Saber Interactive addressed the beta cancellation by explaining that the game is "almost ready" and they want to focus on optimizing, polishing, and fixing any remaining issues before launch. They acknowledged the disappointment this may cause and thanked players by offering a limited Bolt Pistol skin to those who registered for the beta before June 28, 2024.
The main focus of Space Marine 2's development team is now on optimizing, polishing, and fixing any remaining bugs and issues in the game before its launch on September 9. This decision came after canceling the planned multiplayer beta to ensure the best possible experience at release.
Space Marine 2 was originally announced on December 9, 2021, during The Game Awards1. The announcement came more than a decade after the release of the first Space Marine game in 2011.