Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Factions Guide
Mechanicus II factions guide covering the Adeptus Mechanicus, Necrons, dual campaigns, leaders, battlefield identity, and what still needs hands-on testing.
Faction Answer
Mechanicus II lets players experience both the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons through distinct campaigns. That is the central faction answer. The unsafe claim is calling one side the best before enough campaign data, difficulty reports, and balance updates exist.
Adeptus Mechanicus vs Necrons
The faction question matters because Mechanicus II is built around two sides of the conflict. The Adeptus Mechanicus campaign follows Magos Dominus Faustinius, while the Necron campaign follows Vargard Nefershah. For players, this means the first decision is about perspective, tactical identity, and how much they want to learn at once. Adeptus Mechanicus players should expect Cognition decisions, while Necron players should expect Dominion decisions.
| Faction choice | Best current reading |
|---|---|
| Adeptus Mechanicus | Best first fit for players who want tech-priest flavor, battlefield control, and a more methodical Imperial campaign perspective. |
| Necrons | Best first fit for players who want ancient machine-legion fantasy, awakening tomb-world pressure, and a campaign from the other side of the war. |
| Leagues of Votann | Public preview coverage says the Leagues of Votann appear in the story, but they are not presented as a playable third campaign faction. |
| Resource identity | Adeptus Mechanicus players should expect Cognition decisions; Necron players should expect Dominion decisions. |
| Not yet safe to claim | Final best units, optimal army compositions, and hardest-mission counters still need hands-on campaign verification. |
Are the Leagues of Votann Playable?
The safest current answer is no: the confirmed playable campaign structure is Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons. Public preview coverage says the Leagues of Votann appear in the story, which makes them important for lore and mission context, but current store descriptions do not present them as a third playable campaign faction.
How to Choose a First Campaign
Choose Adeptus Mechanicus first if you want the sequel to feel closer to the tech-priest identity that made the first Mechanicus stand out. Choose Necrons first if the new playable perspective is the reason you are here. Either way, stay with the campaign long enough to learn its economy before judging final difficulty or unit strength.
Official Links and Source Checks
| Player question | Official link | Status | Player note |
|---|---|---|---|
| When did Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II release, and what does Steam list? | Steam store | Confirmed | Use Steam for release date, PC requirements, Steam features, languages, achievements, review signal, price, and discount timing. |
| Who developed and published the game, and where does the publisher link players? | Kasedo Games official page | Confirmed | Use the publisher page for official product positioning, screenshots, languages, and storefront links. |
| Is there an Epic Games Store page? | Epic Games Store | Pending update | Epic has a product page, but it shows Coming Soon at the latest check, so use Steam for confirmed PC purchase status. |
| Is Mechanicus II on Xbox Series X|S? | Xbox store | Confirmed | Use the Xbox store for Xbox price, sale timing, release date, capabilities, and cloud-save labels. |
| Is Mechanicus II on PS5? | PlayStation Store | Confirmed | Use the PlayStation Store for PS5 price, ratings, accessibility notes, release date, and language support. |
| Are both Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons playable? | Steam store | Confirmed | Steam describes distinct campaigns and faction-specific tactical capabilities. |
| Is Mechanicus II supported on Steam Deck at launch? | Steam Community FAQ | Confirmed | The official FAQ says Steam Deck is unsupported at launch and explains the compatibility concern. |
| Are the Leagues of Votann playable? | Epic Games Store preview | Working route | Preview coverage says the Leagues of Votann appear in the story, but current store descriptions focus playable campaigns on Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons. |
Next Guides
Mechanicus II Guide Hub
Start here for release status, platforms, factions, beginner advice, PC specs, and buying guidance.
Release Date & Platforms
May 21 launch status, Steam price, PS5 and Xbox availability, review signal, languages, achievements, and edition notes.
Beginner Guide
Spoiler-light first-session advice for campaign choice, cover, terrain, resources, leaders, and early tactical habits.
System Requirements
Official minimum and recommended PC specs, 12 GB RAM baseline, GTX 1660 / RX 5600 XT minimum, RTX 2070 / RX 6600 XT recommended, and performance cautions.
Steam Deck & Performance
Steam Deck unsupported status, PC performance checks, controller cautions, UI readability, cloud saves, and buyer advice.
Is Mechanicus II Worth It?
Buyer-focused guidance using price, Mixed Steam reviews, faction campaigns, platforms, performance risk, and Warhammer fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What factions are playable in Mechanicus II?
Steam describes two distinct campaigns: the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Necrons.
Q: Who leads the Adeptus Mechanicus campaign?
Steam names Magos Dominus Faustinius as the Adeptus Mechanicus campaign commander.
Q: Who leads the Necron campaign?
Steam names Vargard Nefershah as the Necron campaign commander.
Q: Which faction is best in Mechanicus II?
It is too early to call a final best faction. Choose by campaign fantasy and tactical preference until more completed runs and patches settle the meta.
Q: Are the Leagues of Votann playable in Mechanicus II?
Current store descriptions focus playable campaigns on Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons. Preview coverage says the Leagues of Votann appear in the story, but not as a playable third campaign faction.