Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has emerged as a significant success for both Games Workshop and Saber Interactive, captivating players with its nostalgic, linear third-person action gameplay. This success raises the question of what direction the Space Marine 2 team will take next. Will they dive straight into the development of Space Marine 3, or will they explore new creative avenues?
Hints from Hasbro’s CEO
Recent insights from an unexpected source, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, have shed light on potential future projects. During an earnings call on Thursday, Cocks revealed that Hasbro is collaborating with Saber’s Space Marine 2 team on a new title based on one of the company’s prominent intellectual properties. This announcement comes alongside news of several other video game tie-ins in development, including a new Dungeons and Dragons game from Invoke Games, a GI Joe game from Atomic Arcade, and an Exodus game from Archetype Studios, led by BioWare veteran James Ohlen.
Interestingly, the list notably excludes Transformers, which has seen a lack of recent video game adaptations. The last attempt, Splash Damage’s online action game Transformers: Reactivate, was canceled in January, leaving a void in the franchise. While there is no direct evidence linking these events, the timing of Cocks’ announcement just a month after the cancellation certainly piques interest.
A Bold Prediction
While speculation abounds, one prediction stands out: this new title could be a grand adaptation of the classic board game, Risk. Given Saber’s demonstrated ability to craft expansive, war-torn environments, the studio’s expertise could translate beautifully into a digital battlefield where Napoleonic soldiers clash amidst cannon fire and cavalry charges. Imagine the chaos of thousands of soldiers engaging in combat, all while being swept away by colossal dice rolls that determine their fates.
With this in mind, I boldly predict that we may see Risk: Reloaded making its debut on PC in autumn 2029, blending strategic gameplay with the immersive action that Saber has perfected. The potential for this collaboration is immense, and it could very well capture the imagination of both gamers and board game enthusiasts alike.
