Warhammer fans will get to battle against each other again inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, according to a new trailer released during the 2024 Warhammer Skulls event on Thursday.
We’ve known that the game, developed bySaber Interactive, would feature co-op for the single-player campaign, but we now know that it’ll have more co-op modes, including a 6v6 PVP mode called “Eternal War.” This is good news for fans of the originalSpace Marinegame from 2011, which featured a beloved PVP mode.
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In “Eternal War,” you can play as either Chaos Space Marines or the Adeptus Astartes across six modes, which includes PVP favorites like Capture & Control.
There is even more co-op in store. you’re able to play through the campaign in teams of three, and, announced during the event, there’s a three-player co-op mode called Operations, which features a number of missions.
We also got a look at the customization options, which allow you to paint your Space Marine in a number of colors and equip him with unique pieces of gear. There are six classes to choose from as well, from the tanky Bulwark to a sniper.
Otherwise, the trailer shows off the third-person shooting gameplay, with melee combat thrown in for good measure
The game isavailable for preorderahead of its September 9 release date. There are four editions you can buy, from just the base game, to a gigantic collector’s edition that includes a Lieutenant Titus bust and an artbook.
This wasn’t the only reveal at the event. Warhammer also revealedWarhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2,a new tactical strategy game, andTalisman: Digital Editioncoming for tabletop players.
