Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launches with Major Update 7.0 Changes

The first public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, offering players an early glimpse into the highly anticipated Update 7.0 and its patch notes. In a community post, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive revealed that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version cover "most" of the features in the 7.0 update, though the final patch notes may vary as the team continues to refine bug fixes.

PC players participating in the PTS have a wealth of new content to explore, which is currently unavailable on consoles. Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission titled "Exfiltration," a new secondary weapon called the Inferno Pistol available for Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, endgame-focused prestige ranks in PvE, and the addition of private PvP lobbies.

For fans of customization, Update 7.0 brings exciting new options, including new colors such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. PvP rewards have also been boosted by 50%. The PTS version includes the Imperial Fists Champion skin for the Tactical class and the Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.

Significant balance changes have been made, with an extended weapon arsenal now available in PvE, allowing all classes to access a broader range of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without needing mods. Players are encouraged to review the patch notes for detailed tweaks to Space Marine 2's extensive weapon lineup.

A notable gameplay improvement comes with the Inferno Operation, where players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will trigger a forced teleportation of remaining players after a brief delay, addressing previous issues with griefing that could halt progress.

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 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: Reworked the 2 Artificer & 2 Relic versions with adjustments to magazine capacity, ammo reserve, accuracy, and range.

• Added a maximum cap to restore fade HP per action and a max target to restore health per action to the following weapons: Heavy Melta Gun, Melta Gun, Heavy Plasma.

Weapon Perks Update

• Extensive updates to perks for various weapons, including changes to duration effects, cooldowns, and damage bonuses. Key changes include:
  • Heavy Bolt Rifle: Adjustments to "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," and others.
  • Bolt Rifle: Updates to "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Adamantine Grip," and more.
  • Auto Bolt Rifle: Changes to "Honed Precision," "Fast Reload," "Elite Hunter," and "Rapid Health."
  • Plasma Incinerator: Modifications to "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," "Common Cooling," and others.
  • Stalker Bolt Rifle: Adjustments to "Fast Reload," "Long Shot," "Adamant Reload," and more.
  • Bolt Carbine: Changes to "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," and others.
  • Occulus Bolt Carbine: Updates to "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," and more.
  • Melta Rifle: Modifications to "Fast Reload," "Adamant Reload," "Fast Regeneration," and others.
  • Instigator Bolt Carbine: Adjustments to "Adamantine Grip," "Honed Precision," "Increased Capacity," and more.
  • Bolt Sniper Rifle: Changes to "Long Shot," "Fast Reload," "Finisher Reload," and others.
  • Las Fusil: Updates to "Head Hunter," "Amplification," "Fast Regeneration," and more.
  • Heavy Bolter: Adjustments to "Heavy Precision," "Honed Precision," and "Weapon Strike."
  • Heavy Plasma Incinerator: Changes to "Rapid Cooling," "Heavy Velocity," "Supercharged Shot," and others.
  • Multi-Melta: Modifications to "Weapon Strike," "Contingency Plan," "Fast Regeneration," and others.
  • Bolt Pistol: Updates to "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Iron Grip," and more.
  • Plasma Pistol: Adjustments to "Common Cooling," "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," and others.
  • Heavy Bolt Pistol: Changes to "Perpetual Precision," "Elite Precision," "Rapid Health," and others.
  • Chainsword: Updates to "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and "Full Throttle."
  • Thunder Hammer: Adjustments to "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and others.
  • Power Fist: Changes to "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and others.
  • Combat Knife: Updates to "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and others.
  • Power Sword: Adjustments to "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and others.

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: Added new voiceovers to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
• Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will trigger a forced teleportation of remaining players after a delay.

Bug Fixes

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed incorrect spread for the Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
• Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues with various versions.
• Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking of "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
• Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stack with "Radiating Impact" perk.
• Heavy Class: Fixed bonus to melee Charged attacks for "Enhanced Force" perk.
• Trials: Fixed unintentional health regeneration.
• Other: Fixed notification sound for multiple special enemy spawns.

Last month, the developers teased the upcoming Horde mode and addressed concerns about live service game elements amid a backlash to 'FOMO' Community Events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive outlined plans to address content frustrations and shared what players can expect from Space Marine 2 in the coming months.