"Space Marine's Warhammer 40,000 Remaster Now in the Works"
Ready to dive back into the gritty world of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine? Brace yourself, spacefarer! The remastered Master Crafted Edition is heading your way, landing on PC and Xbox Series X|S come June 10, 2025. Excited? So are we!
Buckle up for an improved ride, courtesy of expert port developers SneakyBox. They've spent endless hours perfecting this magnificent third-person shooter, crafting a thoughtful restoration that seamlessly balances the original's charm with modern updates. Their objective? To create a respectful dialogue between the past and the present, allowing the game to shine like never before for a fresh batch of players.[1]
So what's new in this Master Crafted Edition? Plenty, buddy! Expect jaw-dropping graphical updates, a sleek, modern UI, and a vastly improved control scheme.[2] But that's not all. The Orks will receive a visual update, lining up nicely with their current visual identity within the franchise's lore universe. And get ready for over 100 new voice lines that bring your journey to life in ways you've never imagined![3]
Originally crafted by Relic Entertainment in 2011, the first installment of Space Marine garnered generally positive reviews. Though plans for sequels weren't fully realized following THQ's closure, Sega ultimately gained publishing rights in 2013. And the vintage tactical shooter can thank Saber Interactive for bringing it back to life on PC in 2021.[4]
Since then, the sequel, developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, landed in 2024 to strong critical acclaim, with its own follow-up already in the works. Now, Sega keeps the rights to the original, but they've yet to announce a PlayStation 5 variant of the Master Crafted Edition.[5]
So if you're eager to jump back into the fray, you'll have to grab it on PC or Xbox Series X|S or play it via Xbox Game Pass come June 10. If you've got a thirst for more cosmic adventures, make sure to check out when to expect the latest from the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, the future of the DC Universe on the big and small screens, and all the secrets of the next season of Doctor Who.[6]
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As the Master Crafted Edition of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine approaches release on June 10, 2025, enthusiasts can look forward to not only visual upgrades and a modernized user interface but also over 100 new voice lines that add immersive depth to the game's narrative. Gizmodo will keep you updated on the latest developments, including any potential PlayStation 5 variant of the remastered edition.
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Since its initial release in 2011, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine has been remastered and brought back to life by various developers, earning it a dedicated following among third-person shooter enthusiasts. With the Master Crafted Edition, players can revisit this classic title on PC and Xbox Series X|S, or access it via Xbox Game Pass.
