Sony has announced some exciting news for fans of the sci-fi action-adventure genre: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is set to have a game trial available on the PS Plus Premium tier this December. This comes as part of PlayStation’s celebration of its 30th anniversary, giving subscribers the chance to experience this well-loved grimdark shooter without any upfront cost. Even though Space Marine 2 only came out a few months back, it’s already captured the attention of the gaming community.
Saber Interactive, the developer behind Space Marine 2, has seen their game receive impressive praise and rapidly grow in popularity since its launch in September 2024. By the following month, it had already surpassed the remarkable milestone of 4.5 million players—a number that’s surely climbed even higher by now. There have been some bumps along the way, with the community expressing dissatisfaction over certain updates, but Saber Interactive quickly made moves to address those concerns. Looking forward, fans can expect a flurry of new content in December 2024, promising even more excitement.
For those eager for more than just additional content, there’s more in store. PlayStation recently revealed in a blog post that the game trial for Space Marine 2 will kick off on December 3, 2024, for PS Plus Premium users. These game trials are not a regular occurrence on the platform, making this a particularly enticing offer. The last game trial added was Stellar Blade in June 2024, making Space Marine 2’s trial a noteworthy event.
### December 2024 Line-Up for PS Plus Premium Subscribers
#### New Game Trial
– Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
#### New Classic Games
– Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
– Sly 2: Band of Thieves
– Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
As PlayStation hits this significant milestone of its 30th anniversary, it’s the perfect occasion for Premium subscribers to dive into an exciting new trial. While the exact length of Space Marine 2’s trial remains unannounced, similar AAA titles typically offer around two hours of playtime through PS Plus Premium. This trial could potentially boost the game’s sales, adding to its already burgeoning player count.
The festivities don’t stop there for PS Plus Premium users. Alongside Space Marine 2’s trial, they’ll have access to three beloved PS2 classics next month: Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Those with a PS Plus Essential subscription will also receive some great titles, including the award-winning It Takes Two, the MMO adventure Temtem, and the strategy-driven Aliens: Dark Descent.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 itself offers a riveting experience—set in a universe where players embody Space Marine Titus, tasked with defeating the menacing Tyranid swarms. Players can engage in thrilling solo battles or team up with friends in co-op modes, all while enjoying intense third-person action. With support for up to six players in PvP matches, Space Marine 2 keeps delivering action-packed, brutal entertainment.
Combining this with the fact that it’s available across platforms like PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Space Marine 2 continues to cement its place as a must-play for fans of the genre. With the upcoming game trial, even more players will soon get a chance to see why it’s garnered such a devoted fanbase.
