Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Purgation Update Is Now Live, Adds the Battle SimulatorWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released the Purgation Update, introducing a new Operation titled Purgation and a Battle Simulator for training. The update also adds new perk loadouts, Wargear features, Siege content, various weapons including the One-Handed Bolt Carbine, and heroic items.- Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer SkullsThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed loveWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has released a free PvE campaign mission and significant updates to its Siege Mode as part of the Purgation Update. The game is also available for free this weekend on PC and consoles, featuring a trial of the first few campaign missions and all PvP modes.
Warhammer Skulls 2026 – All The News and Updates for XBOXThe 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls festival brought numerous game announcements, updates, and discounts for Xbox platforms. Highlights include new trailers and gameplay reveals for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster. Several titles received free updates or DLC, and many games are available through Xbox Game Pass and Free Play Days.- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 shadowdrops its Purgation Update just in time for the Warhammer Skulls FestivalFocus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released the Purgation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, coinciding with the Warhammer Skulls Festival. This free update for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players includes a new PvE Operation, a significant revamp of Siege Mode, new weapon and armor cosmetics, and the Iron Hands Chapter Pack for Season Pass 2 owners. A free trial is also available for the game.
Warhammer Skull 2026 – All the game announcements and trailersThe Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game announcements and updates across the Warhammer universes. Highlights include the closed beta for Warhammer 40,000: Darktree, the Infinite Museion DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and the console launch of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks with cross-play and a new level editor. New titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch were also revealed, alongside updates for existing games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Shadowdrops Purgation Update, Patch 13 Adds New PvE Mission and a Lot MoreWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has received its Purgation Update, which is now live. The update includes Patch 13, introducing a new PvE mission and various other additions and improvements to the game.
- Warhammer Skulls 2026 Live Updates: All the Biggest Game RevealsThe Warhammer Skulls showcase event is providing live updates on new game announcements and reveals for the Warhammer universe. Major titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide are expected to feature updates.
How to watch Warhammer Skulls 2026The Warhammer Skulls 2026 event will showcase upcoming video game reveals for Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and The Old World on May 21st. The showcase will be streamed on official YouTube and Twitch channels, and will also feature deals on existing Warhammer games.
"Hydra is polished and battle-tested" – Why Saber Interactive is opening up its live-ops tool all developersSaber Interactive has made its proprietary live-ops tool, Hydra, available to all developers. Head of game services Dmitri Brevdo explained that the battle-tested platform supports functions like cross-platform play and matchmaking, and can be integrated into games using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or Saber's Swarm engine. The usage-based pricing model is designed to be cost-effective, with Saber aiming to balance standardization and flexibility for future integrations.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II releases next week, strategically spicing up Warhammer Skulls' barrage of battletool bignumber newsWarhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is set to release on May 21st, coinciding with the annual Warhammer Skulls showcase. Developer Kasedo Games revealed the date alongside details on two new leaders: Lector-Dogmatis Videx for the Adeptus Mechanicus and Obasis, The Shield, for the Necrons. The Warhammer Skulls event will also feature updates on other Warhammer titles including Space Marine 2 and Total War: Warhammer III.- Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.
Single-Player Alternatives to Helldivers 2 (2026) | TAGThis guide recommends seven single-player games that capture the intense combat, mission structure, or cathartic violence found in Helldivers 2, without requiring multiplayer coordination. Titles like Remnant II and Deep Rock Galactic offer similar gameplay loops, while Doom Eternal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 provide pure shooter catharsis. Returnal and Risk of Rain 2 offer run-based progression, and Metro Exodus provides a more atmospheric, deliberate experience.
Insane Space Marine 2 Support Will Extend into a Third Year of UpdatesDeveloper Saber Interactive has confirmed a third year of post-launch support for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which has reached 12 million players. The game's Siege Mode will be overhauled, and a practice arena will be added in an upcoming patch. All content planned for year three will remain free, with more details to be shared soon.
Valve's £85 Steam Controller sells out almost immediately, before popping up on resale sites like eBay for well over £100Valve's new Steam Controller sold out within 30 minutes of its release, with prices on resale sites like eBay quickly exceeding £150 in the UK and $300 in the US. Separately, Focus Entertainment announced that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will receive a third year of post-launch support, including free updates and DLC content.
'Your duty is not yet done' — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is so popular that it's getting…Developer Saber Interactive has announced a surprise third year of post-launch content for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, extending support through 2026. This decision comes after the game achieved over 12 million players and was recently added to Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.- Engagement RingFar Far West has sold 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's success has led to its live support being officially extended into a third year, with Steam player counts continuing to rise.
- Morning MultiplexAn official gameplay video for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been released, showcasing the Practice Arena mode. The video provides a look at the combat and mechanics of the upcoming title.
Warhammer Classics Return: SNEG Games Talks Preservation and Re-ReleasesSNEG GAMES co-founders Artem Shchuiko and Oleg Klapovskiy discuss their partnership with Games Workshop to bring classic Warhammer titles back to modern platforms. They emphasize the importance of game preservation, the challenges of remastering older games while respecting their original design, and the inspiration these titles can provide to new developers. The interview also touches on specific beloved games like Space Hulk and Dark Omen, and the potential for future re-releases.