There haven't been a ton of new shooter games to fall in love with this year, but one of the big ones — Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — has finally arrived. This highly anticipated sequel to the original 2011 classic puts players in the heavily armored boots of the Imperium's Ultramarines and pits them against seemingly endless swarms of alien Tyranids, resulting in bombastic Gears of War-style gameplay that's as action-packed as it is intense. It's out on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Windows PC officially, but if you're on the latter platform, you can get it for a cool discount. Specifically, the Standard Edition is just $51.99 at CDKeys (down from $59.99), the Gold Edition is $77.99 at CDKeys (was $89.99), and the Ultra Edition is $85.99 at CDKeys (originally $99.99).
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Save big as you answer the Imperium's call
Of all the various Warhammer 40,000 games that have been announced and released in recent years, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is perhaps the most exciting of the lot. Interest in the game was strong when it was first announced back in 2021 at The Game Awards, and it's only grown exponentially over time as its release date has approached. All of that hype resulted in an explosive Early Access launch that's been fueled by waves of positive reviews, and the game is poised to blow up even more now that it's out for everyone.
A sequel to the first Space Marine game that was released 13 years ago, Space Marine 2 is very similar to Gears of War in that it's a thrilling third-person shooter that challenges you to overcome overwhelming odds, with the brutality and visceral nature of Warhammer 40,000 warfare on display front and center. Notably, much like this year's Helldivers 2, the game allows you to take the fight to the Tyranids with friends in co-op play, though its missions are less open and have a campaign-style structure.
On top of three-player co-op support for Space Marine 2's story campaign, there's also a dedicated co-op mode called Operations that gives you the opportunity to play through something of a follow-up campaign with your fellow Ultramarines. Additionally, PvP lovers will find a home in the the 6v6 Eternal War game type in which the Imperium's loyal soldiers attempt to beat back encroaching Chaos forces.
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Admittedly, I've never really been a huge Warhammer 40,000 fan, and can't speak to the game's quality directly (though I'll probably pick this up anyway, because I love co-op shooters). My colleague Samuel Tolbert, though, adores this universe, and played through the game to write up our Space Marine 2 review last week. In his words, "smashing through Xenos has never been more cathartic than in Saber Interactive's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2," and most other reviews echo similar sentiments. With that in mind, it's safe to say this is one of the best PC games and best Xbox games to play right now if you're a Warhammer fan and someone who likes shooter games.
Given how huge this game is, I was pretty surprised to see these deals for it that knock the price down a full 14%. I doubt there will be better discounts on it for a good while, and if you're looking to pick up Space Marine 2 as soon as possible, you may as well save some money.
Is CDKeys legit?
Though you may not have heard of CDKeys before, you don't have to worry about whether or not it's safe to use. Rest assured, it's a fully legitimate game code retailer that often sells new and old games alike for lower prices than you'll find on other storefronts. If you're curious to learn more about CDKeys, don't miss our FAQ on it I linked to earlier in this article.
Can I play Space Marine 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and other gaming handhelds?
The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 system requirements aren't lightweight at all, and unfortunately, that means players using the somewhat underpowered Steam Deck will — at launch, at least — have a poor experience with the third-person shooter. However, more performant gaming handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and the new ROG Ally X should fare much better, though you will still need to turn some settings down.
