Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 580 · Ryzen 5 2600X
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6800 XT · Ryzen 7 5800X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3070 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~34 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Sep 9, 2024
- Developer
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.
Co-opActionMultiplayerThird-Person ShooterPvEAdventureThird PersonAction-AdventureSci-fiSingleplayer
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What you need for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 needs about a GeForce RTX 3070 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3090 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3070 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3090 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 9 7950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 37 | 26 | 15 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 45 | 32 | 19 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 51 | 36 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 76 | 53 | 32 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 87 | 61 | 37 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 113 | 79 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 117 | 82 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 187 | 131 | 79 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit | Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i5-8600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700 |
| Graphics | 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | 8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD required. 30 FPS in 1920x1080 with "Low" preset. | SSD required. 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with the "Ultra" preset. |
Source: Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 34 low | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 28 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 29 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 29 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 25
- Steam achievements
- 50
- Metacritic
- 82
- Series
- Warhammer 40,000
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Thai
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Hotfix 14.2Patch2026-09-03
- August Community UpdatePatch2026-08-28
- Divine Retribution - Community Event2026-08-27
- Hotfix 14.1Patch2026-08-11
- The Space Marine 2 Steam Workshop is open!2026-07-30
- The Confrontation Update is available now!Patch2026-07-28
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's minimum spec (Radeon RX 580). Our model still estimates ~30 fps at 1080p low (range 24–35, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3070 (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~34 fps on the low preset (range 27–41, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3090 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3070 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 by brand.
Can I run Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~63 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~38 fps at 1080p low. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 take?
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 needs 75 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (1903 min)/11 64-bit.