The world of Warhammer 40,000 not only offers absurd species and overwhelming war machines, but now also numerous strong games. With Mechanicus 2, the successor of a celebrated tactical strategy game is on the way. During the FYNG Show at Caggtus 2025 in Leipzig, there’s new gameplay.
What kind of game is it?
- Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 plays similarly to the X-COM series; you control troops in turn-based battles and must use cover to your advantage.
- You either play the technically skilled Adeptus Mechanicus or the quasi-undead robotic mummies of the Necrons and fight for control of a planet.
- The game will be released for PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, and Xbox. A release date is still pending.
This is what Mechanicus 2 offers: The core gameplay consists of tactical battles for which Warhammer has been known since the tabletop era. A somewhat newer and celebrated example from the universe is Warhammer 40,000: Chaosgate – Daemonhunters.
You control a handful of troops in each battle, using cover and abilities to defeat the opponent. Through the battles, you secure control over various regions of the planet and acquire resources that you must manage.
Unlike its predecessor, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 offers two campaigns, one each for the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons.
Exclusive new gameplay for both factions from the FYNG Show can be seen here:
Mechanicus 2 brings the true feel of Warhammer lore to life
What makes Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 so special are the two mechanics or combat resources of the Necrons and the Mechanicus. They reflect very accurately how the factions behave in the world of Warhammer.
As Mechanicus, you gain resources by deploying your units tactically. The Tech-Priests are known for their precise calculations and for wasting as little time as possible. Efficiency and precision are their trademarks – for this reason alone, most refuse to speak the official language of Warhammer 40,000 and instead use “Binhär.”
On the other hand, the Necrons are very literally robot-zombies and behave as such. Instead of actually dying, they are revived in their tombs, although they had to pay for this ability with their souls. In Mechanicus 2, this translates to receiving points for damage taken, allowing you to call in new troops.
The first part is already receiving “very positive” reviews on Steam. During the live reveal of the gameplay at the FYNG Show at Caggtus 2025, the Twitch chat was very excited about the game. If you’re looking for an entry point into the complex world of Warhammer, Mechanicus 2 is certainly a good start. You can find alternatives here: The 7 best games to start in the world of Warhammer.
