Video game developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment responded to a recent leak of their upcoming game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
A screenshot from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024), Focus Entertainment
As reported by Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming a playable build for the game was leaked online and clocks in at 75GB in size.
Henderson reports that “the build originated on February 23rd, 2024 indicating that it is an almost completed version, but some issues are to be expected.”
A screenshot from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024), Focus Entertainment
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive responded to the leak with a statement on X. The companies posted, “We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support we’ve received from our community following the leak of an old build of our upcoming game, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Our teams have poured years of hard work, passion, and dedication into creating a game worthy of your hopes and expectations, and it’s disheartening that many of the surprises we worked to keep secret were spoiled. We’re saddened that this build, which will be almost a year old by the time we launch, is how some of our most eager fans will first experience Space Marine 2.”
They continued, “Our unwavering commitment has been to deliver the best possible game for our players. This was the driving force behind our decision to spend more time on development and ensure we deliver the best experience we can.”
Next, they said, “We’re asking everyone to avoid this unfinished build and to not spoil the game for those excited to experience it for the first time at launch. Space Marine 2 will release on September 9, and the best way to support our teams’ hard work is to play the game as they’ve always intended. See you all in a few weeks. For the Emperor!”
— Focus Entertainment (@Focus_entmt) July 16, 2024
The leak comes after Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment cancelled a public beta test for the game claiming they were focusing on optimization and polishing ahead of the game’s September release.
Focus Entertainment had previously announced the game would receive a Beta Test back in August 2023 when it revealed gameplay.
However, they announced in an update on the game’s Steam forums that the Beta test would no longer be happening.
The companies stated, “Space Marine 2 is almost ready. We are now entirely focused on optimization, polish and fixing remaining issues ahead of launch on September 9. This means we will not run a public online beta, as it would take the development teams away from preparing for the full launch, and our priority is to ensure the best possible experience at release.”
While they will not be running the Beta anymore, they did promise that individuals who signed up for it will now receive a Bolt Pistol skin, “We know this is disappointing news for some of you. As a thank you to those interested in participating, players who registered via the online signup before June 28, 2024, midnight Paris Time, will receive the limited Bolt Pistol skin below.”
Their update concluded, “We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work towards delivering the exceptional game you deserve.”
Porphyr Shield Bolt Pistol skin for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024), Saber Interactive
As noted in their statement above, the two companies delayed the game to its current release date in September back in November 2023.
The game was originally supposed to be released in the winter of 2023, but was delayed to the second half of 2024 with Focus Entertainment explaining in a press release, “The game is now poised to ship in the second half of 2024, to provide the time needed to properly polish the game and to ensure the best possible experience. Focus Entertainment is committed to releasing a game that is of the highest quality and that exceeds the expectations of the countless fans of the franchise.”
A screenshot from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024), Focus Entertainment
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There is a lot of hype surrounding the game. The game is currently 7th on SteamDB’s Most Wishlisted Upcoming Steam Games and the game has over 100,000 followers on Steam. Focus Entertainment had previously revealed in November 2023 that the game had “already accumulated over a million wish lists to date.”
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What do you make of this statement from Saber and Focus regarding the leak of the game?
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