Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has been off to a favorable start, but like many recent titles, it has faced launch-day technical issues. But despair not as the team behind the much-anticipated sequel has addressed your concerns!
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Early Access Plagued with Server Issues
Still Hit a Milestone on Steam, Though!
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 faced somewhat of a rocky launch-day, with several reported technical issues. The game launched in early access earlier in the week, and players have reported a range of problems, including server issues, FPS drops, stuttering, black screens, and infinite loading times. One of the most prevalent complaints is tied to the "Joining Server Bug" in the PvE Operations mode, where players find themselves stuck on a server connection screen with little or no progress.
In response to these issues, Focus Home Entertainment acknowledged the situation in a community post, thanking players for their feedback and confirming that fixes are in progress. "First off, we wanted to thank you for reporting your issues and providing us with feedback. We’re currently working to find fixes," they said. The post also outlined other common issues, such as crashes during the first cinematic scenes and controller-related problems.
Additionally, Focus Home mentioned that linking Steam and Epic accounts is not required to play the game. In the post, the team clarified, "please be aware linking your Steam and Epic accounts is not required to enjoy the game. These features are entirely optional and will not affect your gameplay experience in any way."
Players experiencing server issues are advised to attempt matchmaking again if they are returned to the main menu or the Battle Barge after an unsuccessful connection attempt. While frustrating, this workaround may resolve the issue for some players until a permanent fix is implemented. If you want to learn other solutions that may help you, check out our guide at the link below!
Despite these issues, Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has been a major success on Steam. The game has drawn in massive player numbers, boasting an all-time peak of 134,302 players at the time of writing—significantly surpassing its predecessor, which peaked at 15,653 players. These figures are impressive, especially considering its full release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC has yet to take place on September 9.
Early reviews for Space Marine 2 have been generally positive, with players enjoying the game’s high-octane combat and narrative. Game8 has given Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 a solid 92/100. Check out our review at the link below!
Source:
Focus Home Entertainment Community Post
Space Marine 2 on SteamDB
