"Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Mod Adds 12-Player Co-Op, Raid Missions Coming Soon"

The modding community for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been thriving since the game's record-breaking release last year. The latest and most impressive achievement comes from Tom, known as Warhammer Workshop, who has developed the Astartes Overhaul mod. This week, Tom announced the release of a groundbreaking 12-player co-op mode, showcased in gameplay footage where multiple players tackle a formidable Tyranid Trygon Prime in a battle reminiscent of an MMO boss fight.

Originally, **Space Marine 2** supported only three-player co-op, making this expansion to 12 players a significant breakthrough. This was made possible with the support of the game's developer, Saber Interactive. Tom expressed his awe at Saber's backing of the modding community, stating, "None of us expected 12-player PvE sessions to be possible this soon — but somehow, here we are. Thanks to their generosity and trust, this huge leap forward is finally here, and it completely changes what we can do."

It's important to note that the current 12-player co-op mod is in a testing phase, which, despite its success, disrupts the game's PvE balance due to the increased number of players. However, the modding team is not stopping there. They are actively developing new modes such as prop hunt, PvP within operations, extensive updates for the upcoming official horde mode, and raid-style missions featuring formidable bosses and new mechanics that require significant teamwork.

The Space Marine 2 modding community has grown substantially, with around 20,000 members in the main Discord server. Tom shared his excitement, saying, "As both a modder and a player, it’s hard not to be excited. Huge credit as always to the Saber team for not just making all this possible, but continuing to drop amazing content of their own too, without any of the usual predatory battle-pass nonsense we take for granted in modern titles."

With the introduction of the 12-player co-op mod, there's speculation about what this could mean for the future of the series. Space Marine 3 is already in development, and its announcement promised "large-scale battles that are even more spectacular." This could hint at an increased co-op player count in the sequel.

As the community eagerly awaits the official horde mode, a new class, and additional Operations maps and weapons, Saber Interactive recently detailed Patch 8, confirmed some horde mode mechanics, and revealed the new map.

The 12-player co-op mod is a testament to the vibrant and innovative modding community, keeping Space Marine 2 fresh and exciting while hinting at the potential direction of Space Marine 3.

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