Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 writer Focus Leisure has answered a variety of burning questions followers had in regards to the soon-to-be launched motion sport in a FAQ that addresses every part from console efficiency specs to cross-play.

Space Marine 2 sees Titus of the Ultramarines go up towards the Tyranid horde in addition to the forces of Chaos in a sequel that arrives 13 years after its predecessor. It features a marketing campaign that may be performed co-op, a PvE Operations mode, and a PvP mode.

Let’s begin with the console efficiency specs. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X, High quality Mode permits 4K decision at 30 frames per second, and Performance Mode permits “as much as” 60fps at 1080p decision. Focus stated that on the much less highly effective Xbox Collection S, the High quality Mode permits for 1440p at 30fps, and Performance Mode is unavailable.

As for PC, it’s a combined bag. DLSS2 / FSR2 is offered at launch, however DLSS3 / FSR3 is “deliberate for post-launch.” Ray tracing / HDR isn’t supported. Vast-screen assist received’t be out there proper at launch, sadly. Focus stated it’s deliberate to hit the sport by the top of September.

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Equally, full Steam Deck assist is being labored on however isn’t prepared but. That’s coming by the top of the 12 months. There aren’t any plans for official mod assist, maybe unsurprising given Space Marine 2 is an formally licensed Video games Workshop title.

Focus confirmed that in marketing campaign mode, development is saved on PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X and S whereas taking part in offline. Nevertheless, for the PvE mode, referred to as Operations, it’s essential to be on-line to make sure your progress in that mode is saved. Offline development doesn’t carry over to your subsequent session. Focus stated gamers ought to keep on-line to maintain all earned perks, skins, and different rewards.

Cross-platform saves are supported by way of the platform Prism Ray On-line Providers (PROS), which Focus makes use of for a variety of its video games. LAN play isn’t supported.

There’s full crossplay between Steam, Epic Video games Retailer, PS5, and Xbox Collection X and S gamers from day one, Focus confirmed. You’ll be able to play the marketing campaign and PvE modes with none restriction, however on the subject of the PvP mode, referred to as Everlasting Battle, crossplay is cut up between PC gamers in a single pool (Steam and EGS) and console gamers in one other (PS5 and Xbox Collection X and S). Focus stated that is “for equity and balancing functions,” maybe hinting on the benefit mouse and keyboard customers on PC might need towards controller gamers.

In Operations mode, your squad can solely embody one Space Marine of every class. In Everlasting Battle mode, nonetheless, there’s a restrict of two gamers per class and per crew. “No all-Sniper groups, however you will have loads of strategic selection!” Focus stated. There isn’t a pleasant fireplace in both of the three sport modes, so don’t go in anticipating a Helldivers 2 form of expertise.

You’ll be able to take a look at the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launch FAQ in full under:

Will my development be saved when taking part in offline?

Be reassured, in Marketing campaign Mode, your development shall be saved on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S whereas taking part in offline.

For Operations Mode (PvE), you will want to be on-line to make sure your progress in PvE is saved. Offline development is not going to carry over to your subsequent session, so be sure to’re linked to maintain all earned perks, skins, and different rewards.

Does cross-platform save work nicely?

Sure, cross-platform saves are absolutely practical by the platform Prism Ray On-line Providers (PROS).

Is PvE/PvP playable by way of LAN?

LAN play is not going to be supported.

Will the sport assist crossplay, and can it’s toggled off?

Sure, full crossplay between Steam, Epic Video games Retailer, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S gamers shall be supported from Day One.

It is possible for you to to play the Marketing campaign and PvE modes with none restriction, however observe that for equity and balancing functions, crossplay for the PvP mode “Everlasting Battle” shall be cut up between PC gamers in a single pool (Steam & EGS) and console gamers within the different one (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Collection X|S).

Additionally, you will have the choice to disable crossplay performance should you choose to solely play with these utilizing the identical platform as yours.

Are there any restrictions for what courses could be performed in “Operations” mode (PvE)? What about “Everlasting Battle” (PvP)?

Your squad might solely embody one Space Marine of every class in “Operations” mode. In “Everlasting Battle” mode, there’s a restrict of two gamers per class and per crew.

No all-Sniper groups, however you will have loads of strategic selection!

Is there pleasant fireplace when taking part in Marketing campaign, Operations or Everlasting Battle modes?

There isn’t a pleasant fireplace in both of the three sport modes.

What are the performances like? on PC and on Console?

On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S, is there a efficiency mode, high quality mode, and what FPS can we count on? And different particular particulars.

• High quality Mode: 4K decision at 30FPS.
• Performance Mode: As much as 60FPS at 1080p.
• Please observe that on Xbox Collection S, the High quality Mode will permit for 1440p at 30FPS and the Performance Mode is not going to be out there.

What sort of communication instruments will we have now in-game?

There’s a Voice Chat, a Communication Wheel with preset messages and a Textual content Chat (unique to PC variations) to facilitate your exchanges together with your teammates.

Does the sport assist the haptic options of the DualSense controller?

We assist power triggers on the DualSense controller, however not haptic suggestions at launch.

What about RayTracing, DLSS, and different PC-specific applied sciences?

• DLSS2 / FSR2: Accessible at launch.
• DLSS3 / FSR3: Deliberate for post-launch.
• RayTracing / HDR: Not supported.

Is the sport appropriate with extensive screens?

Vast display assist is deliberate. Whereas it will not be out there proper at launch, we’re engaged on implementing it by the top of September.

Will the sport be playable on Steam Deck?

We’re engaged on official Steam Deck assist, nevertheless it’s not prepared but. We’re at the moment concentrating on the top of the 12 months for full Steam Deck assist.

Will the sport have official mod assist (e.g., NexusMods, mod.io)?

We at the moment don’t have any plans for official mod assist.

What anti-cheat system is in place?

We shall be utilizing Simple Anti Cheat on PC at launch.

Does the sport use DRM software program (ie. Denuvo…)?

No.

Will the sport be out there Day One on GeForce Now?

Sure.

Will the sport be out there by the Xbox Sport Go?

No.

Can the HUD components be eliminated? Is there a “Cinematic” mode out there?

Although there isn’t any precise “Cinematic” mode out there the place the entire UI components could be turned off without delay, all of them could be individually displayed or eliminated by the Settings menu. Solely the crosshair, enemy assaults and missions goal pop-ups shall be seen.

Three choices can be found: ON, OFF or DYNAMIC, with “Dynamic” which means that the UI components you’ve chosen will seem if you want it most (for instance, throughout fight) and disappear in any other case.

Will I have the ability to pre-load the sport, and if that’s the case, when will pre-load be out there?

Your capacity to pre-load Space Marine 2 is dependent upon your platform of selection:

On Xbox Collection X|S: Pre-loading is already out there. You’ll obtain the total sport as quickly as you pre-order both of the sport’s variations. The sport will unlock on September 5 or September 9 relying on whether or not you bought the Normal, Gold or Extremely Version.

On PlayStation 5: Pre-loading shall be out there on September 3 at 11:00 AM UTC you probably have pre-ordered the Gold or Extremely Version, to will let you play as much as 4 days earlier than the official launch. In case you have pre-ordered the Normal Version, pre-loading will begin on September 7 at 4:00 PM UTC and the sport will unlock on September 9, the day of launch.

On PC: Pre-loading is not going to be out there.

Do I have to have performed the primary Space Marine to take pleasure in Space Marine 2?

Having performed Space Marine is completely not a requirement for enjoying and having fun with Space Marine 2. Each video games’ storylines could be loved individually, and each provide brutal third-person motion gameplay. You might be lacking some very particular references, however that received’t cease you from having fun with the larger image in any respect.

What are the sport’s accessibility choices?

You’ll be able to enlarge the scale of subtitles to make them simpler to learn, in addition to 3 totally different color blind modes.

Which languages shall be out there?

The sport is absolutely voiced in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese language.

All of the texts can be found in at least 17 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish, Spanish (Latino-American), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese language, Conventional Chinese language, Thai and Turkish.

At what time does the sport launch?

Mark your calendars:

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Earlier this week, Focus confirmed what followers can count on from Space Marine 2’s seasonal post-launch content material mannequin. Season 2 runs from October till the top of 2024, and features a new Operations map, a brand new enemy, a tougher issue degree, a brand new weapon, and numerous different enhancements.

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