Space Marine installation of Warhammer 40,000 receives an upgrade.
Chilling Out with Space Marines: Return to the Chaos-Infested Battlefields
Feeling that 41st Millennium itch again? Well, good news Space Marine fans! The cult-classic third-person shooter, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, is making a triumphant return with its "Master Crafted Edition." This restoration meets the demands of modern gaming, courtesy of the brilliant minds at SneakyBox. The studio's producer, Vaidas Mikelskas, describes it as a "thoughtful dialog between past and present," aimed at preserving the original's essence while breathing new life into it for a fresh wave of players.
Here's what you can expect:
- Graphical upgrades coupled with a slick, contemporary User Interface and control scheme
- Refreshed visuals for the infamous green Orks, now in sync with the current franchise cannon
- Over a hundred new voice lines, adding even more grit to the already fierce battles
First unveiled in 2011 by Relic Entertainment, Space Marine initially received favorable reviews across the board, spawning two sequels in the works. Unfortunately, those were crushed when THQ shut its doors, leaving mere fragments of the Space Marines' epic saga. Fast-forward a couple of years, Sega snatched up Relic and resurrected the first Space Marine on PC in 2021.
Then, in 2024, Saber Interactive announced it was developing the sequel for publisher Focus Entertainment. This latest installment scored substantial praise, with another sequel already in production. Sega still possesses the rights to the original Space Marine, but a PlayStation 5 version of the Master Crafted Edition remains unconfirmed. So, if you're raring to go, you'll need to strap on your bolter and head to PC, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox Game Pass on June 10.
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[1] Source: Official Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition Announcement[2] Source: Focus Entertainment Official Website - Space Marine Master Crafted Edition[3] Source: Steam Store Page - Space Marine Master Crafted Edition[4] Source: Sega Official Statement - Space Marine Master Crafted Edition Playstation 5 Release Status
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