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September 20, 2024

The best Warhammer 40k RTS games just got new editions and big discounts on Steam

The Dawn of War and Dawn of War 2 games have been released in special Anniversary Editions to celebrate their 20th and 15th anniversaries, respectively. Owners of the base games on Steam receive these upgrades at no additional cost. The Dawn of War Anniversary Edition includes the base game and expansions Soulstorm, Winter Assault, and Dark Crusade, featuring nine playable factions and available at an 80% discount for USD / £5.60 GBP / €6 EUR until October 3, 2024. The Dawn of War 2 Anniversary Edition includes the base game and expansions Retribution and Chaos Rising, with six factions and also available at an 80% discount for USD / £8 GBP / €8 EUR until October 3, 2024.

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September 8, 2024

Heads-up: Space Marine 2 has a photo mode and it rules

Engaging with Space Marine 2 during its early unlock phase features cooperative gameplay with numerous objectives and AI allies. Players face relentless attacks from tyranids, creating an enjoyable challenge. The game includes a photo mode accessed by pressing F, allowing players to create dioramas and adjust marine facial expressions for amusing screenshots. The game showcases expansive battlefields and the impressive scale of characters, particularly the primaris marines, which dwarf regular troops. Attention to detail is highlighted, with intricate elements like glowing text on datapads and gothic aesthetics in the environment.

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September 5, 2024

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Early Access is live, and your ride to the front is on sale — drop into the “cathartic co-op experience” for less

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a sequel to the 2011 original, featuring players as Ultramarines battling against Tyranids. The game launches on September 9 and is available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5, with Early Access for those who preorder the Gold or Ultra Edition. The Standard Edition is priced at .99 (down from .99), the Gold Edition at .99 (previously .99), and the Ultra Edition at .99 (originally .99). The game includes co-op play for the story campaign and a dedicated co-op mode called Operations, as well as a 6v6 competitive mode named Eternal War. The game has received positive reviews and features demanding system requirements, potentially challenging for less powerful devices like the Steam Deck.