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When Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine was released in 2011, it distinguished itself from the cover-centric shooters of its time. While Gears of War and Mass Effect 3 had players ducking behind barriers, Space Marine propelled you headfirst into battle wielding a chainsword in one hand and a bolt rifle in the other. It was chaotic, rapid, and savage in a manner that set it apart from other shooters of the period.
The sequel, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, retains that same spirit but amplifies it significantly. Created by Saber Interactive, known for World War Z, this third-person action game lets you slice through relentless Tyranid hordes, shift between six classes in replayable three-player missions, and challenge your abilities in 6v6 PvP. Picture God of War’s melee combat fused with World War Z’s swarms, except here you are a genetically enhanced supersoldier clad in striking blue power armor.
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The Space Marine 2: Ultima Limited Edition is set to launch on Nov. 18, featuring some tangible extras alongside all DLC and season pass content made available so far.
What’s included in the Ultima Limited Edition
The Ultima Limited Edition is the most comprehensive version of the game. It comes with:
– Base game featuring campaign, co-op missions, and PvP
– SteelBook case adorned with exclusive artwork
– Macragge’s Chosen DLC featuring an Ultramarines cosmetic pack that provides a chainsword skin, bolt rifle skin, and Crux Terminatus shoulder piece, all usable in campaign, operations, and multiplayer
– Season Pass 1 offering a variety of cosmetic packs and champion packs:
– Ultramarines Cosmetic Pack with over 30 items including heraldry decals, successor chapter markings like Novamarines and Praetors of Orpheus, unique helmets, and new paint colors
– Dark Angels Chapter Pack with more than 40 items related to the Dark Angels and their successors
– Salamanders Champion Pack featuring a full-body power armor set for the Sniper class and a matching Bolt Sniper Rifle skin
– Raven Guard Cosmetic Pack with heraldry and paint designs
– Imperial Fists Champion Pack with a Tactical class armor skin and weapon
– Space Wolves Chapter Pack with successor heraldry and colors
– Blood Angels Cosmetic Pack with heraldry and armor markings
– White Scars Chapter Pack with chapter-specific decals and paint
– Season Pass 2 providing additional customization and champion packs:
– Black Templars Champion Pack featuring full armor for the Bulwark class and a Power Sword skin
– Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack encompassing over 40 cosmetics across Imperial Fist successors
– Ultramarines Champion Pack, a class-specific full armor set, to arrive post-launch
– Further packs and chapters yet to be revealed
In summary, Chapter Packs concentrate on modular cosmetics like decals, paint styles, helmets, and greave markings, whereas Champion Packs offer complete armor sets for a specific class along with a corresponding weapon.
Is Space Marine 2 newcomer friendly?
Warhammer 40k is renowned for its extensive lore, countless pages of novels, and a tabletop game that can be daunting if you aren’t already a fan. The silver lining is that Space Marine 2 is crafted to be approachable even if you have no prior knowledge of the universe.
The narrative follows Captain Titus of the Ultramarines, a character from the initial game, thrusting him into a direct conflict against a menacing alien swarm. You don’t have to be familiar with the entire history of the Imperium, the Horus Heresy, or the myriad of Space Marine chapters to relish the campaign. The emphasis lies on action, spectacle, and survival rather than intricate lore.
Who are the Tyranids?
The primary antagonists in Space Marine 2 are the Tyranids. They represent an alien hive species whose sole purpose is consumption. Imagine the xenomorphs from Alien combined with the endless Zerg from Starcraft, then escalate the scale to the extent that they devour entire planets. They aren’t individuals but members of a collective hive mind that overwhelms foes with sheer numbers. For newcomers, all you genuinely need to know is that they are terrifying, they keep coming, and defeating them in massive hordes is the essence of the game.
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