“Hope console peasants don’t have aim assist”: Space Marine 2 Crossplay Confirmation Ignites Platform War Among PC and Console Players
Saber Interactive's addition of crossplay to Space Marine 2 has made some PC gamers unhappy about its potential effects on PvP multiplayer matches.
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 made its presence felt at Gamescom 2024 with a deep dive into its revamped systems and mechanics.
- Among the major reveals for the game was the inclusion of crossplay across platforms.
- A few PC players were not too thrilled about sharing the stage with console gamers, taking to Reddit to voice their frustrations.
With Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 inching ever closer to its September 2024 release date, fans of the franchise and newcomers alike are excited to take on the Tyranids as Demetrian Titus in his new role as a Primaris Space Marine.
With Saber Interactive showcasing its addition to the Warhammer 40K franchise at Gamescom 2024, fans got a chance to see the game in action while learning more about its mechanics and improved combat systems. However, the confirmation of one crucial feature has ignited a debate that Saber may not have anticipated among players.
Space Marine 2 Starts a New Kind of War
While excitement for Space Marine 2 is at an all-time high, an interview with Saber Interactive’s Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits at Gamescom 2024 has caused a few players to rekindle one of modern gaming’s oldest debates about the superiority of PCs over consoles.
The feature in question was crossplay, an addition to Space Marine 2 that Saber probably hoped would bring the two warring factions together despite the announcement having the opposite effect.
Despite many players showing nothing but excitement about crossplay being confirmed for the game on its subreddit, others took the opportunity to take potshots at people playing on consoles.
Could Aim Assist Be Headed to Space Marine 2 on Consoles?
While most of the Space Marine 2 community remains largely excited about getting to take on the Tyranids with their friends, disagreements about the potential addition of aim assist to console versions to make up for the advantage that players using a keyboard and mouse on PC have sprung up.
In the Reddit post below, a comment from a player on PC that has now been removed by moderators referring to console players as “peasants” sparked a conversation around how aim assist could potentially create imbalance in Space Marine 2’s PvP battles.
The PC player continued to justify the stance from his deleted comment, highlighting how crossplay on other titles has often been a limiting factor due to players on consoles complaining about how PC gamers had an unfair advantage.
However, others were quick to respond, calling out their fellow fan’s choice of words while offering up simple solutions to their perceived problems.
It is indeed unfortunate that a few players continue to be disdainful of others simply because of their choice of gaming platform instead of celebrating the fact that their favorite titles have a larger player base.
However, fans of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 can take heart knowing that its community of players continues to be supportive of each other – a sentiment that Saber Interactive would be happy to see considering the effort that it has made to make its latest project an experience that fans of the franchise are sure to find memorable.
