While Warhammer 40k's roots are bedded deep in the tabletop gaming world, it's nevertheless become one of the most prolific videogame IPs of the modern era. There are some greats among them, including Dawn of War and the original Space Marine, but the middling reception to recent releases like Darktide has left me more skeptical of the brand's place in videogames than I'd like. Now, I'm pinning my hopes on the prodigal son's return, which is truer than ever following our Space Marine 2 interview with creative director Oliver Hollis-Leick during Gamescom 2023.

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