“Glad the campaign is not super long”: We Now Know the Runtime of Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Along With Other New Details

The gaming community is pleased to learn the modest campaign length of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

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SUMMARY

  • Saber Interactive revealed the length of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and it is arguably short.
  • The gaming community can play different game modes after beating the story mode with friends.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be released later this year on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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The gaming community has high hopes for Space Marine 2 and the release date is closing in. The game developers at Saber Interactive have been sharing new details about the upcoming project and have set the standard for what the gaming community might expect regarding in-game content and unique activities.

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Quality content is essential in a game with an ambitious theme. The developers also realized the players would benefit from a shorter runtime, and that it would be wise not to overstay the campaign’s welcome, coming in at a modest 12-hour-long story packed with several different game modes.

New Details for Space Marine 2 Have Surfaced and It Looks Promising

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An in-game screenshot of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment.
An in-game screenshot of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment.
Space Marines poised for battle in the new game.

Saber Interactive has widespread attention in the gaming community and has finally something to show after years of development. Fans were captivated by the futuristic nature of Space Marine 2 and thought it would be the perfect game to be featured in a crossover with Helldivers 2. Both video games are about intergalactic warfare and could bring both player bases together.

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The game is scheduled to be released on September 9 and the studio is making its rounds to distribute tidbits of information. Releasing details about the game early could be an opportunity to manage the community’s expectations and raise awareness of what the developers want the players to focus on such as the burning question of the campaign’s length.

The developers gave a handful of influencers and content creators early access, and some players are convinced that Saber Interactive isn’t sharing everything all in one go and is strategically saving the best stuff for last. The game offers other modes like PVP outside the main story to give players enough time to breathe and explore other content.

The campaign is a decent length; however, some players are skeptical about the entertainment factor and would prefer a New Game Plus mode. Not everyone is inclined to play with or against other players in a competitive nature, this will encourage players to play as they want to without being pressured.

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No matter the level of hype, it is best if the game developers thought a few steps ahead and added other content that would pique the interest of the player base. Perhaps players will power through the campaign immediately on launch day and have nothing to do afterward, which is a perfect segue to the Operations mode that will keep a group of friends entertained for hours.

The Excitement for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Is Through the Roof

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The gaming community is ready to dive into Space Marine 2 on day one. Image Credit: Saber Interactive

The game was announced a few years ago and recent events gave the community a reason to fear for its future. Fortunately, things all worked out in the end. Focus Entertainment was teasing the campaign’s quality and confidently leveled it with Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War Ragnarok, other universally praised single-player games in the past.

Many developers tend to go overboard and overload a game with pointless content and leave the players overwhelmed with activities. Saber Interactive aims to balance the campaign with countless side-content for players to do with friends.

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If a game is too long, players will feel it is being dragged and if it is too short without other content, players assume it is not worth the price on the tag. It is hard to find the perfect balance.

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