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

The Warhammer 40,000 community was rocked by the unexpected announcement of Space Marine 3's development, which came just six months after the release of Space Marine 2. This news, shared by publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive in mid-March, raised concerns about the ongoing support for Space Marine 2.

In a recent blog post, both companies addressed these concerns head-on, reassuring fans that Space Marine 2 would continue to receive robust support. They emphasized that the development of Space Marine 3 does not signal the end of Space Marine 2's lifecycle. "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 clarified.

The companies outlined their commitment to Space Marine 2, revealing the continuation of the year one roadmap and the upcoming release of Patch 7 in mid-April. Moreover, they teased the introduction of a new class, new PvE operations, and new melee weapons in the coming months. "Trust us, there are surprises even dataminers haven’t found out about :)" they hinted, sparking excitement and speculation among fans.

The announcement of Space Marine 3, described as a project years away from release, was met with enthusiasm from the community. "Many of you were very excited for this project and this makes us incredibly happy and motivated. Thank you for the unwavering support," the developers expressed, while also affirming their dedication to enhancing Space Marine 2.

The new class for Space Marine 2 is a major point of interest, with many fans speculating that it could be the Apothecary, akin to a medic class, or possibly the Librarian, bringing warp-powered space magic into the game. As for the new melee weapon, there's a strong desire among fans to see the iconic axe from Secret Level's Warhammer 40,000 animated episode incorporated into Space Marine 2, a desire so strong that modders have already taken it upon themselves to add it to the game.

The decision to move forward with Space Marine 3 comes on the heels of Space Marine 2's successful launch. In a previous interview with IGN, Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits hinted at the potential for story DLC and shared that ideas for Space Marine 3 were already in discussion. "Our game director Dmitry Grigorenko, he has proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel," Willits revealed, suggesting a continuation of the narrative and possibly the introduction of new enemy factions, as reported by IGN.