Hold your hats so tight because Master Crafted Edition of Space Marine is coming fast and furious with all the upgrades. In 4K resolution, with next-gen consoles, future controls, an entirely new UI, new character models, and remastered audio, it’s almost as if the Emperor himself cast a seventh blessing on this within the digital realm. And it could not be further from being more exciting because it’s going to be released on day one on Game Pass for Xbox Now. No waiting. No extra price. Just pure rare bolter-action set to full cinematic.
Now, before you really crank out that enormous “For the Emperor!” at your monitor, let’s get that broken down. Master Crafted Edition was not just some shabby port. Nah, this is a complete, fancy graphical upgrade. Original Space Marine was an earthquake hit in the cult circuit. Now, it’s worthy of a treatment worth so much more than any other. 4K? Check. Controls tweaked so you aren’t fumbling your chainsword like a complete rookie? Double check. And audio? Man, if you thought original soundtrack slapped hard, wait to hear that remaster. In comparison, it’s like fresh power armor: familiar but so much more lethal.
And here comes the really exciting stuff. The announcement dropped like a pod drop, and the reactions? Absolute chaos. Some fans are crazy about it. Nova, literally went screaming in disbelief: “OH SHIT! I CAN PLAY THE FIRST! :D” On the other hand, all the PlayStation fans look like they’ve been wrecked in Regicide.”Not for PlayStation?” one was lamenting. Another just slammed the forums with a console war sucker-punch: “How can you ignore the dominant Platform PS5 and Release the Game for the declining Xbox!?” Ha! There should be Inquisition for that already!
And then it’s down to the Game Pass issue. Xbox hate would have it nice, but it’s kind of a storm causer. “Xmnis_v1” went full-blown conspiracy accusing Xbox of having bribed. Counteracting came fast and furious: “They absoluetly didn’t. Xbox wants games everywhere,” FunctionScarlet replied. The argue-back became so heated you’d swear it was a debate on the Codex Astartes. BigDSteve was the one to drop the mic, “its always people like you that don’t game. Working 60 hours a week and I still find time to enjoy my hobby!” Preach, brother.
But hey, let’s never forget about the real MVP here: the Vox filter. Jamie Lochrine hit us with the actual concern: “That DOESNT include the Vox filter does it? 😰 cause the OG filter was perfectly fine….” Valid point indeed. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, yeah? And then there’s this legend that just straight up quoted one of the game’s iconic lines: “OBSIDIAN HEEEART, BURNS IN OUR CHEEEST!!!” Legend. Absolute legend.
Oh, and in case you are wondering—yes, it is the prequel to Space Marine 2. No, it is not a standalone sequel. Jamie Lochrine so eloquently put it, “Did y’all just think SM2 was its own game? Like… 2’s in the title honored brother that should’ve been the clue.” Bless.
What’s the final word? If you are an Xbox or PC player, easy want. Free through Game Pass; upgrades make it fresh and nostalgia–priceless. PlayStation fans? Well, that might have to wait a little while-or just land on lending a friend’s box. In any case, the Master Crafted Edition will be the ultimate mode to experience one of Warhammer’s best. Ladies and gentlemen, if you’ll excuse me, I have a chainsword to sharpen.
