Originally developed by Relic Entertainment and published by THQ, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine was first released in September 2011 for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Fourteen years later, this third-person action shooter has received a major update called the Master Crafted Edition. Let’s explore what’s new in the Space Marine Master Crafted Edition below.
Warhammer 40k Space Marine Master Crafted Edition
The Master Crafted Edition for Warhammer 40k Space Marine is developed by Relic Entertainment and SneakyBox, and published by SEGA. This edition is not a new campaign or a significant gameplay overhaul; instead, it is a remaster of the original Space Marine, refined for today’s hardware. It retains all the DLC and Anniversary content from earlier editions while enhancing visuals, performance, user interface, and control schemes for a smoother, more modern experience.
If you already own the Anniversary Edition on a modern system, upgrading to Master Crafted offers visual and performance improvements, but it does not add new missions or content. However, if you seek the best version of the game optimized for current-gen platforms, this is it. All the new changes are mentioned below.
- Refreshed visuals, native support for higher resolution textures, and support for resolutions up to 4k.
- Optimized performance for modern hardware.
- The redesigned heads-up display is better suited for both controllers and keyboards.
- Adjusted camera behavior for smoother gameplay.
- Enhanced aim assist, improved enemy AI behaviors, and rebalanced multiplayer.
- Potential integration of previous post-launch tweaks and updates.
- Remastered audio for better quality of sound.
- Character models have also been improved.
DLCs Included in the Master Crafted Edition
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine Master Crafted Edition includes all the previously released DLCs. These include:
- Chaos Unleashed Map Pack
- Dreadnought Assault DLC
- Iron Hand Veteran Chapter Pack DLC
- Death Guard Champion Chapter Pack DLC
- Golden Relic Bolter
- Golden Relic Chainsword
- Power Sword
- Blood Angels Veteran Armour Set
- Salamander’s Veteran Armour Set
- Alpha Legion Champion Armour Set
- Legion of the Damned Armour Set
- Emperor’s Elite Pack
- Traitor Legions Pack
Release Date and Platforms
The Space Marine Master Crafted Edition is available as of June 10, 2025. Although there is no new content, this version is reportedly the best iteration of the third-person action game. Enhanced for 4K, the Master Crafted Edition can be accessed on the following platforms:
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Summary
The Master Crafted Edition is now available for Warhammer 40k Space Marine. Released on June 10, 2025, it modernizes the original 2011 game with enhanced visuals, improved performance, updated UI, and all previously released DLC. Set in the dark Warhammer 40K universe, the game combines brutal melee combat with ranged gunplay in a fast-paced, cinematic experience.
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