Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II

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When the world needed him most, he returned.

Sequel to the classic many know and love, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II is an upcoming game currently in development and it will star our friend Titus as a demoted Primaris Lieutenant against a bunch of Tyranids.

Details are scant at the moment, except the fact that they are hiring Clive Standen as Rollo from Vikings to replace Mark Strong. While Standen did a great performance in the show, it’s unlikely his voice acting chops will beat Mr. Strong. The short version is this.

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However it is not made by Relic, which can be seen as a mixed blessing or curse, on one hand their last effort is widely regarded as a complete shitfest. On the other hand; every game company has pushed a stinker from time to time, that doesn't mean they can't learn from it (let alone the fact Space Marine is in a completely different genre than DoW), but more importantly, it means the design and narrative team that crafted the tone and characters that the original recieved so much praise for won't be involved with the sequel at all, this also means the storyline Relic had planned for their trilogy is probably not going to be used. Instead, this game will be made by Saber Interactive (known for most notably World War Z: Aftermath, and halo 2: anniversary) and published by Focus Entertainment, who are pretty much GW's go-to publisher for their stuff. (Which may also help explain with why Titus is now a Primaris)

Gameplay

"Titus hasn't lost his devastating assault jump, and time hasn't slowed his fury As he smashes aside a Hormagaunt brood with extreme prejudice, you might notice that they jump pack pattern he's using is a bit unfamiliar. In fact, you won't have seen it anywhere before, because it's a brand new pattern designed by the Warhammer design studio for the Mark X Tacticus Armor used in Space Marine 2."

– Devs

More recent trailers have put both old and new styles of combat on display. As stated above, you will once again be able to make use of a jump pack, but this time as a Primaris. We can only hope these hold a bit more fuel. As an aside, this may also hint at a Primaris jump assault model being released near or alongside the game. Another trailer scene has Titus dragging his power sword along the ground as he strikes upward into a few Tyranids, possibly hinting at a more refined melee system with differing attack types.

Enemies

• Hormagaunts:
• Termagants:
• Gargoyles:
• Tyranid Warrior:

Weapons

• Chainsword:
• Heavy Bolt Pistol:
• Bolt Rifle:
• Bolt Carbine:
• Oculus Bolt Carbine:
• Melta Rifle:
• Power Sword:
• Thunder Hammer:

Gallery

Space Marine II continues the fine tradition of 40k vidya with introductory cinematics where every moment could be a painting.

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  Titus with two new service studs

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  Titus and squadmates - note the Lieutenant markings on the helm

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  Brother, get the flamer. The heavy flamer.

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  The great communicator

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  Administering the emperor's peace

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  Peeking from cover

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  The blood of martyrs *BLAM* THAT IS THE BLOOD OF TYRANIDS, YOU XENOCULTIST!

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  A Tyranid warrior and its gaunts

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  A Tyranid warrior, still blissfully unaware what kind of game it's in

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  Possible plot point in the full game.

Links

• The trailer is out, and looks absolutely dope.
• Gameplay trailer