Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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Gameplay from cancelled Transformers Reactivate leaks and it looks amazing
Gameplay footage has leaked for the cancelled Transformers game, Transformers Reactivate, developed by Splash Damage. The footage showcases a third-person shooter with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, suggesting a promising direction before its cancellation in January 2025. The game reportedly pivoted from a live service model to a single-player campaign with optional co-op.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 16: Steam Cooking Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Cooking Fest with discounts on cooking-themed games like Beastro and Venba. Additionally, there are free weekends for Battlefield 6 and Stranded Deep, along with numerous sales across various storefronts like Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft.
Popular PS5 Warhammer Action Game Gets Massive 75% Discount on PlayStation Store
Focus Entertainment is offering a significant 75% discount on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 for PlayStation 5, making it available for $17.49 until October 22, 2026. The game, developed by Saber Interactive, is a third-person shooter with hack-and-slash elements and has received generally positive reviews.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Second Anniversary Update is Live With New Chaos Siege Mode
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released the second Anniversary Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, introducing a new Chaos Siege Mode where players control the Chaos faction. The update also includes new Heroic armor, a Thunder Hammer, cosmetics for Season Pass 3 owners, and a rework for the Tactical Class. A new Apothecary Class is planned for Q1 2027.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Locks Coveted Shield Behind $6 Twitch Sub Paywall and Fans Are Up in Arms
Players of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are expressing significant dissatisfaction over a special shield being locked behind a Twitch subscription paywall. This move has led to widespread fan outcry.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Reveals the Most-Played Class — and Who's Bringing Up the Rear
Focus Entertainment revealed the most and least played classes in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to celebrate the game's two-year anniversary. The article discusses player statistics for the game's PvE Operations mode.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Acknowledges That Chaos Is Harder to Fight Than Tyranids, Confirms Plan to Do Something About It
The game director for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has acknowledged player feedback that Chaos enemies are more challenging than Tyranids. The development team plans to address this difficulty imbalance in a future update.
Space Marine 2 Roadmap for Year 3 Inc. Classes, Chaos & More
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have revealed the Year 3 roadmap for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, detailing content updates through 2026 and 2027. The plan includes new features like Chaos Siege, an Apothecary class, additional Operations, weapons, and gameplay reworks, with major gameplay additions offered as free updates.
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2's New Class Is Finally Confirmed — and It's Exactly What Everyone Suspected
Focus Entertainment has revealed the Year 3 roadmap for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, confirming that a new class will be added in early 2027. This announcement aligns with fan expectations for future content.
I've been hands on with all the new Warhammer 40K Space Marine models, these are the ones you should buy
This article reviews the new Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine models for the game's 11th edition, focusing on their buildability and gameplay utility. It highlights specific units like Kaius Konorious, Captain on Bike, Intercessor Squad, Outriders, and Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs, offering recommendations based on playstyle and complexity.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
Space Marine 2 dev says its games are so profitable in part because they're made outside of the US, and the company has "no real development in North America any more"
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits attributes the profitability of games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 partly to their development outside of North America, citing significantly lower costs. The company has reduced its North American development operations, focusing instead on Europe where salaries are lower. Willits also contrasted the development cost and sales of Space Marine 2 with a major North American studio's recent release, highlighting that high budgets are not always necessary for success.
Slangbella, vampyrer och Blizzcon: Vi tar spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, which include playing a variety of titles such as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Other mentioned games include HumanitZ, Goemon, and Japanese Drift Master, alongside attending events like Blizzcon and a local video game festival.
How Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Will Benefit From Tech Improvements Made for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Saber Interactive's development chief Tim Willits stated that the technology developed for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, despite underperforming commercially for publisher Focus Entertainment, will benefit the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. The tech work was considered successful in commercial terms for Saber Interactive.
Saber Interactive has "no real development in North America any more"
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits stated that the company no longer has significant game development operations in North America, with development now spread across 15 global studios. He emphasized the need for smart location choices in game development and criticized wasteful spending on large-scale projects, citing SnowRunner and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as examples of cost-effective successes.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Benefits From Tech Advancements in Toxic Commando, Says CCO
Saber Interactive's CCO Tim Willits stated that technological advancements made for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando will benefit Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. He highlighted improvements in AI, larger swarms, and the introduction of player-driven vehicles as key tech pillars supporting future games. Willits also expressed confidence in the ongoing development of Space Marine 3, fueled by the success of Space Marine 2 and a commitment to the Warhammer 40K universe.
StarCraft Shooter Has a “Full-Blown” Single-Player Campaign, Akin to Space Marine 2 – Rumor
Rumors suggest Blizzard Entertainment is developing a StarCraft shooter with a full single-player campaign, drawing comparisons to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Far Cry. Jez Corden of Windows Central claims to have seen pre-alpha footage and believes the game will feature a strong narrative focus, potentially with co-op elements, though multiplayer is also expected.
