Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2's Intro Hints At A Future Weapon DLC

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has plenty of untapped potential when it comes to future weapon DLC, but players already have a hint at what the next melee weapon will likely be. Despite already having a wide array of unique and beloved battle tools from the franchise, there are plenty of iconic weapons in that could easily make the cut in future content updates. While it's uncertain whether Focus Entertainment plans to add a primary or melee weapon to its next update, fans already have an idea of which classic weapon will make a return in the near future.

In the first few minutes of 's introduction, players watch as a mysterious squad of Deathwatch Marines fight off a swarm of Tyranid Gargoyles attempting to overrun their ship. Their mission to deliver the crucial virus bomb goes awry, but the veteran Deathwatch squadron doesn't go down without a fight. Distracted by the intensity of the opening cutscene, it's likely most players didn't have time to acknowledge the inclusion of's legendary melee weapon.

While it's only on-screen for a few precious seconds, the legendary Power Axe is unmistakenly seen being used by one of the Deathwatch Marines to cleanly dispatch the oncoming Gargoyles. Already having 3D models of the Power Axe for use in the cutscene itself, it would be much easier to port it over to rather than build an entirely new melee weapon from scratch. Being one of the most requested weapon additions by fans, players can rest assured the Power Axe is an easy bet for one of the next DLC weapons coming to

Some of the deadliest enemies in Space Marine 2 spew rainbow glitter instead of blood, leaving NPC's disappointed they can't tear apart their enemies.

Making its grand return from the original in 2011, players can use the electrified Power Axe to effortlessly chop through hordes of Tyranids and Chaos Marines alike. With deadlier missions and terrifying new enemies coming to in the future, players will need all the firepower they can get their hands on to survive. Acting as a balance