Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 receives huge delay

Focus Home Entertainment has officially confirmed the delay of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, pushing its release from this Winter to the second half of 2024.

The exact release date of the Warhammer sequel is yet to be unveiled. However, publisher Focus Home Entertainment has promised an announcement in early December. The Game Awards trailer is set to air on December 7 to provide further insights into the highly anticipated sequel. It will be accessible on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

The delayed release's purpose is to give players a top-notch gaming experience. The additional development time is to polish the game, ensuring it meets the high expectations of the franchise's countless fans. Focus Home Entertainment expressed its dedication to providing a product of the highest quality, emphasizing the significance of Space Marine 2 within the iconic Games Workshop license. The previous two editions of The Game Awards have served as platforms for revealing Space Marine 2, making it a likely candidate for unveiling the release date during this year's ceremony.

Fans had been anticipating the announcement, and their suspicions of delaying the release were validated with the recent update provided by the publisher. According to Focus Home Entertainment, this highly anticipated third-person shooter, developed by Saber Interactive, is generating significant buzz, accumulating over a million wishlists.

The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 gaming experience introduces co-op support. It allows players to control the two squadmates either through AI or alongside allied players.

For those unfamiliar with the game's narrative, Space Marine 2 continues the story of Titus, a Captain Firstborn Marine of the Ultramarines Chapter. Titus, who successfully defeats a chaotic uprising in the first installment, faces new challenges, including a demotion to Lieutenant and a dangerous transformation into a Primaris Space Marine.

Players will lead Titus and his squad, Brother Sergeant Gadriel, and Brother Chairon, to battle against a Tyranid invasion, showcasing the game's co-op capabilities. Empowered with increased speed, strength, and stature, Titus is dispatched to confront an abrupt Tyranid invasion from Hive Fleet Leviathan, targeting the Imperial worlds of Kadaku and Avarax.