PC Gamer magazine's 400th anniversary issue is out now: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

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PC Gamer magazine's 400th anniversary issue is out now: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

This month's 400th issue of PC Gamer magazine comes packaged in a special collector's edition gold-finished wallet and a separate “Top 100 Games to Play on PC Right Now” mini-magazine, and includes worldwide exclusive access to Saber Interactive's explosive new third-person shooter and hack-and-slash Watch the video below for a preview of Issue 400's packaging and contents.

For the cover feature, PC Gamer traveled to Paris, France, to spend a few hours with the game in both the single-player campaign and cooperative multiplayer mode and interview key team members involved in the project. And, as far as we've been able to play so far, it is the most epic depiction of WH40K's world to date. The greatness of Grimdark awaits!

Also in this issue is another fascinating deep-dive feature in which PC Gamer's Strategic Director Evan Lahti delves into the rise and dominance of weird little indie games on the PC. From “Manor Lords” to ” Balatro” to ‘Animal Well,’ tiny little games are now dominating the PC, and as Evan discovers, the trend is not likely to end anytime soon. A fascinating read. [including a hands-on look at the new portal-packed arena shooter “Splitgate 2,” “Zephon,” “Promise Mascot Agency,” “Concord,” “Surpervive,” “Norland,” various indie games from the OTK Expo, and more in this issue It is packed with quality previews.

Meanwhile, when it comes to reviews, the PC Gamer team gives its authoritative verdict on the new gods-and-guns soul-lite “Flintlock”: The Siege of Dawn,” ‘Anger Foot,’ ‘Zenless Zone Zero,’ ”Dungeons of Hinterberg, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, Schim, Once Human, Riven, and Kunitsugami: The Way of the Goddess.

Others include a group test of the best PC case fans currently available for purchase, a reinstall of “Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice,” a new diary full of hijinks following the luckiest guy in “Fallout 4,” a great new “Thief The Black Parade” campaign, an in-depth look at the joys of being a wheelman in an online multiplayer shooter, and a comprehensive guide to discovering everything about ”The Elden Ring: Secrets of the Shadow of the Elder Tree.” A special report on how the classic Nintendo 64 game “Perfect Dark” has been reborn on the PC, the latest from our spies, a new case for PCG investigators to solve, Dick Ray Tracing, and much more.

Finally, this special anniversary issue of PC Gamer will be accompanied by the annual Top 100 Games to Play, a special 32-page mini-magazine ranking the best games on PC today, as voted on by the PC Gamer team. The competition was very fierce again this year, resulting in a very interesting final ranking and a brand new #1. If you're looking for inspiration for your next PC game, this is a must-read.

Issue 400 is on sale now and available on all digital devices from the App Store and Zinio. It can also be ordered directly from Magazines Direct, or you can sign up for a subscription to save on monthly shipping costs and get the stunningly stylish cover, which is exclusive to subscribers.

Enjoy the issue!

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