Yes, Space Marine 2 is on Game Pass. It joined Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass on January 29, 2026, and as of November 12, 2026 the Xbox store still lists it as included with those passes, with no leaving date shown. It is not part of Game Pass Essential. Below we cover which tiers include it, how cloud and PC play work, what it costs to buy instead, and where else it is available.
We checked the Xbox Wire announcement for January 2026 Wave 2, the live Xbox store listing for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Insider Gaming's report on the March PlayStation Plus catalog and Push Square's November PS Plus removals list in November 2026.
Yes: On Game Pass Since January 29, 2026
Microsoft announced the addition on Xbox Wire on January 20, 2026, as part of the second wave of January Game Pass games, and it went live on January 29. The post listed it for cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S, and named three tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass. Before that, the game had only been available to buy since its September 9, 2024 launch, so the Game Pass arrival came roughly 16 months after release.
We also checked the current store data rather than relying on the January post. On November 12, 2026, the Xbox store listing for Space Marine 2 still shows it as included with Game Pass, records January 29, 2026 as its entry date into the service, and shows no leaving date. We also searched for any announcement of it leaving the service and found none, so it is not scheduled to leave as far as public information shows today. That can change with any monthly announcement, so check the listing again if you are reading this months from now.
Which Game Pass Tiers Include It
Game Pass is now sold in several tiers, and Space Marine 2 is not in all of them:
- Game Pass Ultimate: included, on Xbox Series X|S, PC and cloud.
- Game Pass Premium: included. The Xbox store describes Premium as offering select new games within a year and 10 hours of cloud playtime per month.
- PC Game Pass: included, for PC play through the Xbox app.
- Game Pass Essential: not listed. Neither the Xbox Wire post nor the store's pass list includes Essential.
If you are on Essential, you would need to upgrade or buy the game. If you play on PC through Steam, note that PC Game Pass gives you the Microsoft Store version, which is separate from a Steam purchase.
Console, PC, Cloud and Handheld Play
The Xbox listing describes the game as Xbox Play Anywhere, which Microsoft uses for games that work across Xbox console and Windows PC under one entitlement with shared progress. It also lists Xbox cloud saves, so your Operations and campaign progress is stored online rather than on one device. Its availability tags cover Xbox Series X|S, PC, cloud and handheld devices, and cloud play is listed with controller input only.
The store's feature list includes single player, online co-op for two to three players, online multiplayer for two to twelve players, Xbox cross-platform co-op and multiplayer, 4K Ultra HD, variable refresh rate, ray tracing and 60 fps or higher, plus "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S." The description matches what you get: a campaign for up to three players, PvE missions with seven classes and 6v6 PvP. For play beyond Xbox and PC, our crossplay and cross-progression guide explains how matchmaking works across platforms.
Plan your storage before you hit install. The store lists a maximum install size of roughly 99.6 GB. On PC, the listed minimum is an AMD Radeon RX 580 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of video memory and an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i5-8600K, while the recommended setup is a Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB of video memory and a Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i7-12700, on Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher.
Buying It Instead of Subscribing
The standard edition lists at $69.99 on the US Xbox store as of November 12, 2026. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members see a member price about 20 percent lower on the same listing. Buying makes sense if you expect to play for a long time, because Game Pass access only lasts while the game is in the library and your subscription is active. The listing also shows paid add-ons, which are sold separately from the base game.
A practical tip: because progress is saved to the cloud and the game is Play Anywhere, you can start on Game Pass and decide later whether to buy. Many players use the subscription to test a class or two before committing.
Is It on PlayStation Plus or Anywhere Else?
PlayStation players have a subscription route too. Sony added the PS5 version to the PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalog on March 17, 2026, alongside games such as Persona 5 Royal and Madden NFL 26. Push Square's list of the 11 games leaving PS Plus Extra on November 17, 2026 does not include it, so it is not part of this month's removals.
On PC outside Game Pass, the game is sold on Steam and the Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also announced for Holiday 2026, which we cover in our Switch 2 release guide. Game Pass itself is Xbox and PC only, so it will not give you access on Switch 2.
Game Pass, PS Plus or a Purchase: Which Fits You
The right choice depends on how you play rather than on the game itself, because every version gets the same free patches. Think about three questions before you decide.
- How long will you play? Space Marine 2 is built around long-term class progression: seven classes, each with 25 levels and prestige ranks on top. If you expect to keep playing through the Year 3 roadmap into 2027, a purchase protects that investment from any future catalog rotation.
- Do you already subscribe? If you pay for Ultimate, Premium or PC Game Pass anyway, the game costs you nothing extra to try, and the member discount on the store listing lowers the price if you decide to keep it.
- Which friends do you play with? Squads are three players in Operations, and the store lists cross-platform co-op. Check where your group plays before you pick a storefront, and remember that a PC Game Pass copy runs through the Xbox app, not Steam.
Some players also care about DLC. Cosmetic packs and Season Pass items are separate add-ons, so they are a purchase either way. Under Xbox Play Anywhere, Microsoft says add-ons and Season Passes you own follow you between Xbox console, PC and supported handhelds, which makes the Microsoft Store version convenient if you switch between a console and a PC.
Cloud play is the last factor. Premium's 10 monthly cloud hours suit a quick session on a laptop or phone, but a heavy co-op schedule will burn through that quickly, so Ultimate is the better fit if you plan to stream most of your play.
Getting Started as a Game Pass Player
If you are new, the game splits into three parts. The campaign follows Lieutenant Titus. Operations are the PvE co-op missions where you level the six original classes plus the Techmarine. Eternal War is the PvP side. Most long-term progression happens in Operations, where each class levels to 25 and can then prestige.
A few habits help early on. Pick a class and stick with it for a while, because class perks unlock by level and only one perk per column can be active. A durable choice for learning the game is the Heavy, whose Iron Halo blocks incoming ranged fire for the whole squad, and our Heavy build guide lays out a full loadout. If you like flexible weapon setups, the Tactical was reworked in October's Patch 15, and our Tactical build guide covers the new perks. Weapon perks are a separate system unlocked with Mastery Points, explained in our Mastery Points guide.
Finally, keep an eye on patch timing. The game receives large free updates several times a year, and Patch 16 is in public testing on Steam until November 18. Game Pass gets the same updates as every other version, so a new patch is a good moment to return.
Game Pass Players Who Want Everything Unlocked
A subscription gets you the game but not the hundreds of hours of class levels, weapon variants and cosmetics. If you would rather skip that grind, the store's Space Marine 2 unlock-all service states that it works with Game Pass on Xbox as well. Its page says the service is applied to your account without account sharing, takes about five minutes, and covers PvE classes at Prestige 4 and Level 25, all class perks upgraded and all weapon versions and perks unlocked.
DLC heraldry only appears if you own the DLC on your account, and the page says its coverage is current to the May 2026 update. Other options for PC, PlayStation and Xbox are listed on the Space Marine 2 services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Space Marine 2 on Game Pass Essential?
No. It is included with Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass, but Essential is not listed on the Xbox store or in Microsoft's announcement.
Is Space Marine 2 leaving Game Pass?
Not as far as the Xbox store shows on November 12, 2026. The listing shows no leaving date. Microsoft announces departures each month, so check again later.
Is Space Marine 2 on PC Game Pass?
Yes. It has been on PC Game Pass since January 29, 2026, played through the Xbox app on Windows.
Can I play Space Marine 2 through Xbox Cloud Gaming?
Yes. The game is cloud playable with the passes that include it, using a controller. Premium includes 10 hours of cloud playtime per month according to the store.
Is Space Marine 2 on PS Plus?
Yes, on PS Plus Extra and Premium since March 17, 2026, for PS5. It is not on the November 17, 2026 removal list.
Does Game Pass include the Space Marine 2 DLC?
The Game Pass inclusion covers the base game. The store listing shows add-ons, such as cosmetic packs, as separate items.