The third game in the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine series is in development.
The news that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is in the works was announced by publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive in a joint statement.
The announcement was light on detail, with Focus stating that “for now, our focus remains on delivering the best possible content for Space Marine 2 players”.
According to both companies, Space Marine 3 “promises an even more immersive experience, staying true to the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with intense, brutal, and spectacular gameplay”.
Space Marine 2 was originally supposed to be released in 2023, but following a delay it was eventually released in September 2024 to general critical acclaim, with Metacritic scores ranging from 80-83 depending on the platform.
Commenting on the announcement, Focus Entertainment deputy CEO Jon Bert reiterated that Space Marine 2 remains the focus for now, with more content to come for that game before Space Marine 3 is released.
“We have been honored by the incredible response from fans following the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2,” Bert said. “We will continue to support the game with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years.
“Today, we are thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3. Players can look forward to an immersive campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will redefine the standards of third-person action games. Developed in close collaboration with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will take the genre to new heights by introducing large-scale battles that are even more spectacular.”
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch echoed Bert’s comments, adding: “”Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game for Saber. It is the culmination of everything we have learned about game development in our 25 years in the business. We are now starting to develop Space Marine 3, a game that carries with it tremendous expectations from our rapidly expanding fanbase.
“While we will continue to support and grow the Space Marine 2 universe over the coming years, we will take all our learnings and apply them to an even bigger and more spectacular game for the third installment. We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40.000 universe.”
