Updated on September 4, 11:30 a.m. (GMT+8): Added early access details.
Prepare to unleash a devastating arsenal and superhuman abilities to purge the threat to humanity as the Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date approaches.
In this highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed 2011 game, players once again don the power armor of the Space Marines—humanity’s elite warriors—delivering a brutal and immersive third-person shooter, hack-and-slash experience.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including its release date, gameplay, characters, and other important details.
What is Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2?
Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the sequel to the popular 2011 title.
The game is set in the fictional universe of Warhammer 40,000, a dark and brutal future where humanity is at war with numerous alien threats.
Space Marine 2 features fast-paced action gameplay, allowing you to wield a variety of deadly weapons, and use powerful abilities against enemies.
All playable characters in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2
In the single player mode, you take on the role of Lieutenant Titus, a veteran Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter, who must fight against the Tyranid hordes, a race of ravenous insectoid aliens.
Additionally, you can play as one of Titus’ fellow Space Marines, Chairon and Gadriel, in the three-player cooperative campaign mode.
You can customize your character with different weapons and armor sets.
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date and platforms
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launches on September 9, 2024. It is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
You can preorder the game and receive rewards depending on the edition you purchase.
Players who purchased the Collector’s or Gold Edition have early access to the game, allowing them to start playing on September 5.
| PLATFORM | COLLECTOR’S EDITION | GOLD EDITION | STANDARD EDITION |
| Steam (PC) | US$249.99 | — | US$69.99 |
| PlayStation 5 | US$249.99 | US$99.00 | US$69.99 |
| Xbox Series X | US$249.99 | US$99.00 | US$69.99 |
| AMAZON LINKS AND PLATFORMS |
| PlayStation 5 Gold Edition |
| Xbox Series X Gold Edition |
| PlayStation 5 Standard Edition |
| Xbox Series X Standard Edition |
| REWARD | COLLECTOR’S EDITION | GOLD EDITION | STANDARD EDITION |
| Base game | Yes (with exclusive cover art for PS5 and Xbox) | Yes | Yes |
| Collector’s box | Yes | — | — |
| Lieutenant Titus resin statue | Yes | — | — |
| Hardcover book | Yes | — | — |
| Steelbook | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macragge’s Chosen DLC | Yes | — | — |
| Season Pass | Yes | Yes | — |
Preordering the 40K Space Marine 2 Collector’s Edition gives you the following bonuses:
- Hand-painted resin statue of Lieutenant Titus fighting a Tyranid, with interchangeable head
- Collector’s box
- 64-page hardcover book: “The Art of Making Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2”
- Steelbook
- Macragge’s Chosen DLC
- Season Pass
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