Q: What is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
A: Space Marine 2 is a third-person shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. As a Space Marine, you brutally blast and carve your way through vile hordes by using your deadly abilities, Chainsword, and powerful ranged arsenal. It is the direct sequel of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, from 2011.
Q: When will Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 be released?
A: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases on September 9, 2024
Q: Where can I pre-order the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
A: You can pre-order it on Focus Entertainment Store.
Q: On which platforms can I play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
A: The game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Q: What languages is the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 translated into?
A: The game is fully voiced in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. It supports subtitles for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Czech, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Korean, Japanese, Ukrainian, and Turkish.
Q: Are there any microtransactions in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
A: No, there aren't any microtransactions in Space Marine 2. No in-game cash shop. All gameplay content and features will be free to all players. Any paid DLCs will be cosmetic only.
Q: Will there be a Co-op in the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Game?
A: Yes, you can play with up to 2 friends in a 3-player co-op in Campaign and replayable PvE missions.
Q: Will there be dedicated servers for Eternal War (PvP mode)?
A: Yes, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will feature dedicated servers, enhancing players' multiplayer experience. We have prepared servers in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania.
Q: Is the game canon to the Warhammer 40,000 lore?
A: Like the original Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, this sequel is a fully licensed and Games Workshop approved video game that is 100% faithful to the universe of Warhammer 40,000.
Q: Do I need to have played Space Marine 1 to go into Space Marine 2?
A: Not at all! While there are returning characters, it's a fresh story that can be understood as its own without having played the first game.
Q: Will the game be available on Day One on GeForce Now?
A: Yes, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be available on GeForce Now on day one.
Q: Will there be a couch co-op?
A: No, co-op features will only be available online.
Q: How long does it take to complete the campaign?
A: On average, the campaign should take between 10 to 12 hours to complete. This can vary depending on the difficulty and your player profile.
Q: Will my progression be saved when playing offline?
A: Be reassured, in Campaign Mode, your progression will be saved on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S while playing offline.
For Operations Mode (PvE), you will need to be online to ensure your progress in PvE is saved. Offline progression will not carry over to your next session, so make sure you're connected to keep all earned perks, skins, and other rewards.
Q: Does cross-platform save work well?
A: Yes, cross-platform saves are fully functional through the platform Prism Ray Online Services (PROS).
Q: Is PvE/PvP playable via LAN?
A: LAN play will not be supported.
Q: Will the game support crossplay, and can it be toggled off?
A: Yes, full crossplay between Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will be supported from Day One.
You will be able to play the Campaign and PvE modes without any restriction, but note that for fairness and balancing purposes, crossplay for the PvP mode “Eternal War” will be split between PC players in one pool (Steam & EGS) and console players in the other one (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S).
You will also have the option to disable crossplay functionality if you prefer to only play with those using the same platform as yours.
Q: Are there any restrictions for what classes can be played in Operations mode (PvE)? What about Eternal War (PvP)?
A: Your squad may only include one Space Marine of each class in Operations mode. In Eternal War mode, there is a limit of two players per class and per team.
No all-Sniper teams, but you'll have plenty of strategic variety!
Q: Is there friendly fire when playing Campaign, Operations or Eternal War modes?
A: There is no friendly fire in either of the 3 game modes.
Q: What are the performances like? on PC and on Console?
On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, is there a performance mode, quality mode, and what FPS can we expect? And other specific details.
Quality Mode: 4K resolution at 30FPS.
Performance Mode: Up to 60FPS at 1080p.
Please note that on Xbox Series S, the Quality Mode will allow for 1440p at 30FPS and the Performance Mode will not be available.
Q: What kind of communication tools will we have in-game?
A: There is a Voice Chat, a Communication Wheel with preset messages, and a Text Chat (exclusive to PC versions) to facilitate your exchanges with your teammates.
Q: Does the game support the haptic features of the DualSense controller?
A: We support force triggers on the DualSense controller, but not haptic feedback at launch.
Q: What about RayTracing, DLSS, and other PC-specific technologies?
DLSS2 / FSR2: Available at launch.
DLSS3 / FSR3: Planned for post-launch.
RayTracing / HDR: Not supported.
Q: Is the game compatible with wide screens?
A: Wide screen support is planned. While it won't be available right at launch, we're working on implementing it by the end of September.
Q: Will the game be playable on Steam Deck?
A: We are working on official Steam Deck support, but it's not ready yet. We’re currently targeting the end of the year for full Steam Deck support.
Q: Will the game have official mod support (e.g., NexusMods, mod.io)?
A: We currently have no plans for official mod support.
Q: What anti-cheat system is in place?
A: We will be using Easy Anti Cheat on PC at launch.
Q: Does the game use DRM software (ie. Denuvo…)?
A: No.
Q: Will the game be available through the Xbox Game Pass?
A: No.
Q: Can the HUD elements be removed? Is there a “Cinematic” mode available?
A: Though there is no actual “Cinematic” mode available where all of the UI elements can be turned off at once, all of them can be individually displayed or removed through the Settings menu. Only the crosshair, enemy attacks and missions objective pop-ups will be visible.
Three options are available: ON, OFF or DYNAMIC, with “Dynamic” meaning that the UI elements you’ve chosen will appear when you need it most (for example, during combat) and disappear otherwise.
Q: Will I be able to pre-load the game, and if so, when will pre-load be available?
A: Your ability to pre-load Space Marine 2 depends on your platform of choice:
On Xbox Series X|S: Pre-loading is already available. You will download the full game as soon as you pre-order either of the game’s versions. The game will unlock on September 5 or September 9 depending on whether you purchased the Standard, Gold or Ultra Edition.
On PlayStation 5: Pre-loading will be available on September 3 at 11:00 AM UTC if you have pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Edition, to allow you to play up to 4 days before the official release. If you have pre-ordered the Standard Edition, pre-loading will start on September 7 at 4:00 PM UTC and the game will unlock on September 9, the day of release.
On PC: Pre-loading will not be available.
Q: What are the game's accessibility options?
A: You can enlarge the size of subtitles to make them easier to read, as well as 3 different colour blind modes.
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