Summary
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2seems like the perfect game to play with friends on any platform. It’s been presented as an alternative tothe bloody chaos ofHelldivers 2. Players control members of the elite Space Marines faction, called to drop into warzones teeming with ravenous Tyranids, and must use every tool at their disposal to survive.Warhammerhas also always embodied the same kind of over-the-top satire of patriotism depicted inHelldivers, so thematic connections abound as well.
But much of the marketing forWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2has focused on just how cool its action gameplay looks, and it’s hard to fault that. It’s become one of the most anticipated games of the year, andan alleged leak earlier this summeronly built on the hype. Still, that means the nitty-gritty of its multiplayer and cross-save mechanics has fallen by the wayside. So here’s everything players need to know aboutSpace Marine 2’s crossplay and cross-platform functions.
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Does Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Have Crossplay?
How Cross-Platform Works In Space Marine 2
According to aGame Watcherinterview with some of the game’s staff,yes,Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2will have some sort of crossplay function. The existence of crossplay was confirmed by creative producer Yann François, who said, “We can confirm that crossplay will be developed and incorporated into the game.”
It’sunknown exactly how this will work. François' wording is somewhat vague, perhaps intentionally at this stage in development.Space Marine 2is coming out on both major current-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as PC. It may be available only between certain platforms at launch (for example, just between Xbox and PS5, or Xbox and PC), but expanded to all three later. Or, it may not even exist whenSpace Marine 2is first released, and be added in a future update.
There’s Been Some Confusion About Warhammer 40K: Space Marine’s Crossplay
Mixed Messages About Cross-Platform Play
As incomplete an explanation as it is, this is the most concrete piece of information onSpace Marine 2’s crossplay released to date. Publisher Focus Entertainment’s community manager, as well as moderators of its official Discord server, have givenconflicting accounts as to the existence of crossplay, understandably leading to many fans' confusion.
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The same moderators claim that Focus disputes the details revealed in this interview, so it’s hard to say exactly who’s right. For the time being, it’s safest to assume thatcrossplay hasn’t been officially, finally confirmed just yet, but things look to be moving in that direction.
So, while crossplay looks likely, it’s impossible to say with full certainty just yet. Further details will likely be revealed closer toWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s September 9 release date.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
The galaxy is once again plunged into chaos as Lieutenant Titus returns to battle the relentless Tyranid swarm. With unmatched power and brutal combat skills, he leads the Ultramarines in a desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds, showcasing the grim reality of endless war in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
