Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Space Marine. Here you will find answers to commonly asked questions about Space Marine.
Space Marine is a brand new game from Relic Entertainment,the creators of Dawn of War II. The game is being is being published by THQ and like Dawn of War, is set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe. Unlike Dawn of War, Space Marine is an Third Person shooter.
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FAQ Subjects:
General Information
Singleplayer Information
Multiplayer Information
Community Information
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Q: What is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine?
A: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is a third person shooter from the developers of the the highly sucussful Dawn of War franchise. Like it's predecessors, Space Marine is set in the grim universe of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000.
Q: What race is the focus in Space Marine?
A: Space Marine, as the game's title indicates is focused on the Space Marines. More specifically the Ultramarine Chapter within the Space Marine faction.
[b]Q: Are there any other playable factions in the game?[b]
A: Unfortunately, no for Singleplayer Information; as you take the role as a Space Marine thought it's campaign. Multiplayer Information however, will allow you to play as Chaos Space Marines instead Space Marines.
Q: What is Space Marine rated?
A: It has received a general rating of M for Mature by ESRB, and 18+ by PEGI. For Australia it has an MA15+ rating.
Q: Is there a demo available for me to try out Space Marine?
A: Yes. The demo is available on Steam, XBox Live and PSN.
Q: When is Space Marine being released?
A: Space Marine will be released on September 6th in North America. September 8th in Australia and September 9th in Europe.
Q: What Platforms is Space Marine being released on?
A: Space Marine is being released on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.
Q: What are the System Specifications for PC?
A: The System Specifications as detailed by Steam are:
Q: Is there trailers relating to Space Marine?Minimum
OS: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7
Processor: 2.0Ghz Dual core CPU (any Core 2 Duo or AMD X2 or better)
Memory: 1GB (XP), 2GB (Vista), 2GB (Windows 7)
Graphics: 256MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, AMD Radeon 3850 and above)
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 20 GB space free (10 GB free after install)
Sound:
Recommended
OS: Windows 7
Processor: Any Quad-core Intel or AMD Processor
Memory: 1GB (XP), 2GB (Vista), 2GB (Windows 7)
Graphics: 512MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Performance equivalent to an AMD Radeon 5750 or better)
DirectX®: 9.0c
Hard Drive: 20 GB space free (10 GB free after install)
Sound:
A: There sure is, here is a list of them below:
- Cinematic Trailer
- Gamescom Trailer
- Blockbuster Entertainment
- Universe Feature
- Mutliplayer
- Combat System
- Space Marine
- E3 2010 Trailer
Q: Are there screenshots?
A: Yes. Screenshots are available from most online gaming magazines, and are also available from THQ and Relic.
Q: Is this the same game as that really early tech demo we saw years ago?
A: No, this is a totally different game. Relic basically rebuilt the game from the ground up. However, if you would like to watch it you can here.
Q: Is Space Marine related to the Dawn of War series in any way?
A: Not officially. Though a Blood Ravens army is available as a preorder bonus on the PC and there have been sightings of Blood Ravens colors in a few screenshots, the story follows the Ultramarines and is not a continuation of any storyline in the Dawn of War games.
Q: Is there a Collector's Edition?
A: Yes. The Collector's Edition of Space Marine contains a replica purity seal, collector's cards with character bios and game tips, an art book, the game soundtrack and also contains the power sword in-game item for the PC edition.
Q: Is there a game guide for Space Marine?
A: Yes. A guide for Space Marine is being released by Prima Games.
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Q: Where does the Campaign take place?
A: Space Marine's Single Player Campaign takes place and the Forge World of Graia.
Q: What race will have a Single Player Campagin?
A: Only Space Marines have a single player campaign. There are currently no known plans for giving campaigns to the other races.
Q: Who is the main character?
A: Players will take control of Captain Titus, who is a apart of the Ultramarines second company.
Q: Will I have any AI team mates helping me?
A: Yes. So far we've seen 2 Squad mates that will be helping you throughout the Campaign;, Leandros and Sidonus will serve as an extra pair of guns and voices in the campaign.
Q: Who will I be fighting against?
A: So far, only two enemy factions have been identified, with no hints at any others. Those two are, the Orks and Chaos Space Marines, both seem equally hell bent on kill you.
Q: What is the basic story of Space Marine?
A: The Orkish Horde has invaded Forge World Graia, seeking to plunder the biggest, the most shootiest weapons they can get their greenskin hands on. However, as you seek to stop the Orks from obtaining the ultimate price of a Titan, Chaos works in the shadows; their intentions are unknown.
Q: Will there be drivable vehicles in the Campaign?
A: No, players will not be able to pilot any vehicles in the game; However, they will man guns on those vehicles.
Q: What weapons will I get to use?
A: Space Marine features a variety of weapons for you to use throughout the campaign, the confirmed weapons are:
- Bolter
- Storm Bolter
- Bolt Pistol
- Heavy Bolter
- Stalker Pattern Bolter
- Plasma Gun
- Plasma Pistol
- Plasma Cannon
- Lascannon
- Meltagun
- Adeptus Mechanicus Vengeance Launcher
- Frag Grenades
- Chainsword
- Power Axe
- Thunderhammer
- Combat Knife
Q: Will I be able to use enemy weapons?
A: No. That is Heresy.
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Q: What races are playable in multiplayer for Space Marine?
A: Players can play as Chaos or the Space Marines.
Q: Is there any multiplayer army customization?
A: Yes. A multiplayer customization tool unironically named "the Customizer" allows players to customize their units for online play. You can see it in action here.
Q: How many players can join online matches?
A: Space Marine allows eight players to join in for 4v4 matches.
Q: Does the game use dedicated servers or P2P?
A: P2P.
Q: Does the game support split-screen multiplayer?
A: No. Full-screen only.
Q: What units are available in multiplayer?
A: Space Marine players can use Tactical Marines, Devastator Marines and Assault Marines. Chaos Space Marine players can use Chaos Tactical Marines, Havocs and Raptors. Each unit class has unique perks such as teleporter beacons, increased damage when performing a stomp attack and the ability to damage enemies with jump pack exhaust. More information about the perks and classes can be found here.
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Q: Where are the official forums for Space Marine?
A: The Space Marine Honour Guard forums are hosted on the official website and can be found here.
Q: Does the PC version of the game support modding?
A: Officially, there is no mod support available for the game. It should be noted, however, that texture mods and preliminary mod tools for Space Marine were available in the RelicNews community within a few days of the release of the demo on Steam.
Q: Can I follow Space Marine on Twitter? What about Facebook?
A: You can follow @SpaceMarine on Twitter and become a fan of Space Marine on Facebook.
Q: Can I customize my profiles on Xbox Live or PSN with Space Marine goodies?
A: The Xbox Live Marketplace has Space Marine avatar items available here for between 80 and 160 Microsoft Points.
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Many thanks to Akranadas, Hirmetrium and Bowkers for their help in the creation of this FAQ. New information will be added as it becomes available or as necessary.
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