In bombshell announcements that will ignite rounds of excitement in the hearts of Warhammer 40,000 enthusiasts worldwide, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have just dropped a bomb. Warhammer 40K Space Marine 3 is in full production.
The Saga Continues: Bigger, Badder Battles on the Horizon
Let's be honest, after the shrill success of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 – and it has been nothing other than a phenomenon – a sequel was as good as certain. But to have it drop so quickly? That's warp-speed good news. It seems that the Focus and Saber teams are riding the wave, and they're not going to let momentum get away. They're already hard at work on the next chapter of the Space Marine saga.
By early rumor and official announcement, buckle up for battles previously unimaginable. We're talking even bigger, even grander scale wars. If Space Marine 2 surprised us with its Tyranid armies, Space Marine 3 is set to redefine what epic third-person action in the 41st Millennium means.
What the Devs Are Saying
It was best said by Focus Entertainment Publishing Deputy CEO John Bert. "We've been blessed with the incredible welcome from fans since the launch of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2. We'll continue to support the game. Today, we're thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3."
He also teased what's coming. "Players can expect an exciting campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will reclaim the standards of third-person action games. Warhammer 40K Space Marine 3 will redefine the genre with gigantic battles even more spectacular than ever before."
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch was equally excited, calling Space Marine 2 "transformative" for Saber and confirming the massive expectations for game number three. He promised that although Space Marine 2 would be patched, all the lessons learned will be spent on making Space Marine 3 "bigger and more spectacular" as they want to create a "true love letter to the Warhammer 40,000 universe."
Don't Panic, Space Marine 2 Still Has Legs
For those already knee-deep in the fight of Space Marine 2, fear not. This announcement is not a plea to drop the fight. Developers have indicated that support for Space Marine 2 will be continuous, with wonderful content and updates planned for the next few years. Look at Space Marine 3 as the glorious future, and Space Marine 2 as the battlefield we'll be fighting on until then.
The Wait Begins
Details are understandably scarce at this stage. We have the title, a suggestion of more epic struggles to follow, and the reassuring fact that Saber Interactive is at the helm again. Until then, we can only speculate and dream about the perils and trials ahead for Captain Titus (should he return). One thing is certain. The announcement of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 3 has encouraged a fresh surge of excitement from the 40K community. The wait for more details begins now.
