Tight-Lipped But Revealing: A Glimpse into the Future

At gamescom 2025, Saber Interactive's development chief, Tim Willits, expertly dodged questions about the much-anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 during our half-hour interview. Under the critical gaze of Games Workshop and publisher Focus Entertainment, he had to carefully navigate what to reveal, reminiscent of avoiding the Inquisition’s watchful eye for heresy.

A Teaser of 'Amazing' Ideas

The only tantalizing nugget of information he offered was that Games Workshop is currently sharing a plethora of "amazing" ideas with Saber. This news is enough to stir excitement among fans eager for insights into the next chapter of the Space Marine saga.

Why So Soon After Space Marine 2?

Curious about the quick announcement following the launch of Space Marine 2, I pressed Willits for clarification. He sidestepped my inquiry, crediting the massive success of Space Marine 2 and the collaboration with Focus as factors behind the rapid development.

Record-Breaking Success of Space Marine 2

Indeed, Space Marine 2 has made waves, becoming potentially the most successful Warhammer 40,000 game ever, selling over 7 million copies within its first year. Willits remarked that this success has fundamentally transformed Saber Interactive’s trajectory.

What’s Next for Lieutenant Titus?

With the inevitable emergence of Space Marine 3, numerous questions loom: Where will the hero Lieutenant Titus and his comrades venture next? Will new factions be introduced? Could Saber extend co-op gameplay beyond the current three-player limit? Is there a meaningful PvP feature on the horizon?

Willits Hints at an Expanding Universe

While Willits remained tight-lipped about these specifics, he did confirm that Games Workshop’s contributions are inspiring new ideas. "We're working with Games Workshop; they’re the best. There's a rich universe we're drawing from, and the concepts they're presenting are just... wow!" He left no doubt that there are exciting developments ahead.

Fans Need Not Worry: Space Marine 3 Is a While Away

Though the announcement of Space Marine 3 raised eyebrows regarding its timing, Games Workshop has clarified that the title is "likely years away from release." Meanwhile, Saber Interactive has assured fans that support for Space Marine 2 will continue robustly.

Ongoing Support and Future Plans

Referencing the successful support model used for Saber’s World War Z, Willits hinted at upcoming content for Space Marine 2, with more planned for its second year. However, details regarding potential story DLC remain closely guarded, despite Willits teasing, "We have some plans, but we need to coordinate with Focus for the right announcement. Nothing is off the table."

Mark Your Calendars for Patch 10!

In the immediate future, fans can look forward to Patch 10 arriving in September, celebrating the first anniversary of Space Marine 2. Excitement is certainly building as the community awaits both the patch and the tantalizing prospects of what's to come in the Warhammer universe.