Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Released Sep 2024

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

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Evaluation

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launched on September 9, 2024 and has been receiving a sustained stream of major content updates ever since, with the developer explicitly committing to continued support well into 2027. The post-launch update history is substantial. Six major content updates have shipped since launch: the Reclamation Update (November 25, 2025), the Techmarine Update (February 26, 2026) — which added an entirely new playable class — the Purgation Update (May 21, 2026) adding a new PvE Operation and Battle Simulator, and the Confrontation Update (July 28, 2026), which the developer described as "bringing Year 2 to an epic conclusion" with two new PvP maps, a new Terminus enemy, and new Heroic weapons. A hotfix (14.1) was issued on August 11, 2026, just three days before today's date. Crucially, the developer has been explicit and detailed about what is coming next. The May 29, 2026 community update revealed Year 3 plans, committing to five major updates (Patches 15 through 19), a brand-new playable class arriving in the first half of 2027, new weapons including the Absolvor Bolt Pistol and a One-Handed Thunder Hammer, two new operation bosses, and a new Chaos-focused Siege Mode spin-off. The June 25, 2026 community update expanded on these teasers, naming specific Season Pass 3 cosmetics including a Wolf Guard Champion (planned for September), a Deathwatch Champion, and an Exorcists Cosmetic Pack. The Patch 14.0 notes also directly referenced "Patch 15" as an upcoming larger update, and noted that a significant new PvP feature is in the works. Both Season Pass and Season Pass 2 are fully released, and all 25 current DLC entries are marked as shipped. However, Season Pass 3 has been explicitly announced, meaning more paid cosmetic DLC is on the way alongside the free content updates. The game is actively and vigorously supported, with no signals of slowdown — the most recent official communication was August 11, 2026.
Evidence
Confrontation Update (Patch 14.0) launches, described as 'bringing Year 2 to an epic conclusion', confirming Year 2 is complete and Year 3 is the next phase. Patch notes reference upcoming Patch 15 improvements to the wargear system and Tactical class perk rework.
news post · Jul 28, 2026 source content planned
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June community update names specific Year 3 content: Absolvor Bolt Pistol, One-Handed Thunder Hammer, two new bosses, Chaos Siege spin-off, Wolf Guard Champion (September), Deathwatch Champion, and Exorcists Cosmetic Pack. Patch 15 described as a 'much bigger' update than Patch 14.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

28 of 28 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Fight the enemies of Mankind as Lieutenant Demetrian Titus in this sequel to 2011’s Space Marine, and prove your loyalty once again as you are reinstated to the Ultramarines. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets and uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night.

Dive into a war of galactic proportions! Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, and purge the relentless Tyranid swarms made possible by Saber’s trademark Swarm Engine.

Jump in endlessly brutal and replayable PvE and PvP modes as your own Space Marines, unlocking new skills and cosmetics the more you play! Fight as one of seven unique classes, unlock up to 25 perks for each class, add perks to each of your weapons, and customise your appearance with a huge array of armour and weapon cosmetics!

Tear through unending waves of Tyranid and Chaos assaults and fight to survive as long as you can in the unforgiving 3-player Siege mode. Accumulate points with each wave you defeat to spend on ammunition, equipment charges, Medicae Stimms and more… or use them to summon reinforcements like Cadians, Space Marines or the mighty Dreadnought.

Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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