Space Marine 2's success triggering an increase in sales for Warhammer 40,000 games Darktide and Rogue Trader.
Space Marine 2 Boosts Warhammer 40K Game Sales and Player Numbers
Following the successful launch of Space Marine 2, other Warhammer 40,000 games like Darktide and Rogue Trader have seen a significant increase in both player numbers and sales. The third-person action game, developed by Fatshark and Owlcat Games, respectively, reported a surge in interest from players, attracted by the success of Space Marine 2.
"We definitely saw a boost in player numbers after Space Marine 2," stated Mike Knight, Darktide's narrative lead at Fatshark. "People play a game and like it, so they look around for something else that's similar."
Anton Emelianov, brand manager at Owlcat Games, echoed Knight's sentiments, "When one Warhammer game does well, it lifts the others. We saw a noticeable uptick in interest around Rogue Trader when Space Marine 2 launched-people wanted to explore the setting further, often in different genres."
The various genres of Warhammer 40K games popularized by Space Marine 2 offer a diverse array of experiences within the franchise. While Darktide is a co-op FPS resembling the lasgun-wielding troopers from Space Marine 2, Rogue Trader is a single-player CRPG providing an immersive experience within the Warhammer 40K universe.
Moreover, during the Warhammer Skulls event, Darktide and Rogue Trader cross-pollinated their content, enabling players to utilize unique weapons from either game in both. In addition, the games are currently available in a discount bundle on Steam.
According to Jody Macgregor, former music journalist and PC Gamer team member, Warhammer 40,000's lore provides an abundance of opportunities for creators to explore the universe in compelling and innovative ways. The prosperity of Space Marine 2 was just further proof of Warhammer's broad and growing appeal to gamers seeking new adventures within the vibrant sci-fi universe.
- The surge in interest for Warhammer 40,000 games, such as Darktide and Rogue Trader, is often prompted by wins or successes of other games in the series, like Space Marine 2, offering players a variety of experiences within the franchise via different genres, such as co-op FPS and single-player CRPG.
- During the Warhammer Skulls event, gadgets and weapons from both Darktide and Rogue Trader became cross-compatible, allowing players to use unique items from either game in both, while also enjoying the discount bundle offered on Steam.
- The popularity of Warhammer 40,000 games, as evidenced by the success of Space Marine 2, points toward a growing appeal for technology-based gaming adventures within the vibrant sci-fi universe, with creators consistently finding innovative ways to explore the extensive lore and offer new seasons for players to engage with.
