When is the Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date? Space Marine 2 is the long-awaited sequel in the high-octane shooter series, and it’s finally on the way from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment. But, what do we know about it so far ahead of the Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date?
Below, you can find out the latest on the story Saber is crafting for Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, in addition to any gameplay trailers and updates the developers share. And, of course, any additional information that is important to understand before you jump into the new PS5 game and new Xbox game has been added below.
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date
The Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date is Monday, September 9, 2024, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The big date was revealed in the aptly named ‘Release Date Reveal’ trailer which aired at The Game Awards 2023.
Unfortunately, Space Marine 2 will not be released on last-gen consoles, making it one of the first Warhammer games to be a current-gen exclusive title. We expect this will, at least, result in the game taking full advantage of the power of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Space Marine 2 was originally set to launch in Winter 2023 after a release window was revealed at Summer Game Fest that year. However, in November 2023 publisher Focus Entertainment confirmed that the game would be delayed to the “second half of 2024.”
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 story
As a Space Marine, Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2’s story allows you to embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, unleashing your abilities and arsenal on the Tyranid hordes.
More details on the story haven’t been revealed yet, but we do know that Captain Titus will be played by Clive Standen, who you might recognize from the TV show Vikings.
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 gameplay
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 is a third-person shooter and hack ‘n’ slash game, so expect fast-paced and brutal action against hordes of Tyranids in the name of the Emperor.
The June 2024 ‘Gameplay Overview Trailer’ gives a solid rundown of everything you can expect to find in-game, including details on its campaign and co-op Operations mode.
Before that, the Summer Game Fest 2023 Space Marine 2 gameplay trailer showcased a lot of what to expect from the game, namely fast-paced and brutal action against hordes of Tyranids. The original game was already very action-heavy, with Bolter fire left, right, and center against Orks. But now, Space Marine 2 somehow takes it up a notch with much more fluid controls and animations.
Perhaps most excitingly, it was originally confirmed at Summer Game Fest 2023 that Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 multiplayer co-op would be a brand new addition to the sequel. Players will be able to play the full campaign experience with up to three players, meaning you can fight for the Emperor alongside two friends. While Space Marine 1 featured both a multiplayer mode and co-op mode, Space Marine 2 brings the action to the story campaign for the first time.
There’s also the first gameplay trailer from The Game Awards 2022 as well if you want to see more of the action:
That covers everything you need to know ahead of the Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 release date. For more on Warhammer 40K outside of the realm of videogames, check out how to play the tabletop game, as well as the Warhammer 40K factions you’ll soon encounter.