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There’s no doubt thatWarhammer 40k: Space Marine 2has effectively dominated much of the conversation within the video gaming world after its debut in September, sending us back to the grim world of theWarhammer 40kuniverse. Underneath its violent and flashy combat, the game tells us a story steeped rich in the lore of theWarhammer 40kcentered around the super soldiers, Space Marines.
Demi-gods, The Empreror’s Angels, Astartes, they go by many names, but one that’s known by all races in the game and strikes fear into the heart of the bravest when uttered,“Space Marine.”These mighty beings in power armor are a centerpiece of Games Workshop’s Warhammer universe.
While developer Saber Interactive hasn’t deviated from lore to present them inSpace Marine 2, the developers have toned down their fascist nature.
Saber Completely Redefined Ultramarines inSpace Marine 2
Clad in armor that can fend off most threats and wielding big cumbersome weaponry that no mere mortal can wield without strain, if at all, Space Marines and their various chapters, such as Ultramarines, are living with weapons with one purpose in mind: to cleanse the galaxy.
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In allWarhammer 40kmediums, Space Marines are ultimately portrayed as brainwashed soldiers who blindly follow the fascist Emperor of Mankind. While it’s cool to see them streamrolling through enemies, as players, we simply can’t sympathize with Space Marines and Ultramarines.
Such characters are always hard to like, and while developingSpace Marine 2, Saber Interactivetookcare of this issue.
They’re so far from our daily lives and concerns. And we had to find a way to bridge that extreme mentality with something more human, that could be connected to by fans, by audiences, by players. So that we could actually make sense of their story, rather than them just being fanatical killing machines, because it’s hard to like those characters.
To tackle the problem of reliability with Space Marines and Ultramarines, the game’s creative director, Olvier-Holli-Leuick, revealed that the studio decided to soften their mentality. Not only did Saber make them less fascist, but they also brought more human qualities to Space Marine so they could be more appealing to players.
Although it’s deviating from what Games Workshop established within the lore ofWarhammer 40k,a game likeSpace Marine 2needed some adjustments with its central figures. Making them less authoritarian and nuanced has certainly gained Space Marine recognition games and has played a massive role in the game’s success on Steam charts.
Space Marine 2Continues to Break Records
With Saber’s phenomenal approach toSpace Marine 2,the studio has set a new bar for theWarhammerfranchise. Since its release, the game has seen massive popularity, and few believe that it could be the contender for Game of the Year 2024.
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Recently, the developer revealed that the game has attracted4.5 million players since its release. At the last count, it managed to hit two million players within just two days of global release.
4.5 million players on#SpaceMarine2… Thank you 🥹We want to thank every single Space Marine who has joined the fight a month ago!Brace yourselves, it’s only the beginning ⚔️pic.twitter.com/RALEYprWzC
This is only just the beginning forSpace Marine 2. Saber has recently brought tons of new additions to the game, andwhile they might’ve missed the mark in some ways, the developer quickly fixed all the issues.
Beyond that, Saber has also discussed ideas for a potential sequel for the game or a DLC, although nothing is confirmed as of now.Space Marine 2‘s success has been massive, so Saber would definitely ride on this wave and bring as many things as possible for the series going forward.
With that said, do you think Saber has made the right creative choices with Space Marines inSpace Marine 2? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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