A leaked build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, weighing approximately 70 gigabytes, surfaced online on Sunday, revealing what appears to be a near-final version of the game almost two months prior to its official release.
(Photo : Saber Interactive / Screenshot taken from Steam.)
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Details of the Leak
The leaked version, reportedly dated June 20, 2024, emerged on a piracy website, as first reported on 4chan's /v/ message board and highlighted by Insider Gaming. This build, if authentic, corresponds closely with the game's recent announcement by Focus Entertainment on July 9, confirming the completion of Space Marine 2.
PC Gamer verified the existence of a purported development build on a Russian torrent site, where over 500 downloads have already occurred. Videos sourced from this build have begun appearing on YouTube, despite efforts to evade detection.
The YouTube channel responsible for posting these videos hinted at the origin of the leak when questioned by followers. Indicating caution due to potential takedowns, they vaguely referred to sourcing the game from a popular Russian site known for hosting such content.
Implications and Response
The leaked footage reveals unfinished aspects, such as placeholder graphics in settings menus, suggesting ongoing development tweaks. With seven weeks remaining until the scheduled September 9 release, concerns arise about spoilers impacting Space Marine 2's storyline, featuring the return of ultramarine Captain Titus.
Saber Interactive, the game's developer, previously opted to cancel a public beta test to focus on final optimizations. Now, attention turns to mitigating the leak's spread across the internet. Focus Entertainment has been contacted for comment but has not responded at this time.
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