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1 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 announced 2 When will it release? 3 What does Space Marine 3’s announcement mean for Space Marine 2 support? 4 Space Marine 3 first gameplay details 5 Who’s making it? Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 3 is officially moving forward. Developers have confirmed a sequel to the 2024 smash hit is already in the works and we’ve even got the first batch of details on what to expect from the epic sequel. One of the biggest success stories of 2024 came from the age-old Warhammer 40K series.
The long-in-development Space Marine 2 finally released and it didn’t take long to captivate the masses . Quickly becoming one of the most popular titles of the year, Space Marine 2 won the hearts of many with its action-packed campaign and no-nonsense narrative . On the back of its critical and commercial success, a sequel has officially been greenlit.
Space Marine 3 has been announced and while it’s early days yet, here’s the full rundown on every little detail we know thus far. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 announced That’s right, Space Marine 3 is officially in the works. Just six months removed from the release of Space Marine 2 and devs have already confirmed a third entry in the popular series is moving forward.
The announcement came on March 13, 2025. Not beating around the bush, developers at Focus Entertainment revealed the exciting sequel news with a prepared statement alongside the first bit of art for Space Marine 3. Your duty is not done.
We’re pleased to announce that the development for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has officially begun at Focus Entertainment, @SaberGames and @Warhammer . pic.twitter.
com/yJ5Jopgwqe “Your duty is not done,” the announcement reads. “Development for Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 3 has officially begun.” When will it release? Of course, it’s extremely early days yet.
There’s no release date or even rough release window in mind for Space Marine 3 as initial development has only just commenced. Devs have stressed as much in replies across X (formerly Twitter), advising work on the sequel “will take a while” and that they’ll come back into the spotlight with further details when the time is right. Related Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2: Release date platforms, more Although there was a 14-year gap between the first two Space Marine games, fans shouldn’t have to wait quite as long this time around.
Though given the scope of the frenetic shooter, we could still be looking at a solid 3-5 year development cycle. This would put the game up for release anywhere between 2028-2030, but of course, this is just conjecture for the time being. In the meantime, Focus has assured that much of its focus is still on Space Marine 2 support moving forward.
More on that below. What does Space Marine 3’s announcement mean for Space Marine 2 support? At ease Space Marines. “Fresh content” is indeed still on the way for Space Marine 2.
This announcement in no way interferes with existing post-launch support plans for the mega-popular entry in the franchise. “You’ll definitely have time for [Space Marine 2} DLCs,” Focus said on X . A bigger statement on the Warhammer blog further outlined how Space Marine 2 still has “years of support” to come.
Fans can look forward to “a jaw-dropping lineup of new missions, additional upgrades, and more enemies to introduce to the business end of your bolt rifle.” Not only that, but the highly anticipated Horde mode is still in the works too. So it’s safe to say Space Marine 2 fans will be eating good in the long run.
Space Marine 3 first gameplay details While it’s obviously early on in the game’s development pipeline, devs have nonetheless shared their ambitions for the sequel. Of course, it’s only right to expect “bigger battles, more action, and more enemies to purge,” and devs are ready to deliver in kind. However, they’ve also teased a few more specifics that fans can look forward to when the game is ready.
“We can confirm Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will boast an all-new immersive campaign and multiplayer modes! “We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40,000 universe.” Space Marine 2’s campaign was highly regarded, as was its chaotic multiplayer component. Rather than honing in on one or the other, devs are eager to continue supporting both in the years to come.
Who’s making it? Focus Entertainment is leading the charge once again alongside Saber Interactive and Games Workshop. Together, this trio of studios pooled their efforts to create Space Marine 2, and they’ll be looking to do the same with the new entry. This means fans can rest easy that the franchise isn’t undergoing any major pivots at new studios.
The masters are back at the helm and ready to deliver another round of bloody combat..
