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Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 3 Development Begins

Author:Kristen Update:May 13,2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Officially Starts Development

The excitement among Warhammer 40,000 fans is palpable as Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive officially announced the development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. This thrilling news was shared on Focus's official website on March 13, 2025, sparking anticipation and curiosity about what lies ahead for the iconic franchise. Dive in to learn more about the joint statement from the game's publisher and developer, as well as future updates for Space Marine 2.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Officially In The Works

Publisher Focus Entertainment and Developer Saber Interactive Joint Announcement

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced on Focus’s official website on March 13, 2025, that development for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is now underway. Deputy CEO of Focus Entertainment Publishing John Bert and Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch shared their thoughts on the current status of the franchise and what the future holds following their announcement.

John Bert expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Today, we are thrilled to announce that the adventure will continue with Space Marine 3. Players can look forward to an immersive campaign, a multiplayer mode, and innovations that will redefine the standards of third-person action games." He further emphasized the collaboration with Games Workshop, saying, "Developed in close collaboration with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 will take the genre to new heights by introducing large-scale battles that are even more spectacular."

Matthew Karch added, "We are now starting to develop Space Marine 3, a game that carries with it tremendous expectations from our rapidly expanding fanbase." He highlighted the ongoing support for Space Marine 2, noting, "While we will continue to support and grow the Space Marine 2 universe over the coming years, we will take all our learnings and apply them to an even bigger and more spectacular game for the third installment. We view this as an opportunity to create a true love letter to the Warhammer 40,000 universe."

While specific details about Space Marine 3 remain under wraps, this announcement gives fans a thrilling glimpse into the future of the series.

Space Marine 2 Will Continue To Get Support From The Developers

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Officially Starts Development

The announcement of Space Marine 3 comes as a surprise, especially since Space Marine 2 was only recently released in September 2024. However, both Focus and Saber have reassured fans that support for Space Marine 2 will continue robustly into the foreseeable future.

John Bert commented on the success of Space Marine 2, saying, "We have been honored by the incredible response from fans following the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. We will continue to support the game with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years."

Matthew Karch underscored the significance of Space Marine 2 for Saber Interactive, stating, "Space Marine 2 has proven to be a transformative game for Saber. It is the culmination of everything we have learned about game development in our 25 years in the business."

Since its launch, Space Marine 2 has been enriched with additional content, and the developers have an ambitious roadmap planned through the end of 2025. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To stay updated with the latest news and developments, be sure to check out our comprehensive Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 article below!