The announcement that development of Space Marine 3 had begun sent shockwaves through the Warhammer 40,000 community, sparking concerns about the future of Space Marine 2. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive made this surprise reveal in mid-March, just six months after the release of Space Marine 2, amidst existing worries about the amount of content planned for the game to keep players engaged.
In a new blog post, both companies addressed these concerns, reassuring fans that they remain committed to supporting Space Marine 2. They promised to continue developing the game and made a significant announcement about upcoming content.
“Mid-March, we announced that Space Marine 3 had begun development and we’re excited to see your enthusiasm, although we hear those of you who fear for Space Marine 2 and its future support,” the statement read.“So let us set the record straight: 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.”
Space Marine 2’s year one roadmap remains intact, with Patch 7 scheduled for release in mid-April. In the coming months, players can look forward to a new class, new PvE operations, and new melee weapons. “Trust us, there are surprises even dataminers haven’t found out about :)” the statement teased.
The announcement of Space Marine 3 marks the beginning of a new project, which is years away from release. “Many of you were very excited for this project and this makes us incredibly happy and motivated. Thank you for the unwavering support. That being said, we still have a lot to offer to the players with Space Marine 2.”
The big reveal for Space Marine 2 includes a new class and a new melee weapon. Fans are buzzing with speculation about these additions. Many believe the new class might be the Apothecary, akin to a medic class for Space Marines, though there’s hope it could be the Librarian, introducing warp-powered space magic. As for the melee weapon, fans are eager to see the axe from Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 animated episode integrated into the game, a desire so strong that modders have already taken matters into their own hands.
AnswerSee ResultsThe decision to proceed with Space Marine 3 comes as little surprise, given the success of Space Marine 2. In an interview with IGN following Space Marine 2's launch, Saber Interactive Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits mentioned the potential for story DLC and hinted at ideas for Space Marine 3. Without spoiling the Space Marine 2 campaign, it's clear that a continuation is on the horizon, with IGN reporting on the likely enemy faction to appear in the sequel.
“Our game director Dmitry Grigorenko, he has proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel,” Willits stated at the time. “Yes, yes, yes! There's so many different factions... there are other chapters, too, that are interesting...”
