The first public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, giving players an early glimpse of the highly anticipated Update 7.0 and its associated patch notes. In a community post, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive revealed that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version include "most" of the features expected in Update 7.0. However, they cautioned that the final patch notes for 7.0 may differ, as the development team continues to refine and address bugs.
Exclusively available to PC players, the PTS for Space Marine 2 introduces several exciting new features. Update 7.0 includes a new PvE mission called Exfiltration, a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, as well as the introduction of prestige ranks in PvE and private PvP lobbies.
Warhammer 40,000 fans will appreciate the enhanced customization options, which include new colors such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with Bulwark cloth recoloring, hands recoloring, and a 50% increase in customization rewards in PvP. The PTS also introduces new champion skins: an Imperial Fists Champion skin for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.
Significant balance changes are also part of this update, notably an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE, allowing all classes access to a broader range of weapons. For instance, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without mods. Players should review the patch notes to see all the adjustments made to Space Marine 2's diverse weapon lineup.
A notable gameplay improvement addresses a common issue on the Inferno Operation. If a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage of the level, other players will be automatically teleported there after a brief delay (a notification will be given 1:30 before teleportation, with the actual teleport occurring 15 seconds later). This change aims to mitigate the griefing problem that has plagued the game since launch, where players could indefinitely block progress by staying outside the assembly area.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Update 7.0 PTS Patch Notes:
New Features
- New PvE mission: Exfiltration
- New Secondary Weapon (PvP & PvE): Inferno Pistol for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes.
- Prestige ranks in PvE.
- PvP Private lobbies.
- Customization:
- New Colors (Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue)
- Bulwark Cloth Recoloring
- Hands Recoloring
- Rewards increased by 50% in PvP.
Balancing
Extended Weapon arsenal in PvE: All classes now have a larger weapon choice.
- Heavy: Heavy Bolt Rifle | Heavy Bolt Pistol
- Tactical: Combat Knife | Plasma Pistol | Heavy Bolt Pistol
- Assault: Power Sword | Plasma Pistol
- Bulwark: Heavy Bolt Pistol
- Sniper: Heavy Bolt Pistol | Instigator Bolt Carbine
- Vanguard: Heavy Bolt Pistol | Bolt Carbine
Heavy Bolt Rifle rework:
- Artificer / Salvation of Bakka - Alpha: Magazine Capacity increased from 45 to 50; Ammo Reserve increased from 180 to 200.
- Artificer / Drogos Reclamation - Beta: Accuracy lowered from 4.5 to 4; Range increased from 6 to 8; Magazine Capacity decreased from 50 to 45; Ammo Reserve lowered from 200 to 180; Added a scope.
- Relic / Gathalamor Crusade - Alpha: Magazine Capacity increased from 45 to 55; Ammo reserve increased from 180 to 220.
- Relic / Ophelian Liberation - Beta: Accuracy lowered from 5.5 to 4; Range increased from 6 to 8; Magazine Capacity decreased from 50 to 45; Ammo Reserve lowered from 200 to 180; Added a scope.
Added maximum cap to restore fade HP per action and max target to restore health per action to Heavy Melta Gun and Melta Gun.
Weapon Perks Update
Heavy Bolt Rifle
- "Able Precision" (Artificer tier): Duration effect increased from 5 to 10 seconds.
- "Fast Regeneration 1" (Artificer tier): Replaced with "Head Hunter" (Headshots deal 10% more Damage).
- "Fast Regeneration 2" (Artificer tier): Completely reworked to "Recoupment": Killing a Majoris-level or higher enemy with a headshot with this weapon restores 1 Armour Segment. Cooldown is 15 seconds.
- "Head Hunter 2” (Artificer tier): Completely reworked to "Tactical Precision": "Headshots deal 20% more Damage. Non-Headshot Damage decreases by 10%."
- "Rapid Health" (Relic tier): Health restoration increased from 5% to 10%. No longer has a cooldown.
- "Rampage" (Relic tier): Duration effect increased from 5 to 10 seconds. Cooldown decreased from 30 to 15 seconds.
- "Honed Precision" (Relic tier): Maximum Spread decreased by 25% to 50%.
- "Chaos Eliminator" (Relic tier): Replaced with “Divine Might” (Damage increases by 10%).
- "Tyranid Eliminator" (Relic tier): Replaced with “Cleaving Fire” (Shots will penetrate Block Stances, dealing 25% of the usual Damage).
Bolt Rifle
- "Able Precision" (Artificer tier): Duration effect increased from 5 to 10 seconds.
- "Fast Regeneration 1" (Artificer tier): Replaced with "Adamantine Grip" (Recoil is reduced by 25%).
- "Fast Regeneration 2" (Artificer tier): Completely reworked to "Recoupment": Killing a Majoris-level or higher enemy with a headshot with this weapon restores 1 Armour Segment. Cooldown is 15 seconds.
- "Head Hunter 2” (Artificer tier): Completely reworked to "Tactical Precision": "Headshots deal 20% more Damage. Non-Headshot Damage decreases by 10%."
- "Rapid Health" (Relic tier): Health restoration increased from 5% to 10%. No longer has a cooldown.
- "Honed Precision" (Relic tier): Maximum Spread decreased by 25% to 50%.
- "Chaos Eliminator" (Relic tier): Replaced with "Perpetual Penetration" (Each shot penetrates 1 additional target).
- "Tyranid Eliminator" (Relic tier): Replaced with “Divine Might” (Damage increases by 10%).
Auto Bolt Rifle
- "Honed Precision" (Standard tier): Maximum Spread decreased by 25% to 50%.
- "Fast Reload" (Artificer tier): Replaced with "Head Hunter" (Headshots deal 10% more Damage).
- "Fast Regeneration 1" (Artificer tier): Replaced with “Elite Hunter” (After killing a Majoris-level or higher enemy with a Melee Weapon, Headshots deal 25% more Damage for 10 seconds).
- "Rapid Health" (Relic tier): Health restoration increased from 5% to 10%. No longer has a cooldown.
- "Perpetual Precision" (Relic tier): Completely reworked to "Recoupment": Killing a Majoris-level or higher enemy with a headshot with this weapon restores 1 Armour Segment. Cooldown is 15 seconds.
Operations
- Obelisk: Added new voiceovers to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
- Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will trigger a teleportation for others after a delay (notification given at 1:30, teleportation after 15 seconds).
Bug Fixes
- Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed incorrect spread on the Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
- Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues for various versions.
- Sniper Class: Corrected stacking issues with "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
- Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stacking with the "Radiating Impact" perk.
- Heavy Class: Corrected bonus application for the "Enhanced Force" perk.
- Trials: Fixed unintentional health regeneration.
- Other: Fixed notification sound issues for multiple special enemy spawns.
Last month, the Space Marine 2 developers teased the upcoming Horde mode and addressed concerns about the game's live service model amid backlash to 'FOMO' Community Events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive outlined plans for future content to address player frustrations over a perceived lack of updates.
