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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Soars to 7 Million Sales in Under a Year—Find Out Why Space Marine 3 Is Already on the Way!

2025-06-12

Author: Rajesh

Explosive Sales Numbers for Space Marine 2!

In a jaw-dropping reveal, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has shattered expectations, racking up an astonishing 7 million copies sold in less than a year since its launch in early September 2024.

An Instant Classic!

Just one month post-launch, the game had already sold 4.5 million copies, affirming its status as an instant classic. Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive, noted that the game has been a game-changer for the company, saying it 'changes everything' for their approach moving forward.

Financial Triumph for Games Workshop

The success of Space Marine 2 has also transformed the financial landscape for Games Workshop, the franchise's owner. CEO Kevin Rountree confirmed that the game has brought in significant royalty revenues, bolstering the company’s bottom line.

Exciting News: Space Marine 3 in Development!

In a surprising twist, just six months post-launch, a third installment was announced! Given the phenomenal sales figures, it’s no wonder Saber took the leap to greenlight Space Marine 3. Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, described this next chapter as a massive undertaking, one that comes with tremendous expectations from an ever-growing fanbase.

A Love Letter to Fans!

Karch expressed, 'We aim to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40,000 universe.' While fans can look forward to an exciting continuation, Saber Interactive reassured everyone that they are fully committed to supporting Space Marine 2, which is still rolling out its extensive year-one content roadmap.

What's Next?

Without revealing spoilers, the narrative direction of Space Marine 2 hints at future adventures, with IGN reporting on intriguing enemy factions likely to make an appearance in Space Marine 3.

Upcoming Update: Get Ready for Siege!

In the near term, fans won’t have long to wait. A significant update, known as the Siege Update (Patch 8), is on the horizon, introducing exciting new weapon changes—because let’s be honest, they’re just downright cool!