Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Developer Diary

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We're thrilled to unveil a Developer Diary today, taking you behind the scenes for a glimpse at all the work that went into creating Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This BTS Dev Diary even includes a handful of brand-new gameplay shots!
Space Marine 2 is open for pre-orders and will launch September 9 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Pre-order the Gold and Ultra Editions today and play up to 4 days before release.

[@chenbeixuan9184]

this is literally what every warhammer fan wants

[@teobratuteodor1728]

And diserve.

[@_ghostly_]

Hell I'm not a Warhammer fan but this game looks great

[@MZFKDL]

@@_ghostly_ same) 1st game is great)

[@teobratuteodor1728]

@@_ghostly_ and the first game is among most playd Warhammer 40k games to you can plat as a dreadnut too. A dreadnut is a walker with two arms or one with a flame thrower on the forearm and if it have only one the other one is replaced by a high variety of other weapons, from a double minigun, heavy bolter, plasma cannon, melta cannon and more. It also depends on what character is the dreadnut from and its piloted by a space marine who was injured beyond repair and space marines can live for pretty much forever do to space marines are functionaly immortal and there is no space marine who died of old age.

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

I want one where you play as an Ork, space marines are boring

[@derkuma]

"I'm scared, but i'm excited." - Me too! :)

[@ChapterMasterValrak]

Would love a mission as Deathwatch Titus!

[@AdornByFire]

I’d like to see a video where you put pressure on games workshop about the insane price increases.

[@ChapterMasterValrak]

@@AdornByFire yeah because they’re going to listen to someone who they literally blacklisted 😂

[@alpharius_nox]

Tell Saber to give us an option to turn off those COD hitmarkers! 😂

[@offtankgaming1310]

If you’ve read the lore on what happens to Titus between games and seen these BTS vids, I think it’s incredibly likely!

[@commissarkitty3553]

@@ChapterMasterValrak ahh good 'ol GW, their hatred toward the 40k fanbase is still going strong i see.

[@daisukeds85]

Didn't recognize Clive without his giant Viking beard. Rolo's playing Titus! Awesome!

[@Gaz918]

Mark Strong would be better.

[@daisukeds85]

@@Gaz918 Agreed but his fame has grown quite a bit since the 1st game so they probably couldn't afford him.

[@WTFisTingispingis]

He's apparently a huge fan of the franchise, it's gotta be a dream come true to be a space marine in a game.

[@BAWBBAGET]

Good luck on the optimization, that'll be crucial on establishing a good first impression

[@D4rkm00r]

If you ensure this runs buttery smooth @60 FPS then you might just have the action game of the year under your belt! :)

[@Blackthorn869]

Recent(3 days ago) upload said average was in 80s to 90s, with very occasional dips down to ~60 on very demanding scenes. Dont remember the Tuber that uploaded it, but I just watched it about an hour ago.

[@joachim160664]

Last time i upgraded my PC, i bought a 4090, specifically to max this game. I genuinely don't remember the last time i was this excited for a new title. I have put my faith in the devs. this just HAS to be good

[@jk6956]

It has to be honestly, if its not its going to leave a very bad taste for A LOT of people, not just normal gamers, but also Warhammer fans.

[@vantagecontrol]

It has to be, and emperor willing, IT WILL BE 🔥

[@thinkingonyx847]

@@jk6956the stakes seem very high

[@jk6956]

@@thinkingonyx847 Yeah they do, kinda good that it leaked lol? Cuz every comment I read that played it said it played good.

[@Dracobyte]

I wish TotalBiscuit was alive to play Space Marine 2. His videos inttoduced me to Warhammer 40K. Rest in peace The Cynical Brit.

[@yashabreslove8276]

I had no idea he had passed 🥺

[@IrishPaladyn]

god bless you for remembering that excellent man. I'll never forget his videos especially the ones with Jesse

[@JSDRB]

You had me at armor color customization....I'm so ready!!!!

[@Skullbushi]

This video feels like its straight out of 2010, no pandering, no post-modern swag music, no random celebrity endorsements, you can see its actual dev gamers talking in this video and people with passion working on the project Fuck the pre-order bonuses tho

[@Trymeplays]

Yes, more!

[@Caster4440]

Randy Pitchford had the same approach to the ALIENS Colonial Marines game. The dev interview was basically the same. So I'm skeptical.

[@ForelliBoy]

@@Caster4440 on the other hand its Randy Fucking Pitchford

[@Skullbushi]

@@Caster4440 I'm with you bud, specially in today's industry standards I try to set my expectations as low as possible

[@zachsilby4569]

​@@Skullbushi Yeah, my standards are "It's gotta be just as fun as the original." and anything better is bonus.

[@collecter343]

Know No Fear is what made me like the Ultramarines and get into 40K in general, awesome book.

[@АндрейАльтас]

Уже куплено нами 18 цифровых копий Ultra Edition (Preorder) в Стим. За ру. озвучку отдельное спасибо. Вы слышите нас а мы вас.

[@Poppa-H]

Veteran of the OG Space Marine, gives a 'purity seal' of approval 👌 Cool video

[@imaginehonor8408]

LOOK GUYS I UNDERSTAND THAT GAMES WORKSHOP ARE FUCKING UP! BUT OUR BROTHERS AT SABER INTERACTIVE DO NOT DESERVE THIS BACKLASH. So hopefully we can support the game cause they did it right

[@MagnustheRad]

Yeah, these two should not be trown in the same boat. Saber are fans of 40k and want to make a game that brings this universe to life. you can, however, point at Sabres game additions and how they monetize their game and critique that.

[@filthyfergus923]

Wait, What backlash is going on?

[@Geekinofflife]

​@@MagnustheRadgames ain't free lad. Gotta pay for support on a game and also invest in future titles and support. I feel like gamers miss this fact. Games were smaller and easier to developed when you paid 49.99 for what was at the time a complete game. But today a lot of devs (not all) try and push the envelope. Salaries for game devs were also cheaper. Not saying that some companies don't take advantage but I don't see the masses of gamers complaining moving to develop their own complete game .

[@tommasopisapia7464]

how is GW fucking up lol? they are always selling more and more each year

[@shadowrobot7708]

@@Geekinofflife The game costs money to buy thats how they make money.

[@leekaijit36]

“You're the EMPEROR Chosen” “You're the Death for the HERETICS.” “In the name of the EMPEROR...” “Purge them all!” May the Vengeance of the Angels Smile upon the Victory Praise the glory Ultrama And pray the EMPEROR protects

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

This really is giving me old school 2007 - 2010 vibes, if they deliver on their promises It's going to be great for gamers and great for the industry as a whole.

[@d.c.stranded7134]

I don't know how to explain it but looking all this footage really makes me want another Resistance as well, oh Sony

[@Kaixatw]

Wow, that power fist✊

[@littleclose6753]

This project is the most anticipated for me during all those years when Dawn of War came out. Yes Part 1 of Spacemarine is a great game, but for all the pluses it felt too crammed in because of the technology of its time, THQ's resources. Now I'm convinced that a great job has been done on the sequel. I can't wait for the release. Thanks to the developers for this celebration for me as a Warhammer 40k fan.

[@Denso481]

REMEMBER NO PREORDERS. *HOLD THE LINE*

[@Blackthorn869]

No.

[@Kingdarius1994]

Fuck that I’m gettin the ultra marine edition this not wukong the game actually has content and scratches that itch we’ve all been trying to reach pre order is a must brother!

[@DEATHWISH65]

Bro I’m so happy we got the voice actor we deserve I will always here rolo lol

[@offtankgaming1310]

Sevastus Acheran: “You’re a Lef-tenant now, is that going to be a problem?” Titus: “Loo-tenant Titus.” Mechanicus Guy: “Loo-tenant Titus? Praise the Omnissiah!” Is it going to be both?

[@Darren_Xero]

Lef-tenant...

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

It’s gonna be both. I imagine that Ultramarines, being comprised of 500 worlds, will have very different cultures and pronunciations.

[@viniciusdomenighi6439]

Litle tenant 😂😂

[@Gerardbutleromg]

​@LordCrate-du8zm but gw has said it's pronounced lef......

[@Axymoon]

@@Gerardbutleromg i like to believe people pronouncing words differently in the universe enriches it. You just added accents which deepens the world. There are rules on how to pronounce each word in every language on earth, yet people say it differently based on their upbringing. Are you guys really gonna argue about it just because gw said something?

[@phobicbigot]

no talk of DEI or any retconning...this is truley a REAL gamer's game and it looks phenominal. A labor of love from passionate and dedicated devs who know what their actual audience wants. It is absolutely mindblowing when you look at everything this game is compared to something like dustborn (no capital D because that would be phobic and racist to lowercase letters). I bought the ULTRA version of WH40K: SM2 and am so excited to get started on the 5th.

[@jocosesonata]

3:23 - Imagine this, but with Orks.

[@Elbethium]

This is my next obssession after elden ring

[@Cipher_X_x]

So hyped for this game…I didn’t even know I’d be into 40k until I saw the recent coverage, now I’ve gone down the rabbit hole

[@thermthehopeender9255]

God I hope that we have an option to customize and equip a helmet on Titus is included.

[@Red9_Channel]

Wow. Its refreshing to see the devs are actual passionate about Warhammer game.

[@RoyVas]

I am extremely excited, I can't wait to have many sleepless nights playing this game.

[@Calloflunacy]

Can't wait for this game to come out, it looks like the books come to life in the best way. Really want to hear more from the developers about how the swarm AI works as well, as I don't think I've ever seen a swarm in a game look as good as the Tyranids do in these gameplay trailers.

[@Romey1son]

You can tell it's a passion project

[@ResidentBot225]

I’m excited because it’s gonna release on my birthday

[@SmoothSeek]

I hope we get Chaos Operations later down the line, maybe some armor or customization pieces for those who've played the first game and have gotten some impressive achievements like reaching Max level, or Getting the True Son of the Emperor Achievement. It would be a classic gaming perk I always enjoys

[@JahGotWings]

I like coming into a series when they say, "this game is everything we've learned in the past". Pretty much getting the full Warhammer experience at its peak.

[@AB-zd1iy]

Thank you so much, guys! We have been waiting so long for this game. We are very grateful for your hard work and dedication to this project. The emperor would be proud.

[@Reliken]

So, the classes we'll be able to choose from for Operations and PVP modes are Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper, and Heavy. Is there any chance there will be additional unlockable classes like psyker (librarian/sorcerer), apothecary, or techmarine? For a psyker class, at least, I imagine a lot of the abilities have already been designed for the Thousand Sons...

[@TheFlyWahine]

Looks and sounds really awsome and so refreshing to hear devs that actually care about there game and the ip.

[@wonderbat1618]

When will we be able to see a Developer Diary video for John Carpenter's Toxic Commando?

[@escalope7214]

5:12 get rid of that horrible blue sight PLEASE !!!!! (or at least put an option to unable it in the settings)

[@torhagen]

The Emperor Protects!

[@legendarydavo]

Legit... Love the passion! Love the novel name drops! Love the committment!

[@noticemesenpie69]

Just upgraded mine to 30 series few days ago, i cant wait to join in the fray im 2 months battle brothers 🔥

[@CodinFarzel]

Hope we can use our customized space marine in the singleplayer (visuals wise) at least as a post campaign unlock

[@hahaureadmyname]

anyone else still butthurt that they either werent able, or decided not to, get mark strong to reprise the role of titus

[@Mondtor]

If they do not manage optimisation at launch, I wouldn't be upset. It's a mega complex engine foreworks. But they should present the system specs next days...

[@Backlash23]

How cool would it be if we got certain mission types for co-op after launch where you play as a team of dreadnoughts for the full mission

[@GamerForLife012]

Hopefully, we can represent any of the legions in SM2

[@iluvrobux7658]

Rollo as Titus, fuk yeahh!!

[@Kingdarius1994]

I’m gonna make myself fall in love with the game I need it!!!!!

[@Wardain87]

WAS THAT A THRICKIN DREADNOUGHT

[@derjoghurtmitderecke]

The emperor will be pleased. You earned yourself a good noodle skull.

[@Chuck2076]

It looks so good! I hope the story is long! I want as much time as possible in order to take it all in!

[@usprulse]

When writers, deveolpers, designers do what they love, love the lore and the universe they are set to build up./

[@SonnyBear5]

So excited for this game! Let us play as any chapter in multiplayer please!

[@lorenzogonzalez4300]

They have really made a graphically impressive game, it looks like it will take advantage of the modern hardware of next-generation PCs and consoles. I would like them to add the NVIDIA DLSS, DLAA and Reflex technology that helps to have a better PC experience.

[@Aegis.]

where are the requierements guys…

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

Define “requirements”. It’s available on PC and any console barring the switch

[@Aegis.]

@@LordCrate-du8zm brother, hardware requierements. As in every other game in the universe.

[@siddhanthmv3675]

Yeah I've been waiting for that as well based on that will decide to preorder or not...

[@OGSpaceMarine]

For the Imperium of Man and Terra’s Golden Throne!

[@TheWolfSharp]

So fucking good, loved the customization and the narrative segments in this, can't wait to play it; so happy we're able to play it PVE solo, as well.

[@Mangaka_Ody]

I’m buying a ps5 just for this game. No joke

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

I feel you, I'm getting a Series X in a few weeks for the same reason, can't wait to play!

[@Darkangelnum1]

Don't know how you'd do it but terminator armor would be sick

[@CanadianViking24]

I'm not a game developer but I think a 16 player co-op one life last stand would be cool for the future like a a year or two in the future

[@Mondy667]

Nice, amazing video( I haven't watched it)

[@apopsis520]

Hi focus entertainment is there any possible smidge of info i could get about toxic commando

[@DerAlteU96]

05:03 Power Fist! And it sounds good :D.

[@zombekill2574]

Im so excited from warhammer 40,000 Space marine 2 can wait to Play it🔥🔥

[@zhangirzhuginis8338]

За Императора! 💪⚔️🌏

[@ya_ong22]

The Warhammer 40k series is good for RTS genres like Starcraft, but it looks better to release them in multiple FPS games like the popular FPS game Doom. I hope there will be more Warhammer 40k FPS games featuring Space Marine or Terminator Marine. I'm really looking forward to this new work.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I hope these developers make either a new Hulk game or a new Punisher game

[@deadwolf2978]

Why Titus was demoted from Captain to Leiutenant?

[@CrimsonElite00151154]

Then you haven't played the first one, or just completely forgot about it. He was apprehended by the Inquisition after being reported by that stupid ass boy scout Leandros for the suspicion of Titus having resisted the Warp. He was then appointed within the Deathwatch as some sort of penance and fast forward, he was accepted back into the Ultramarines at the cost of him being demoted from a Captain, to a Lieutenant.

[@themoltenedge1148]

while he was away from the ultramarines, someone else was promoted, then some other guy was promoted, there is no room for a captain in the second company at the moment

[@Xander_Park]

Watched this on IGN'S channel yesterday, awesome stuff! Hyped!

[@duckpunt41]

I genuinely hope this game is optimized for basic PC users.

[@Start3rPack]

Weird but also fitting seeing Tim Willits here. Not surprised he likes Warhammer, but it's also weird seeing an American face.

[@Hesopod-w3b]

Space Marine III: Ultramarines vs death guard ALSO ADD SPLITSCREEN PLEASEEEE

[@DanielFerreira-mh2hd]

6:05 Undoubtedly you are asking more...

[@olsen3127]

Preordered on ps5 already. I hope you can take the time you need. Cancelling open beta makes me a bit worried though. Still day one for me.

[@lebombe8342]

Amazing work ! Go Saber go !

[@--SHEPHERD-OF-MOTHER-EARTH--]

I don't know why u deleted the video earlier but please add battle sisters to the game!

[@LOLMGS]

*Insert the Titus aproves gif*

[@L33TThor]

good PR vid. hope it exceeds everyone's expectations

[@pietsimon]

hope my old 6850k is enough for 1080p

[@DataIIDX]

This game’s gonna be the BGE, and I am not open to debate!

[@R0xXx78]

Please create an option for the players to be able to play "aliens fireteam elite" in solo mode or with bots, because i barely can't find people that still play the game online anymore...

[@Vesenniy_Veter]

Does it require a constant Internet connection or can you complete the story offline?

[@joelenriquesuarezsanchez-lg3nq]

Courage and Honor.

[@BladeMaster0000046]

Happy I've pre-ordered this, most importantly is that this game needs a smooth launch, though the unpopular opinion of those who want to pre-order compared to those who don't I think pre-orders are also a good indication of what may be expected as in term of units that may be sold to judge the amount of servers needed for the player base. COD used to do that in the earlier days but games today have been failing at keeping a smooth launch while people are trying to have that great first impression run we all come to love and expect with gaming. More so we also tend to see gaming developers make a game larger then they can polish in time. This tends to lead to bad launches.

[@AdornByFire]

Why is this same video being posted on dozens of different major youtubes with different titles but it being the same thing?

[@Xander_Park]

Super heavy marketing strategies

[@derjoghurtmitderecke]

Eternal marketing campaign.

[@yujirohanma1081]

This happens with most games

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

YOU WILL NEVER BE RID OF SPACE MARINE II! THE MARKETING IS TOO POWERFUL!

[@wearesimulated1579]

Would you prefer they didn't market the game so it does poorly and we don't get a Space Marine 3?

[@charlesdavel4270]

Jeez what an awesome game. Thanks

[@Pablosaavedra999]

I still cant believe This is true…. This is what we always wanted… GLORY FOR ULTRAMAR

[@RedEyedJEdi410]

Very, very excited for this.

[@Gaetor]

I need this in my life

[@masterbkb]

Can't F..... wait for this masterpiece😵😵😵 I wish getting all achievements will be as time consuming as Gears 5 and hard as hell🙏🙏🙏

[@JENKIN444]

10/10 FOR THE EMPEROR

[@luQ89]

This is going to be a great game! I'm looking forward to it!

[@clarkeosborne2611]

The one game I've pre ordered this year... purge for the Emperor.

[@Kat1kafka]

Titus looks more like a space wolf....

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

In what way lmfao. His hair isn’t orange or grey, He has no beard or topknot, and he lacks any wolf-theming on him.

[@Kat1kafka]

@@LordCrate-du8zm it's a reference to the actor

[@megamateo5621]

Tis Rollo as a space marine

[@darkecokobra7683]

Blight grenades would be nice 😢🎉❤

[@Piotrus2019]

Deathwatch

[@heimerwest7187]

ROLLO THE TRAITOR PLAY TITUS!!! NICE!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@EMPERORSPROTECTION-TERRA4LIFE]

Why didn't ypu use mark strong for his voice again?