Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2is rumored to have a gameplay reveal happening at The Game Awards 2022.Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2is a direct sequel to Saber Interactive’sWarhammer 40K: Space Marine.
Saber Interactive releasedWarhammer 40K: Space Marinein 2011, which is set in Games Workshop’s grimdark science fictionWarhammer 40Kuniverse. The single-player game sets players as Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, a chapter of genetically engineered superhumans tasked with defending humanity from an ever-encroaching horde of alien conquerors. The sequel was announced at The Game Awards 2021, surprising fans whohadn’t expected aWarhammer 40K: Space Marinesequel.
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Rumors from Insider Gaming speculate that a gameplay debut forWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2will be unveiled at The Game Awards 2022 on December 8. Players will be able to continue the story from the first game, with players taking the role of Captain Titus and fighting against a swarm of ravenous alien creatures called Tyranids. The sequel was announced in 2021, but there was very little gameplay footage revealed along with it. If a previousSpace Marine 2behind-the-scenes videois any indicator,Warhammer 40Kfans will be treated to some very engaging gameplay footage.
With the original announcement forSpace Marine 2coming out at The Game Awards 2021, it’s very fitting that a gameplay reveal would be shown at The Game Awards 2022. It’s a big event in the gaming industry and givenWarhammer 40K’s dedicated fanbase, the reveal is sure to draw a lot of attention and get fans of the 40K franchise and of the originalSpace Marinegame newly interested in the release ofSpace Marine 2. This reveal could also reassure fans thatWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2can live up tothe unique qualities ofWarhammer 40K: Space Marine.
Warhammer 40Kis one of the most popular tabletop miniature wargame franchises, and there have been plenty of video games set in the40Kuniverse. While many have not been fan favorites, there have been a few standouts delivered, such as RTSDawn of War, turn-based tacticsMechanicus, and, of course,Space Marine. With the positive reception of the original, releasingSpace Marine 2seems to make sense. Additionally, the recentrelease ofWarhammer 40K: Darktidehas probably created an increased interest in40Kvideo games, which Saber Interactive can take advantage of.
Of course, some40Kfans might not be as interested in another hack-and-slash game set in the 41st Millenium, given the turn-based strategy roots of the franchise. However, there seems to be enough of a market to makeSpace Marine 2worth it, and it seems that a lot of fans will be excited to see gameplay footage if this rumor proves to be true.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is currently in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
