​After observing the developers’ responses to the latest technical issues in Space Marine 2, the picture that emerges is simply embarrassing. This is not a matter of minor missteps or unforeseen technical problems—it's a clear sign of structural incompetence, lack of leadership, and a complete failure in product management. The statements made by the developers swing between clumsy attempts to justify the unjustifiable and a worrying demonstration of how the project has evidently been left to its own devices.

The video from this reviewer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=696KswZzcOk&t=856s confirms the situation: disastrous communication, a total lack of long-term vision, and above all, a reactive and unstrategic approach. It is astonishing that a team with the experience and budget of Saber Interactive would publicly admit that they have no control over their own product. No serious company in the industry would expose itself in such a way, as this kind of behavior irreparably undermines customer and market trust.

Amateurish would be a compliment here. This goes beyond that: we’re looking at operational amateurism disguised as professionalism, a mistake that can no longer be tolerated in today’s video game industry. The responses provided not only lack transparency and coherence but also border on insulting the consumer’s intelligence. There are no acceptable excuses for introducing critical bugs with every new patch, nor for publicly admitting that game mechanics are out of control.

When you claim that for example the Bulwark Banner was modified but “bugged” and that you "only realized it later" that the cooldown didn’t work, you are certifying a complete lack of control over your development process. Didn’t notice the bug? Or, as it seems more likely, did you modify the mechanics on the fly to respond to community complaints and then disguise the change as a “bug”? The suspicion is legitimate because your behavior has shown this pattern multiple times: patching up the damage after the fact, without ever addressing the root problem.

And this is just one example. Not to mention the constant disconnections and new bugs introduced with each patch, which, instead of solving problems, create even more serious ones, turning the update process into a frustrating experience for players.

There is no strategy. There is no direction. Only chaos.

A Market Moving Towards Continuous Service—But You’re Left Behind

+++ Today, games are services, no longer one-shot products. The most respected and serious studios in the industry, such as Owlcat Games, have understood this shift. With a significantly smaller budget ($2.3 million raised through crowdfunding for Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader), they release weekly patches that fix bugs and introduce new features based on community feedback, keeping the game alive and competitive in the market. In just a short period, Rogue Trader sold over 725,000 copies, generating approximately $26 million in revenue—a testament to the success of a well-structured, player-centric development approach .

+++ Similarly, the developers of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, with a significantly smaller budget compared to Space Marine 2, have demonstrated exemplary management of the development cycle. Despite a rough start, Darktide managed to earn the trust of the community through consistent updates, timely bug fixes, and regularly introduced new features. Thanks to this strategy, the title generated over $60 million in revenue within its first month, solidifying its position in the live-service game market

--- According to market data, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has sold over 4.5 million copies, generating an estimated $270 million in revenue (assuming an average price of $60 per copy). At first glance, this may seem impressive, but compared to other successful titles in the same market segment, it’s clear how much more potential could have been realized with proper management. In contrast, Space Marine 2’s sporadic and disorganized updates have frustrated players and eroded community trust. Despite a much larger budget and incredible initial momentum, the game's long-term value has been compromised due to reactive decisions and lack of a coherent development strategy.

The Absence of a Proper Testing Cycle

No serious company would release a patch without passing through these phases:

1. Internal Testing, conducted by a qualified in-house QA team.
2. External Beta Testing on separate servers, simulating the real experience and collecting high-quality feedback before compromising the public version.
3. Controlled Patch Releases, with a gradual rollout process and thorough stability tests.

Your development cycle, on the other hand, is blatantly fragmented and disorganized. Every patch seems like a desperate attempt to "put out fires" rather than a planned improvement to the product. This is not agile development; this is superficial development.

The Consequences for Your Brand’s Future: You Betrayed Your Customers’ Trust

Players remember. And when a company betrays its fanbase’s trust, the consequences are devastating and long-lasting. A well-crafted marketing campaign will not save a compromised brand. The Space Marine 2 community expects much more than occasional patches and half-hearted excuses. They expect continuous service and consistent support, as seen with the market’s best titles.

Once trust is lost, it’s incredibly hard to win back. And with so many alternatives on the market, many players will choose never to buy another title from Focus Entertainment or Saber Interactive. This is not a catastrophic prediction—it’s simply the logical outcome of your decisions. Every company that has ignored these market dynamics has experienced a rapid decline, and you will be no exception if you continue down this path.

Conclusion: Choices Have Consequences

Companies that want to survive in today’s market must show that they listen to their customers, but more importantly, that they have a solid structure, a clear roadmap, and a strict management of their development cycle. Without these elements, every new title will be a brief and failed chapter destined to fade quickly.

The price of this negligence will be a mass exodus of customers, and that moment—if it hasn’t already arrived—is now inevitable.

I am truly saddened to say all of this, but it is a factual analysis of reality that needs to be said. The Rage of Sanguinius is here on me now.

Blobie, truly, thank you for this moment. Few things are as delightful as watching someone parade their ignorance with such conviction. It’s a rare talent to assemble a reply so meticulously devoid of facts. There’s a certain tragic beauty in it—like watching someone build a house of cards while insisting it’s made of steel. My poor baby friend, I truly feel for you. You remind me of that kid in the playground who sees someone criticize his favorite toy and immediately bursts into tears, clutching it tighter while shouting, “It’s perfect! There’s nothing wrong with it!”. It’s almost touching if it weren’t so hilariously sad. 

Few things are as amusing as watching someone like you, proudly waving around your misconceptions like a clown juggling imaginary facts. What’s even more astonishing is how you managed to write such a response without one single accurate statement.

Listen, next time you feel like jumping into adult discussions,  ask your babysitter if you can use the computer.

Now let me say it in small, tiiiny, teeny-tiny little pieces so you can undestand better:

The Video – It confirms every single issue I mentioned—if, of course, you possess the attention span and comprehension required to follow an argument longer than two sentences. Misunderstanding something doesn’t make it false; it just reveals your limitations.

Darktide Comparison – Darktide was indeed a mess at first, but unlike Saber, Fatshark learned, adapted, and recovered by listening to the community and managing their development properly. This directly supports my argument. Saber, on the other hand, is still fumbling from patch to patch, introducing new bugs while playing damage control. Light years ahead? Please. Saber would love to be where Fatshark is now but lacks the ability to get there.

“The Game is a Success” – If “success” means launch sales alone, sure, let’s clap. But for those capable of thinking beyond day-one revenue, success is built on long-term trust, community engagement, and sustained quality. And no, Steam chart flexing won’t patch the cracks that every player can see.

Blobie, it’s clear critical thinking isn’t your strong suit. I’d recommend sticking to simpler topics ones that don’t require understanding nuance or facts. Leave the grown-up discussions to those of us who can process more than a headline. Until then, the dolls in your echo chamber will undoubtedly keep nodding in agreement.

There we go. Personal attacks and insults.  The mark of a true debater.  You know what they say about that - insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong.

When someone has a particular view on something or thinks something is a certain way when presented with facts that show that opinion to be wrong people can act in a few different ways.  They can reply and counter with facts of their own to support their original statement.  They can realize their mistake and try and learn from it.  Lastly they refuse to accept those facts and lash out defensively and emotionally with insults.

I think we know which option you went with.

I disagreed with you and said you were wrong.  That's it. I didn't lace my post with insults.  I'm sorry the facts I presented caused you to react emotionally in the way you did, but it is what it is.  The truth is the truth and it's a hard pill for some to swallow. Just something for you to think about.

Oh, AshySamurai, reading your comment was like watching a drunk clown trying to explain quantum physics painful, embarrassing, yet oddly fascinating in its complete lack of coherence. There’s a special kind of talent in presenting nonsense with such confidence, a rare example of ignorance.

I must say, you’ve truly outdone yourself. Have you ever thought about becoming the official mascot for Space Marine 2? It would be perfect! You could walk around with a sign saying, “I’m happy with bugs!”, handing out patch notes like flyers for a local fair.

Standing ovation, AshySamurai: Clown of the Month.

"The guy in video says "wow that's a little bit long so I can't read all of that but sounds like it is very detailed". Really? It proves what exactly? Without even reading comments and that's all the video is about: reading patch notes and some random people from YT and reddit."

​Wait, really? Is that the limit of your intellectual capacity? You stopped at that sentence, completely missing the point like someone who struggles to connect two basic thoughts. Did it perhaps escape you that the video contains official responses from the developers—not random user comments, but statements from Saber Interactive, where they openly try to justify their failures with excuses that wouldn’t even fool a child?

Let me explain this slowly, since your grasp of simple concepts seems… well, severely impaired: those responses are not Reddit comments or YouTube opinions. They are official admissions from Saber, showcasing how badly they’ve lost control of their game.

So, before you embarrass yourself further with your wild misinterpretations, watch the video properly and try to understand what an official statement looks like. It might even help you avoid sounding like a clueless clown the next time.

“I’m glad Space Marine 2 doesn’t follow that shitty trend.”

Oh, how adorable! You’re genuinely happy it doesn’t follow the games-as-a-service model? This is precious. You’ve just confirmed your total ignorance of how the modern gaming industry works. Let me help you, my little time traveler from 2005.

Games as a service aren’t some passing trend—they’re the core of modern game development, ensuring longevity, continuous support, and a healthy relationship with the community. Look at Darktide or Rogue Trader: perfect examples of how proper communication and community-driven development can turn a game into a long-term success. Meanwhile, Space Marine 2 operates like an amateur indie project—random patches that solve one problem and create two more. But hey, if you enjoy watching your favorite game slowly fall apart, feel free to stay in your nostalgic bubble.

“Darktide? It was a disaster at first!”

Ah, this part really made me chuckle. Yes, Darktide had a rough start—but here’s where your logic completely collapses. Unlike Saber, Fatshark owned their mistakes, adapted, and steadily improved the game. They rebuilt trust with consistent updates and meaningful fixes. Saber, on the other hand, is still stumbling from one patch to another, introducing new bugs faster than they can fix them. Claiming Saber is light-years ahead of Fatshark is like saying a toddler on a tricycle is faster than a Formula 1 car because the car had to stop for repairs once. Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?

“6 million, do your homework.”

Wait, what? So you’re actually confirming even higher sales? Are you cognitively challenged, perhaps? Do you even realize what you’ve just done? You’re not contradicting me—you’re reinforcing my argument, you absolute genius.
With 6 million copies sold, Saber had every possible resource to turn Space Marine 2 into a polished, enduring success. Instead, what did they deliver? Scraps. A patchwork of fixes that barely hold the game together, missing out on what could’ve been an incredible long-term community-building opportunity.

At this point, it’s not just that you missed the mark—you loaded the wrong gun and shot yourself straight in the face of reason

“They didn’t break my trust, only made it stronger.”

Oh, AshySamurai, you’re every marketer’s dream come true. They sell you a broken product, slap on a couple of half-baked patches, and you stand there clapping like a seal at feeding time. Do you even have standards, or do you just enjoy being strung along?

While the rest of the community is demanding real updates and meaningful improvements, you’re too busy polishing your red nose and perfecting your balloon-animal skills. You’re like the last clown standing in an empty circus tent, pretending the show is still going on.

Now, do yourself a favor, AshySamurai. Watch the video again (this time without getting distracted by the first sentence you manage to understand), and try to write a response that doesn’t read like a failed comedy sketch. Come back when you’re ready to engage in a real discussion with the grown-ups. Until then, enjoy your little world of perfect patches and imaginary stability.
The circus will always be waiting for you.

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