Summary
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2left advanced access yesterday, launching to the masses whilesquashing an attempted review bomb campaignunder its muddy blue-and-gold boots. But that’s not its only impressive feat.
As reported byPCGamesN, it already has the highest concurrent peak player count across allWarhammergames on Steam, reaching a staggering high of 225,690. That was on a Monday evening, so we’ll no doubt see it surpass that already impressive milestone this weekend.
The previous record, held byTotal War: Warhammer 3since 2022, was a peak player count of 166,754. Space Marine 2 has shattered that record by 58,936 players.
There are alotof Warhammer games, too many to list here. But if you’re interested in the top ten most-played titles across the franchise’s history, here’s a quick rundown:
Where Does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Rank In Steam’s Most-Played Games?
At the time of writing, Space Marine 2 is the ninth-most played game on Steam over the past 24 hours, dethroningGrand Theft Auto 5,Deadlock,Rust,Baldur’s Gate 3,Stardew Valley, and more.
It’s also the number one best-selling game on Steam right now.
As for where Space Marine 2 ranks across Steam’s expansive 21-year history, it already holds the 58th spot for peak player count, beatingNo Man’s Sky,Rainbow Six Siege, and evenLeft 4 Dead 2. It’s not far behind games likeTeam Fortress 2,Ark: Survival Evolved, orPayday 2, either.
It’s safe to say that Saber Interactive’s return to the world of Warhammer is a rousing success.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 again sees you battling for the Emperor, against armies of Tyranid aliens. You must fight to ensure the Imperium’s survival in the face of extinction.
