Saber Interactive Hints at Long-Term Plans for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Following Massive Launch Success
Following the enormous success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at launch, Saber Interactive is already looking ahead to the future of Captain Titus’ story and the series. In an interview with IGN, Tim Willits, the company’s chief creative officer, revealed that ideas for future content are already being discussed. Dmitry Grigorenko, the game’s director, has pitched story ideas that could be developed either as downloadable content (DLC) or a full sequel.
However, Willits stressed that nothing is set in stone just yet, saying, “We’re just catching our breath,” after the game’s massive launch. With over two million copies sold and 200,000 concurrent players at its peak, Saber Interactive has every reason to commit to the Space Marine series long-term. Willits expressed confidence, saying, “I can confidently say that we will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future… hopefully we’ll be working on Space Marine content for a long time.”
While plans for Space Marine ultimately depend on Games Workshop, the IP holder, and publisher Focus Home Interactive, the game’s commercial success makes an ongoing partnership likely.
For Saber Interactive, this success marks a transformative moment. As a relatively small developer, having a hit of this scale “changes everything,” according to Willits. It allows the studio to “dream bigger” and develop more ambitious, high-budget projects in the future. However, Willits acknowledged the pressures that come with success, noting that while it can lead to greater responsibility for quality, it can also create stress as developers strive to maintain high standards.
In the meantime, Space Marine 2 already has a strong post-launch roadmap in place, with plans to expand its co-op Operations mode and PvP Eternal War mode. Willits pointed to the long-term success of the studio’s previous co-op shooter, World War Z, which has been receiving updates for over five years since launch. This suggests that Space Marine 2 could enjoy a similarly extended lifecycle, keeping fans engaged for years to come.
