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Xbox’s January 26–30 roundup teases 20+ new releases across Xbox platforms, led by Code Vein 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, with five Day-One Game Pass additions (The Talos Principle 2, Anno: Mutationem, Drop Duchy, MySims: Cozy Bundle for PC, and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2), plus a slate of indie titles like Highguard, Our Adventurer Guild, Beary Arms, and more.
Space Marine 2 adds Techmarine as the seventh playable class with Patch 12, available for free across PvE and PvP (Narrative Campaign excluded) starting Jan 29, 2026. Techmarine focuses on crowd control and area defense with an Omnissian Axe, a servo-gun turret, power-arm augmentations, and a 25-level perk tree, plus the ability to locate Tarantula Sentry turrets to support teammates. Patch 12 also adds a new mission, weapon variants, helmetless head customization, and Season Pass 2 cosmetics.
Games Workshop promoted Lieutenant Titus to Captain of the Ultramarines Second Company, highlighting his importance in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, with a new trailer revealing his role in defending the Five Hundred Worlds against Necron threats as part of the upcoming '500 Worlds' narrative expansion, which will be explored through a series of books and new tabletop models.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is offering a free demo from October 16-20 on consoles and until October 23 on PC, featuring story missions and multiplayer modes, allowing players to try before buying this highly-rated shooter set during the Fourth Tyrannic War.
Hideo Kojima emphasizes AI as the next major revolution in gaming, comparing it to past technological leaps like 3D and online connectivity. Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 sold predominantly physical copies, highlighting a preference for physical media. Space Marine 2 is introducing a new class, the Techmarine, in 2026, with additional content planned. Rumors suggest Sony is developing a portable PS6 console that can dock with a TV, potentially launching in 2027. Bella Ramsey defends The Last of Us TV show against critics, encouraging viewers to play the game if they dislike the series.
Saber Interactive has announced a detailed second-year roadmap for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, including six free updates and a major Anniversary update on September 4, 2025, featuring new cosmetics, game modes, enemies, and gameplay modifiers, with further updates planned into 2026.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, developed by Saber Interactive, has become a major success with over 7 million copies sold in less than a year, thanks in part to a strategic delay that allowed for better development and content. The game has received positive feedback, record sales, and ongoing DLC, with plans for future expansions and a second year of content, demonstrating Saber’s effective management and commitment to quality. The success of Space Marine 2 has also boosted the Warhammer 40,000 universe's popularity, including new licensed merchandise.
Space Marine 2 announces its Year 2 content plan starting with the September 4 Anniversary Update, introducing new game modes, enemies, a playable Techmarine class, and cosmetics, along with a Season Pass II featuring additional DLCs and customization options for the game.
Games Workshop's Big Summer Warhammer Preview Show 2025 revealed new releases across Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and Horus Heresy, including new factions, units, models, and a Space Marine helmet, along with a new Warhammer novel series set during The Scouring.
The new free Siege mode update for Space Marine 2 introduces a co-op wave-based PvE mode where players fight endless waves of Tyranids and other enemies, with options to earn resources, call in reinforcements, and face elite foes every five waves. The update also adds cosmetic options and technical improvements, enhancing the game's environment and gameplay experience.
Turok: Origins, announced at The Game Awards 2024, marks a return for the Turok series, but as a third-person game rather than an FPS. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game aims to respect the franchise's legacy while offering high production values similar to Space Marine 2. The developers promise a compelling narrative and engaging single-player and co-op gameplay, hoping to appeal to both new players and fans of the original series.
Players of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 have discovered an unannounced Research Centre in the game following the Patch 5 update. This feature, seemingly added prematurely by developer Saber Interactive, includes a Battle Barge expansion where players can unlock and display trophies by completing challenges. The Research Centre introduces a new currency and unlocks related to factions like Space Marines, Imperial Guard, Tyranids, and Thousand Sons Chaos Marines. The update hints at future expansions, with a full Battle Barge expansion expected in Season 3, set for 2025.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Patch 5 introduces significant balance changes, notably reworking Blocking weapons to enhance their utility by allowing players to accumulate melee damage buffs through blocking, which can be unleashed for massive AoE damage. The update also increases melee damage across the board, adds an Extermination Bonus for XP in Operations mode, and introduces new content like the Dark Angels Chapter Pack. Future patches will address weapon perks and balance issues, including the overpowered Grenade Launcher.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's upcoming Patch 5.0, set for release in December, introduces the Dark Angels Chapter Pack, a new Operation called Obelisk, and a new Chaos enemy, the Tzaangor Enlightened. The update also includes new cosmetics, color customization options, and support for Frame Generation DLSS and FSR 3. Additionally, the game will have mods blocked in public PvE sessions but available in private ones. The PS5 Pro specs reveal the game runs at 30fps in Quality Mode, and exclusive rewards will be available through Twitch drops in December.
A full development build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has leaked online, with players already accessing and leveling up in the game. The leak, originating from a Russian site, comes after the cancellation of a planned beta test. While the leak may generate interest, it also poses challenges for the developers in terms of security and spoilers.