Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s First Public Test Server Goes Live, Update 7.0 Patch Notes Reveal Huge Changes

The eagerly awaited public test server (PTS) for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, offering players an early glimpse into the much-anticipated Update 7.0 and its associated patch notes. In a recent community post, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive revealed that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version encompass "most" of the features planned for the 7.0 update. However, they emphasized that the final patch notes may differ as the development team continues to refine and address bugs.

For PC players participating in the PTS, there's a wealth of new content to explore, including the new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," and a new secondary weapon, the Inferno Pistol, available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Update 7.0 also introduces endgame-focused prestige ranks in PvE and private PvP lobbies, enhancing the multiplayer experience.

Warhammer 40,000 fans will be thrilled with the new customization options in Update 7.0. The update brings new colors such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with Bulwark cloth and hands recoloring. Additionally, customization rewards in PvP have been increased by 50%. The PTS also introduces new champion skins for the Tactical and Vanguard classes, featuring the Imperial Fists and Space Wolves, respectively.

Significant balance changes accompany the new content, with an extended weapon arsenal in PvE that now allows all classes to access a broader range of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without needing mods. Players are encouraged to review the detailed patch notes to understand the full scope of weapon adjustments.

One notable improvement is a change to the Inferno Operation. Now, 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, addressing the issue of griefing where players could block progress by staying outside the assembly area indefinitely.

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 Colours (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: Reworked versions include adjustments to magazine capacity, ammo reserve, accuracy, range, and the addition of scopes.
• Added a maximum cap to restore fade HP per action and a max target to restore health per action to specific weapons.

Weapon Perks Update

• Various weapons have seen updates to their perks, including changes to duration effects, cooldowns, damage increases, and other attributes.

Bolt Weapons buffs

• Bolt Rifle (all versions): Base damage increased by 5%.
• Auto Bolt Rifle: Base damage increased by 5%.
• Instigator Bolt Carbine: Base damage increased by 5%.
• Bolt Carbine (ONLY Marksman Bolt Carbine versions): Ammo Reserve increased by one magazine size (+20).

Operations

• Obelisk: New voiceovers added to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
• Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will trigger a teleportation mechanism for other players to ensure smooth progression.

Bug Fixes

• Various bugs related to weapons, class perks, and game mechanics have been addressed, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.

With these exciting updates and improvements, Space Marine 2 continues to evolve, promising an enriched gaming experience for its dedicated fanbase.