Space Marine 2 Dev Clarifies: Not Abandoning Game Despite Space Marine 3 Buzz

The announcement of the development of Space Marine 3 sent ripples of excitement and concern throughout the Warhammer 40,000 community, especially given its timing just six months after the release of Space Marine 2. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive made the announcement in mid-March, amidst ongoing discussions about the content pipeline for Space Marine 2.

In a reassuring blog post, both companies addressed the community's concerns head-on, emphasizing their commitment to continuing support for Space Marine 2. They clarified that the initiation of Space Marine 3 does not signal the end of Space Marine 2's development. "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," the statement read.

The roadmap for Space Marine 2 remains robust, with Patch 7 slated for a mid-April release. Excitingly, the game is set to expand with the addition of a new class, new PvE operations, and new melee weapons in the coming months. The companies teased, "Trust us, there are surprises even dataminers haven’t found out about :)".

While Space Marine 3 is still in its early stages and years away from release, the announcement has sparked significant enthusiasm among fans. The developers expressed their gratitude for the community's support and excitement, stating, "Many of you were very excited for this project and this makes us incredibly happy and motivated. Thank you for the unwavering support."

The highlight of the upcoming content for Space Marine 2 is undoubtedly the new class. Speculation among fans leans towards the possibility of an Apothecary class, akin to a medic role, or perhaps the mystical Librarian class, bringing warp-powered abilities into the fray. Additionally, the introduction of a new melee weapon has fans buzzing, with many hoping for the iconic axe seen in Secret Level's Warhammer 40,000 animated episode, which modders have already incorporated into the game.

The decision to move forward with Space Marine 3 comes as no surprise given the success of Space Marine 2. In an interview with IGN shortly after Space Marine 2's launch, Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits hinted at potential story DLC and early conceptualization of Space Marine 3. He mentioned, "Our game director Dmitry Grigorenko, he has proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel," indicating a rich future for the franchise with diverse factions and chapters to explore.

This commitment to both current and future projects underscores the dedication of Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive to the Warhammer 40,000 universe and its fans.