How Space Marine 2’s New Update Reframes The Game’s Ending

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How Space Marine 2's New Update Reframes The Game's Ending

As a lifelong Warhammer 40K fanatic who has spent countless hours poring over every detail of the lore, I can confidently say that the recent update for Space Marine 2 has sent shockwaves through the community. The subtle change in the game’s ending, a simple text correction from “Voice” to an unnamed speaker, may seem insignificant at first glance, but it’s got us all buzzing with excitement!

This article contains spoilers for
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
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In September 2024, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was released, and it has been a huge success. Although some aspects, particularly the multiplayer modes and performance, received mixed feedback initially, fans still appreciated the overall experience. This was partly due to the fact that Space Marine 2 was easy for both veteran Warhammer players and newcomers to understand and enjoy, thanks to its straightforward gameplay and detailed narrative that included subtle lore references only experts would notice.

The early stages of Space Marine 2 have proven to be a hit, setting the stage for even greater things ahead. Already, a roadmap extending into 2025 has been unveiled, promising an array of new cosmetics and gameplay challenges. Additionally, numerous updates have been rolled out, addressing bugs, introducing fresh features, and enhancing performance. The third major update, launched on September 26, introduced several appealing additions such as the Hub Sparring Arena, solo missions in Space Marine 2’s Operations, enhanced AI allies, and ultrawide PC support. A subtle yet significant change was also made to the ending of Space Marine 2 through a minor text modification.

What Space Marine 2’s Version 3.0 Changes In Its Ending

After the final battle of the campaign concludes, a Computer-Generated cutscene unfolds. The main character, Titus, interrupts Imurah’s ritual as a Thousand Sons sorcerer, annihilating him and the Chaos artifact he was employing. This destruction appears to disintegrate the extradimensional plane where their combat transpired, leaving Titus unconscious until awakened by a troop of Ultramarines. However, between these two scenes, there is a brief blackout during which an ethereal voice echoes “Awaken, son of Guilliman.” This mysterious voice was traced back to Ultramarine Chapter Master Marneus Calgar, who is visible in the scene, but let’s consider a different interpretation.

The Emperor Now Has An Implied Role In Space Marine 2

Initially, this solitary line has been labeled as a general term “Voice,” which many fans of Warhammer 40K instantly recognize as the Emperor of Mankind. In a Q&A tweet, Oliver Hollis-Leick, Creative Director of Space Marine 2, hinted that the line could be subject to various interpretations, but he had a particular idea in mind when composing it. He also suggested that Games Workshop might have required a modification if it explicitly referred to the Emperor. As this statement was made prior to the title correction, it’s clear what the intended meaning is, although interpreting it this way significantly alters the narrative of Space Marine.

Everything Implicated By The Emperor’s Presence In Space Marine 2

Throughout the conclusion of the initial “Space Marine” game and up until the closing scenes of this sequel, there’s a notable focus on Titus’ exceptional resilience against the corruption brought about by Chaos. Despite his numerous encounters with potent Chaos artifacts, Daemons, mind manipulation by a sorcerer, and even venturing into a dimension linked to the Warp, Titus has consistently shown no indications of being corrupted. This suggests that Titus may be under the Emperor of Mankind’s psychic protection, hinting at significant future exploits for Titus in potential “Space Marine” games or DLC.

How The Emperor’s Protection Fits In Space Marine’s Story

In the current scenario of Warhammer 40K, with the vast rift separating the Imperium of Man’s galaxy empowering all Psykers, encounters from the Emperor are not entirely unexpected. Yet, when they do occur, such as in the case of Titus, a regular Primaris Ultramarine, it’s still a significant event. The Emperor’s divine intervention is usually bestowed upon the devout Sisters of Battle or his resurrected Primarch sons like Roboute Guilliman and Lion El’Jonson. So, Titus’ experience is quite noteworthy. Here’s hoping fans won’t have to wait long for more insight into how this affects future Space Marine narratives.

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2024-10-03 20:43