By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In brief: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was released on 9 September 2024 and has surpassed 12 million players. Saber Interactive has announced a third year of updates, with a new class, the Apothecary, planned for early 2027. On PC, the recommended setup calls for a Ryzen 7 5800X or a Core i7-12700, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 3070 or an RX 6800 XT for 1080p on Ultra at 60 frames per second, with an SSD required. In 2026, aim for an RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB at 1080p and an RTX 5070 or an RX 9070 XT at 1440p.
Space Marine 2 in 2026: how is the game doing?
Space Marine 2 puts you in the armour of Lieutenant Titus, a Space Marine from the Ultramarines, facing hordes of Tyranids and the forces of Chaos. A co-op campaign for up to three players, cooperative operations and a 6v6 multiplayer mode: the game has found its audience, with over 12 million players according to 2026 figures.
Saber Interactive keeps evolving it. The roadmap for the third year, presented in September 2026, includes Patch 15 on 1 October 2026, a new class, the Apothecary, in the first quarter of 2027, a Chaos Siege PvP mode and a challenge mode, Crucible. The gameplay additions are free; only cosmetic packs are paid.
Space Marine 2: over 12 million players and a third year of updates.
Here is the official trailer for the multiplayer modes:
Focus Entertainment, trailer for the multiplayer modes of Space Marine 2, 2024.
The official PC setup
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i5-8600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 (6 GB video memory) | GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 XT (8 GB video memory) |
| Storage | SSD required, 75 GB | SSD required, 75 GB |
| Target | 1080p, Low preset, 30 fps | 1080p, Ultra preset, 60 fps |
Source: Steam page for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, accessed on 30 September 2026.
Why the processor matters
Our builder’s take: Space Marine 2 puts hundreds of enemies on screen at the same time. These hordes put the processor under as much strain as the graphics card, which explains why the recommended configuration is fairly demanding on the CPU side, with a Ryzen 7 5800X or a Core i7-12700.
For comfortable play, go for a recent 6- or 8-core chip, ideally a Ryzen X3D, and enable DLSS or FSR at 1440p and 4K. For choosing the graphics card, follow our method to choose your graphics card in 2026.
Tyranid hordes on screen: the processor is being called upon.
What PC for Space Marine 2?
| Target | Suggested graphics card | Suggested processor |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p on Ultra | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Ryzen 5 7500X3D or a recent Core i5 |
| 1440p on Ultra | RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| 4K | RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 | Ryzen 7 X3D |
Our PCs for Space Marine 2
Swift PC: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Core i5 14400F, RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and DDR5: Space Marine 2 in 1080p on Ultra.
Cheetoh PC: Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5070
Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5070: Tyranid hordes in 1440p.
Abyssin PC: RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB and Ryzen 5 7500X3D: high refresh rate 1440p and 4K with DLSS.
FAQ: Space Marine 2 on PC
What configuration for Space Marine 2?
The recommended setup calls for a Ryzen 7 5800X or a Core i7-12700, 16 GB of RAM, an RTX 3070 or an RX 6800 XT, and an SSD with 75 GB free space, for 1080p on Ultra at 60 frames per second.
Does Space Marine 2 require an SSD?
Yes, an SSD is required, with 75 GB of free space.
How many players have played Space Marine 2?
More than 12 million players, according to 2026 figures.
When does the Apothecary class arrive?
In the first quarter of 2027, with Patch 17, according to the third-year roadmap. It will be free.
Is Space Marine 2 playable in co-op?
Yes, the campaign and operations can be played with up to three players, and a 6v6 multiplayer mode is available.
Sources
- Steam, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (system requirements)
- Push Square, 12 million players and a third year of support (May 2026)
- Last Word on Gaming, the Year 3 roadmap (September 2026)
