Saber and Focus ‘saddened’ by leak of ‘old Space Marine 2 build’

Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have released a statement addressing the leak of a developer build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Videos of the unfinished build, which is said to be playable from start to finish, started circulating on social media this week after it was recently uploaded to a torrent site.

In a statement released on Tuesday, developer Saber and publisher Focus thanked fans for their support, and urged players to avoid the leaked build ahead of the game’s official release.

They said the build would be nearly a year old by the time the game is released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 9, 2024.

“We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support we’ve received from our community following the leak of an old build of our upcoming game, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2,” they said.

“Our teams have poured years of hard work, passion, and dedication into creating a game worthy of your hopes and expectations, and it’s disheartening that many of the surprises we worked to keep secret were spoiled.

“We’re saddened that this build, which will be almost a year old by the time we launch, is how some of our most eager fans will first experience Space Marine 2.

“Our unwavering commitment has been to deliver the best possible game for our players,” they continued. “This was the driving force behind our decision to spend more time on development and ensure we deliver the best experience we can.

“We’re asking everyone to avoid this unfinished build and to not spoil the game for those excited to experience it for the first time at launch. Space Marine 2 will release on September 9, and the best way to support our teams’ hard work is to play the game as they’ve always intended.

“See you all in a few weeks.

“For the Emperor!”

Space Marine 2 was revealed during The Game Awards in 2021 and originally scheduled for release in 2023 prior to a delay.

In June, Saber and Focus cancelled a Space Marine 2 open beta. They claimed that running the public test would have been a distraction for the game’s developers as they gear up for its release.