For many Warhammer 40,000 fans, Space Marine 2 is the video game they have long been waiting for. Its cinematic visuals, themes of brotherhood and honor, and stunning, action-packed gameplay have made it an instant hit with Warhammer veterans and newcomers alike. Its short campaign features two major Warhammer 40k factions as its antagonists: the swarming Tyranids, determined to consume all biological life, and the corrupted Thousand Sons, the mystical followers of the chaos god Tzeentch.