Defend the Imperium with superhuman skill in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
We’re back with more Warhammer 40K fun with this latest Space Marine game. With iconic armour to don and devastating weaponry to wield, we are heckin’ excited to sink our teeth into this campaign. As such, we’ve got a breakdown of gameplay, the official specifications, and some spicy PC recs for you today.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Gameplay
You play as a Space Marine, tasked with defending the Imperium from relentless Tyranid swarms. A third-person shooter, you can choose from solo or multiplayer co-op, with up to two others, to conduct your battle on far-flung planets. There are deadly abilities and high-powered weapons to unleash on your foes, for delightfully gory and explosive combat.
With extensive customisation options, you can choose from six classes, then build and perfect your Space Marine to suit your playstyle and aesthetic. Put them to the test in a 6v6 PvP mode and bring glory to your faction!
Year One Battle Plan
To go with the base game, Sabre Interactive and Focus Entertainment have a full year of content planned. There are two tiers, the free updates and the cosmetic content locked behind a season pass fee. So far, four seasons are mapped out into 2025, promising new PvE missions, weapons, enemies, and even modes and PvP arenas. There is plenty to look forward to when it comes to defending the Imperium!
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Release Date
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available to play from September 9th 2024. If you pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Edition, then gameplay unlocked four days earlier. Pre-orders on all editions came with an exclusive Macragge’s Chosen DLC, featuring cosmetics and weapons.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Platforms
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 can be played on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Better yet, there is full crossplay support. You can team up with or go toe-to-toe against the squad no matter what platform they play from!
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC ready to defend the Imperium? Here are the official specifications for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 / 10 64-bit | Windows 11 / 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Intel Core i5-8600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Intel Core i7-12700 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | 6GB VRAM AMD Radeon RX 580 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 8GB VRAM AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75GB available space | 75GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD required 30FPS in 1920×1080 with “Low” preset. | SSD required 60FPS in 1920×1080 with the “Ultra” preset. |
Best PCs to Play Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
To get the most out of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, you are going to need some more recent tech. Thankfully, Overclockers UK has an extensive range of gaming PCs and laptops to boost your stats, should your current PC have seen better days. We’ve picked out five here that we think are perfect for slaying Tyranid swarms, but you can explore our full collections should they not meet your needs.
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – fully tested and ready to ship
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
OcUK Gaming Calcite Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC – based on our best-selling specs!
- Intel Core i7-14700KF CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
MSI Vector 17 HX Gaming Laptop
- 17” FHD+ 165Hz gaming laptop
- Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU
- 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD
- Cooler Boost 5 thermal technology
OcUK Gaming Zirconium Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC – customise the CPU, memory, GPU, and more!
- Select a 14th Gen Intel Core processor
- Your choice of NVIDIA RTX and AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Flexible storage – choose up to three high-speed SSDs
Infin8 Venomous Water-Cooled PC
- Configurable extreme PC – customise the PC case, CPU, GPU, and more!
- Choose between an Intel Core i7-14000K and i9-14900K CPU
- Select an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super or 4090 GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and three SSDs
- Housed in iconic HYTE Y70 or Y70 Touch PC case
More Warhammer Adventures
Are you looking for more Warhammer gameplay? We got you, boo. Check out these Warhammer games on the Overclockers UK blog.
Your Craft is Death
Will you be helping the Imperium? Let us know what you think of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in the comments below!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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