As Xbox Game Pass continues to add new games, it’s worth checking up on major new releases to see if they’ll be available on the service day one of release - especially for games like the highly-anticipatedWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which promises single-player and multiplayer experiences that build on the experience of the originalSpace Marinereleased in 2011. In spite ofSpace Marine 2’s apparent quality, however, the $60 full price tag may dissuade some players, for whom Game Pass might be able to serve as a budget option.
Space Marine 2 Is Not On Xbox Game Pass At Launch
Platforms: PC, Xbox X/S, PlayStation 5
Unfortunately, however,Space Marine 2will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at release, meaning that players will need to purchase the game to play it. Currently, no announcements have been made regarding the game’s availability on Game Pass, so while it may be added to the service at a future date, it is currently not expected to be available on Game Pass for the foreseeable future. Notably, the game will be available on most major platforms, including Xbox, but will need to be purchased in full to be played.
Space Marine 2 Might Come To Game Pass In The Future
Xbox Game Pass Might Add Space Marine 2 Long After Release
However, based on the other twoWarhammer 40kgames currently available on Game Pass,it might not be entirely unexpected forSpace Marine 2to eventually become part of the catalog.Darktide, developed and published by Fat Shark, had a day-one Game Pass launch, butBoltgun, which shares a publisher withSpace Marinein Focus Entertainment, only joined the service in March 2024, less than a year after its May 2023 release date - thoughSpace Marine 2’s roadmapmarks it as a game with a focus on continual updates, soit may not get the same treatment asBoltgun.
Space Marine 2launches on September 9, but there is early access for those who purchased the Gold, Ultra, and Collector’s Editions starting September 5.
As the Xbox Game Pass faces stagnating growth, fewer major releases from studios outside of Microsoft’s purview are being added, andSpace Marine 2is no exception. Unfortunately, for anyone looking to play the game on a tight budget, the only way to experience it will be to purchase it directly on Steam, PS5, or Xbox - whileWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2may be added to the Xbox Game Pass library in the future, it’s best not to expect it until an official announcement is made.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
The galaxy is once again plunged into chaos as Lieutenant Titus returns to battle the relentless Tyranid swarm. With unmatched power and brutal combat skills, he leads the Ultramarines in a desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds, showcasing the grim reality of endless war in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
