Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Dev Moves to 'Set the Record Straight,' Insists It's Not Abandoning the Game Following Space Marine 3 Announcement

The unexpected announcement of the commencement of development for Space Marine 3 sent ripples of excitement and concern throughout the Warhammer 40,000 community. Just six months after the release of Space Marine 2, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive revealed their plans for the new installment in mid-March. This news came amidst ongoing discussions about the content updates needed to sustain player engagement in Space Marine 2.

In a recent blog post, both companies addressed these concerns, reassuring fans that Space Marine 2 would continue to receive robust support. They emphasized that the development of Space Marine 3 would not detract from their commitment to Space Marine 2, stating, "Space Marine 3 does not mean the end of Space Marine 2's development. Far from it. No teams are shifting over, no one is abandoning the game, and our plans to bring more awesome content to Space Marine 2 remain."

The companies outlined their roadmap for Space Marine 2, which includes the upcoming Patch 7 scheduled for mid-April. Moreover, they promised exciting new additions to the game in the coming months, such as a new class, new PvE operations, and new melee weapons. They teased, "Trust us, there are surprises even dataminers haven’t found out about :)." This announcement of Space Marine 3 is described as the start of a new project that is years away from release, and the companies expressed gratitude for the community's excitement and support.

The highlight of the announcement for Space Marine 2 is the introduction of a new class. Speculation among fans suggests that this could be the Apothecary, akin to a medic class in Space Marines, or perhaps the Librarian, bringing warp-powered space magic to the game. Additionally, the community has expressed a strong desire for a new melee weapon, with many hoping for the iconic axe from Secret Level's Warhammer 40,000 animated episode, which modders have already brought into the game.

The decision to move forward with Space Marine 3 was influenced by the success of Space Marine 2. In an interview with IGN following the launch of Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer, Tim Willits, hinted at the potential for story DLC and shared that ideas for Space Marine 3 were already being considered. He mentioned, "Our game director Dmitry Grigorenko, he has proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel." This suggests a continuation of the narrative, with IGN reporting on the likely enemy faction to appear in Space Marine 3.