There’s no doubt that Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has been one of the year’s biggest hit games for PC, PS5, and Xbox. This is quite an incredible feat, considering it launched right around hype games such as Star Wars Outlaws and Silent Hill 2.
While it’s an incredible game, it isn’t free from criticism. However, one particular criticism regarding the game’s “wokeness” is outright a propaganda piece that’ll make you wonder how few in the community come up with such things.
Space Marine 2 is not a Woke Propaganda Like Many Believe
Multiple popular online forums, including Space Marine 2‘s official subreddit, have lately been flooded with criticism about the game being “woke.” Some of the posters contributing to this wave of complaints seem to have taken issue with the game’s cast featuring Black and Asian Ultramarines.
It’s outrageous how, in today’s day and age, some are calling out game characters for belonging to different ethnicities. Labeling the game as “woke,” just because of this is simply horrible. Anyone who’s familiar with the Warhammer 40k franchise would instantly know that including various ethnicities or genders isn’t something new.
There is NO wokeness in Space Marine 2. NONE.
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Portraying Space Marines with different races is purely cosmetic. Their race doesn’t change the overall direction of the game or the behavior of the Space Marines themselves. They’re still humanity’s greatest hope and masculine figures who’ll fight off anything that stands in their way.
Saber Interactive has done an incredible job of crafting the campaign in a way that stays faithful to the Warhammer 40k universe, balancing modern values with the world we’ve all grown to love over the years. The inclusion of various races isn’t a “woke” agenda or ruining the game in any way or shape.
Space Marine 2 Players Hate the New Volkite Pistol
While the “woke” controversy doesn’t make any sense, what does make sense is the criticism surrounding the brand-new Neo-Volkite pistol. As part of the game’s season two, players got a bunch of new additions, including this brand-new gun that Assault, Bulwark, and Vanguard Operations could use.
Saber made everyone believe that the pistol would be the right solution for those Zoanthropes who had caused a headache for Space Marines. However, players believe its beam is not as effective as it should’ve been, and it’s ineffective at taking down opponents.
Many in the community have aired their frustrations on Reddit, stating that the weapon is completely useless even when leveled up. It looks like even if you have leveled-up Neo-Volkite and aim it at any Extremis-level enemy; it takes too long to bring it down.
Saber might have to adjust this pistol in Space Marine 2 with the upcoming updates. It’s one of the first ones we’ve received in the game, and its reception hasn’t proved to be the best. In the very same update, Saber also buffed a number of weapons such as Bolt Carbine, Bolt Sniper, Auto Bolt Rifle, Plasma Incinerator, and Oculus Bolt.
With that said, do you think Space Marine 2‘s “woke” allegations are justified? Let us know in the comments below.
