There was a recent leak of a development build for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. And it has surprisingly made more players pre-order rather than the typical backlash that’s expected. Players who got a sneak peek are now even more excited for the official release, scheduled for September 9, 2024.
Despite initial concerns from the developers at Saber Interactive, the leaked build of Space Marine 2 has proven to be an unexpected success. You could even say it was an unintentional yet highly effective marketing strategy.
The Space Marine 2 Hype Train Can’t Be Stopped
The leaked build that surfaced online was a nearly complete version of Space Marine 2 minus a few assets. The build is approximately 75GB in size and players can experience almost all of the game and its multiplayer features. Many who were skeptical about pre-ordering found themselves convinced after seeing the gameplay.
Ready to pre order now.
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Upon seeing the leaked gameplay, fans have been vocal about their excitement. Reddit user carrancosmx expressed an overwhelming urge to pre-order the game, describing it as “incredible” and praising its polished visuals and mechanics.
If Reddit is to be believed, the unexpected hype generated by the leaked Space Marine 2 build will have had a noticeable impact on pre-order numbers. The introduction sequence, in particular, has won over doubters, with one player noting that the new mechanics and atmosphere felt true to the original yet refreshingly deep.
I couldn’t help myself…
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The leaked build’s quality and playability have also played a significant role in changing perceptions. Despite being an early version, the game’s core elements were intact and impressive. The visuals, sound design, and gameplay were all praised, with many players noting that even in this unfinished state, the game felt polished.
The Release Date Only Gets Closer and Fans Are Ready
Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment acknowledged the leak and warned fans about experiencing an unfinished version. Saber Interactive’s decision to cancel the public beta to focus on polishing the game was seen as a gamble, but the leak inadvertently provided an alternative form of early access.
feels like the leaked dev build is having the opposite effect the devs thought it would
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The leak also got fans talking about the game’s performance and optimization. Since the system requirements for the game haven’t been released officially, the leaked build gave fans some much needed information. Players who tried the leaked build reported varying levels of performance, with some experiencing frame rate drops on less powerful hardware.
As the official release date approaches, Saber Interactive continues to work on polishing the game and optimizing it for launch. The developers have reassured fans that the leaked build is outdated and that the final product will be even more polished and feature-complete. The game is set to launch on September 9, 2024, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Fans are eager to dive back into the Warhammer universe and reunite with and continue the story of Captain Titus. Leaks, preorders, trailers. Everything seems to be lining up right for Space Marine 2’s upcoming release.
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