The Warhammer 40,000 community was rocked by the surprise announcement of the development of Space Marine 3, just six months after the release of Space Marine 2. The news, shared by publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive in mid-March, raised concerns among fans about the future support of Space Marine 2.
In a recent blog post, both companies addressed these concerns head-on, promising continued support for Space Marine 2. They made a significant announcement about the game's future, aiming to reassure players that Space Marine 3's development does not signal the end of Space Marine 2's lifecycle.
“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 is still in place, with Patch 7 set to launch in mid-April. In the coming months, players can look forward to a new class, new PvE operations, and new melee weapons. The developers teased, “Trust us, there are surprises even dataminers haven’t found out about :)”
The announcement of Space Marine 3 is merely the beginning of a new project, years away from release. The companies expressed gratitude for the community's excitement and reiterated their commitment to Space Marine 2.
The major announcement for Space Marine 2 includes the introduction of a new class, with fans speculating it could be the Apothecary or the Librarian, the latter offering the allure of warp-powered space magic. Additionally, a new melee weapon has sparked interest, with fans particularly eager to see the axe from Secret Level's animated Warhammer 40,000 episode incorporated into the game, a desire that has already led modders to take action.
AnswerSee ResultsThe decision to greenlight Space Marine 3 was anticipated, given 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 potential story DLC and shared that ideas for Space Marine 3 were already being discussed. He suggested that the campaign of Space Marine 2 sets the stage for a sequel, with IGN reporting on the likely enemy faction to feature in Space Marine 3.
“Our game director Dmitry Grigorenko, he has proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel,” Willits said at the time. “Yes, yes, yes! There's so many different factions... there are other chapters, too, that are interesting...”
