For two developers from Saber Interactive, who were previously employed at another shooter studio, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is the game that has sold the fastest in their career.
Who made the statement? Tim Willits was the Studio Director at id Software. He discussed with his colleague, Todd Hollenshead, former CEO of id Software, about the success of their current title. Both were previously employed at id Software, and for several years they have been working as Chief Creative Officer and Head of Publishing for Saber Interactive.
On X, Tim Willits revealed that Space Marine 2 is the fastest-selling game they have worked on in their careers:
How successful is Space Marine 2? The shooter by Saber Interactive is said to be selling better than all the other shooters they previously worked on at id Software. This statement is especially overwhelming because id Software is known for its legendary shooter franchises.
Willits did not provide exact figures. However, based on the player numbers, we can imagine how successful the new title is. After all, around 100,000 players played the shooter on Steam alone.
Although the universe of Warhammer 40k has an extensive lore, this does not deter new players from diving into the shooter.
In the trailer for Space Marine 2, you will get an impression of what to expect in the game:
Space Marine 2 does not have to hide behind Quake, Doom, and Wolfenstein
What is Space Marine 2? In Space Marine 2, you play as one of the titular Space Marines. These are soldiers in heavy armor, wielding even heavier weapons. It is the sequel to Space Marine and allows players to assume the role of Lieutenant Demetrian Titus.
The game is primarily a shooter, where you must fight against massive insect hordes. You can face the Tyranid swarms either alone or in co-op with up to 3 players. There are several modes, both PvP and PvE.
What is id Software known for? Unlike Saber Interactive, from which Space Marine 2 originates, id Software has developed numerous shooter franchises. This includes:
- Wolfenstein
- Doom
- Quake
- Rage
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