The future of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is shaping up to be an intriguing battleground. As the game edges closer to its public release on Monday, September 9th, the adventure isn’t without its bumps. Early access players, courtesy of the controversial preordering practice, have already flagged several issues that developers are keen to rectify in their first series of patches.
Key Features and Concerns
Saber Interactive’s Space Marine 2 has garnered positive initial feedback but isn’t free from issues. Here’s what gamers can look forward to, and what’s already causing some to groan louder than an Ork Warboss.
Ultrawide Monitor Support
Currently, the game only supports widescreen displays, leaving those with ultrawide monitors in the lurch. Saber Interactive has promised to introduce ultrawide support in future updates. The developers might as well get creative and call it “ultramarinewide” when they do.
Game Stability and Crashing Issues
Early players have reported various crashing issues. Publishers Focus have offered some temporary solutions which they hope will tide players over until the patches roll out:
- Deactivate any overlay software like Riva Tuner, Afterburner, or NVIDIA’s equivalent.
- Ensure your game runs on the correct GPU and update your GPU driver to the latest version.
- If the game crashes during the first cinematic, updating to the latest Windows version may help.
- For the infinite loading bug in multiplayer Operations, restarting the game could be the fix, suggesting it might be due to networking issues or being removed from a squad.
Controller Issues
Some players have found their controllers refusing to work with the game. The suggested workaround involves switching off Steam Input. This can be done by right-clicking on the game in your library, selecting Properties, and then disabling Steam Input in the Controller section. Plugging in the controller via USB is also recommended.
Controversies and Reactions
Beyond the technical glitches, another aspect raising eyebrows is the installation of Epic Online Services. While it’s mentioned in the game’s EULA, many players were unaware that agreeing to it would lead to the “stealth installation” of Epic’s client.
According to Focus, the Epic client integration is to support optional cross-play between Steam and Epic players and to sync friend lists between the two platforms. They assure players that linking Steam and Epic accounts is not required, and these features do not impact gameplay for non-participants.
Community Feedback
The Warhammer community has taken to platforms like Reddit to voice their displeasure about these early issues. The reception on Steam, while generally positive, also highlights these grievances. Discussions revolve around:
- The unexpected installation of Epic Online Services.
- Crashing and stability problems.
- Lack of ultrawide support.
Moving Forward
Focus Entertainment has pledged to address these issues in the initial patches. For those still dealing with these teething troubles, there’s little to do but wait and hope the God-Emperor’s grace translates into quick updates. If you’re yearning for more insight, check out Eurogamer’s coverage and continue the conversation over on Reddit.
Closing Credits
While Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 shows promise, it is wrestling with early-phase turbulence. Players can look forward to updates addressing current limitations and bugs, with the hope that their patience will be rewarded with a more polished and immersive experience.
If curiosity demands more comprehensive analysis or a curious pun to sign off, perhaps give Brendy’s review a read. Until then, here’s hoping the next patch brings fewer bugs and more battle-ready Marines.
Stay updated for any future developments and happy gaming, Emperor willing.
