Operations missions, enemies, weapons, maps and modes. Cosmetic content also arrives through seasonal expansions.

Patch 15 marks the start of Year 3 on Oct 1, 2026. Permanent additions include Chaos Siege, in which Heretic Astartes fight Tyranids and loyal forces on Avarax, and Crucible, an endgame PvE activity for classes at level 25. Crucible uses voluntary Penances, its own progression and cosmetic rewards.

Patch 15 also expands the Tactical class with new build options and additional melee weapons, including the Power Sword, Power Axe and the one-handed Thunder Hammer. With Wargear 2.2, capes and tabards are separated more clearly and can be customized.

Alongside the story-driven single-player campaign, Space Marine 2 offers cooperative Operations. In these, teams complete connected missions against enemy hordes and special threats from the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Playable Space Marine classes differ in gear, combat functions and team role. Long-term unlocked weapons and class skills structure repeat runs of missions.

Progress in Operations and the PvP offering differ from the campaign. The paid cosmetic Orden packs change the character's visual identity but do not replace the Operations classes or the base game.