Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Live, Update 7.0 Brings Major Changes

The eagerly awaited public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, offering an early peek at the much-anticipated Update 7.0 and its comprehensive patch notes. In a recent community update, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have shared that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version encompass most of the features slated for Update 7.0. However, they caution that the final version of the patch notes may differ, as the team continues to refine and fix bugs.

For Space Marine 2 enthusiasts on PC, the PTS brings a wealth of new content to explore, not yet available on console platforms. Update 7.0 introduces an exciting new PvE mission called Exfiltration, alongside a powerful new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol, available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Players can also look forward to prestige ranks in PvE and the addition of private PvP lobbies.

Customization options are significantly expanded, with new colors like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, as well as the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. PvP rewards have been boosted by 50%, and the PTS introduces 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 part of the update, with an extended weapon arsenal in PvE providing all classes with a broader range of choices. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without mods. The patch notes detail numerous tweaks to the game's extensive weapon lineup, ensuring a more balanced and engaging gameplay experience.

A welcome change comes to the Inferno Operation, where players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now trigger a teleportation mechanism for their teammates, addressing previous issues with griefing. This update aims to enhance player cooperation and prevent progress blockers.

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, including the Assault class gaining access to the Power Sword without mods.

Operations

• Inferno: New teleportation mechanism for players at the assembly area in the final stage to prevent griefing.

Bug Fixes

• Multiple bug fixes across various weapons and class perks, enhancing overall gameplay stability and fairness.

Last month, the developers teased the upcoming Horde mode and addressed concerns about the game's live service model, dispelling fears of 'FOMO' related to community events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive outlined their plans for future content updates, ensuring players that Space Marine 2 will continue to evolve and expand in the coming months.