The eagerly awaited public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, offering players a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Update 7.0. In a recent community post, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive shared the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version, which highlight most of the features coming with Update 7.0. Keep in mind, these notes may change as the team continues to work on finalizing bug fixes and other adjustments.
For PC players participating in the PTS, Update 7.0 brings a host of exciting new content. Dive into the new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," or arm yourself with the Inferno Pistol, a new secondary weapon available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. The update also introduces prestige ranks for PvE and private PvP lobbies, enhancing the endgame experience and offering more control over your PvP encounters.
Warhammer 40,000 fans will delight in the new customization options. Update 7.0 adds vibrant new colors like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, as well as options for Bulwark cloth and hands recoloring. PvP rewards have been boosted by 50%, and players can now sport exclusive skins like the Imperial Fists Champion for the Tactical class and the Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.
Significant balance changes are also on the horizon, with an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE ensuring all classes have more options to choose from. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without mods. Players should review the detailed patch notes to understand the full scope of weapon tweaks and enhancements.
One notable improvement is on the Inferno Operation. If a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, other players will be automatically teleported there after a short delay, following a notification. This change addresses a longstanding griefing issue 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
Operations
- Obelisk: New voiceovers added to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
- Inferno: If a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, other players will be teleported there after a notification and delay.
Bug Fixes
- Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed spread issue with Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
- Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues for different versions.
- Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking of "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
- Tactical Class: Fixed bonus stack issue with "Radiating Impact" perk.
- Heavy Class: Fixed bonus issue with "Enhanced Force" perk.
- Trials: Fixed unintentional health regeneration.
- Other: Fixed notification sound for multiple special enemy spawns.
Last month, the Space Marine 2 developers hinted at an upcoming Horde mode and addressed community concerns about live service games and 'FOMO' Community Events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive responded to player feedback on content updates, outlining what to expect in the coming months.
