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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

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Developer description

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Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes. Fight the enemies of Mankind as Lieutenant Demetrian Titus in this sequel to 2011’s Space Marine, and prove your loyalty once again as you are reinstated to the Ultramarines. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets and uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night. Dive into a war of galactic proportions! Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, and purge the relentless Tyranid swarms made possible by Saber’s trademark Swarm Engine.…

Player sentiment

What players actually say

All Steam reviews ↗
87%positive · Very Positive
127.3K English reviews · Oct 21, 2026
“This game feels like a love letter to the golden age of Xbox 360 games. It's a full bundled game with a campaign, an amazing PVE & PVP game modes. When this game was at launch, it was barebones & left a lot to be desired. Years & many updates later. This is not only my favorite Warhammer 40K videogame, but up there…”
Polentallo

29.7h played · 7 helpful

Steam ↗
“Sometimes I just want to feel like I'm controlling an unstoppable tank of a man while wielding a weapon larger than most people. I get to decorate his armor with adorable scrolls and skulls, all while serving the emperor. - I do wish the campaign were longer, but the extra game modes are fantastic and I loved…”
NexusGoblin

16.9h played · 11 helpful

Steam ↗
“An excellent sequel to the first game, It improves upon Space Marine 1 in every way, especially the visuals. This game knows how to arrange massive set pieces all across the map. The combat and feel of the game is also great and satisfying, you can almost feel the weight of the footsteps and recoil. My only gripe…”
Brave_Flamingo

30.7h played · 1 helpful

Steam ↗
“Its kind of hard to recommend this game if you dont have friends to play it with. but i definitely think there's a good chunk of content to sink your teeth into. PROs- variety of gamemodes lots of customization options ( though positioning decals/emblems could've been nice to have.) gunplay is fine lots of weap…”
Joback Manhorse

283h played · 1 helpful

Steam ↗

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Images: Focus Entertainment via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.

Specs

System requirements

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minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i5-8600K
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. 30 FPS in 1920x1080 with "Low" preset.

recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 75 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with the "Ultra" preset.

FAQ

Common questions

When was Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 released?+

Steam lists the release date as Sep 9, 2024.

What platforms is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 available on?+

Windows

How is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 reviewed on Steam?+

Very Positive — 87% of 127.3K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 21, 2026.