Summary

  • Major updates for Space Marine 2 are lined up for Warhammer Skulls Showcase on May 22, including Horde Mode and a new content roadmap.
  • Reveals new classes such as Techmarine and highly requested features such as Chaos customization for PvP.
  • Other Warhammer titles will also receive updates, including Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks reaching version 1.0 and removing all microtransactions.

Space Marine 2 fans are excited for the upcoming Warhammer Skulls Showcase on May 22, 2025. It seems a lot of new content is in line for the reveal that gets most players excited with this event. Here’s everything we know so far about the Space Marine 2 Warhammer Skulls Showcase.

What Is the Warhammer Skulls Showcase?

Games Workshop alongside Valve prepared for this year’s annual event, Warhammer Skulls Showcase. Every year, the showcase serves as a platform for developers to reveal updates, expansions, and sometimes new games. The 2025 Warhammer Skulls Showcase is scheduled for May 22, 2025.

The anticipation for this event comes high as Valve teases several announcements for Warhammer titles including Space Marine 2. Last year’s showcase became memorable for fans after it revealed Mechanics 2 and shared previews of Space Marine 2. Now, multiple Warhammer titles will receive updates, including rumors on the possible return of the Dawn of War series.

Horde Mode Is Finally Coming

A wave-based survival mode will finally arrive in Space Marine 2 in the Warhammer Skulls Showcase. Many have been waiting for Horde Mode since Saber Interactive teased this gameplay mode in the game’s launch. The recent leaks give fans a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Horde Mode.

This new mode includes summonable NPC Dreadnoughts along with a points-based reward system. Players will need to complete side objectives in this game mode. Its arrival in Space Marine 2 marks the end of the game’s first seasonal roadmap.

New Content Roadmap

Alongside new features, Valve will be unveiling its new content roadmap in this Space Marine 2 Warhammer Skulls Showcase. The first year’s roadmap focused on adding necessary features and quality-of-life improvements for players. For the second year, they’ll be introducing substantial content additions that fans have been waiting for.

One of the features rumored to appear on the new roadmap is the Chaos Space Marine PVE Operations. With this, players can play under the antagonist faction for a different gameplay experience. It will significantly expand the current game’s narrative possibilities that fans can anticipate.

New Classes and Customization Options

Space Marine 2 Warhammer Skulls Showcase will be revealing new classes for players. Previously, there were rumors from data miners uncovering references to a possible Techmarine class. Besides the class, there were also numerous unused weapons in game files discovered, possibly attached to new character classes.

Also, the Chaos customization for PVP that is long requested by the community was seen in earlier datamiInitially, the feature appeared to be deprioritized as it only impacted the PvP portion of the game.game. Yet, it might potentially be announced at the showcase as a new personalization feature in Space Marine 2.

What Else to Expect at Warhammer Skulls 2025

Is there more to expect at the Space Marine 2 Warhammer Skulls Showcase? Certainly, other Warhammer games will also receive updates including the Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks. This upcoming title finally completes the early access and is about to reach version 1.0. The Speed Freeks is an Ork-themed vehicular combat appearing like a violent Rocketocket League.

Plus, Speed Freeks will also remove all microtransactions as it approaches full release. For now, early access players will have 12 months to spend their purchased in-game currency, Teef. Once the game launches, new cosmetics and items are only available using in-game currency. The 1.0 update will be free for existing owners with additional DLCs for purchase upon launch.

Conclusion

That’s everything known so far about the upcoming Space Marine 2 Warhammer Skulls Showcase. The upcoming Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks will get its spotlight in the event, introducing new updates and announcements. Meanwhile, Space Marine 2’s new content roadmap shares a glimpse of features awaiting players in the future updates.