Warhammer: Space Marine 2’s great success motivated Games Workshop for new projects.
Developed by Saber Interactive Space Marine 2was released in 2024 and gave great momentum to the Warhammer universe. The game received full marks from both players and critics for its impressive campaign mode and lively multiplayer experience. Space Marine 2, which managed to reach 4.5 million players, had an important place in Games Workshop’s income from video games. Following this success, the company began preparations for a new Warhammer game.
Success and Future Plans of Space Marine 2
Space Marine 2 attracted not only fans of the Warhammer universe, but also a wide audience interested in action games. The game has reached millions of players by presenting the epic fight against the Tyranid threat with unique gameplay. The game, which received a “Strong” rating from critics with an 86% recommendation rate on the OpenCritic platform, managed to stay alive with the free updates regularly offered by Saber Interactive.
Games Workshop CEO Kevin Rountree emphasized that successes such as Space Marine 2 are not always guaranteed, and stated that they are looking for the next big project in the Warhammer universe. The company carefully manages its expectations following the success of the game and continues to collaborate with different studios for new projects.
Games Workshop has announced that it is working on Warhammer 40,000: Mechanics II as the next big game in the Warhammer universe. This turn-based tactical game developed by Bulwark Studios will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms. Although the release date has not been announced yet, fans are waiting for this game with great excitement.