"Warhammer 40,000: 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 much-anticipated Update 7.0 and its patch notes. In a community post, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive shared preliminary patch notes for the PTS version, which cover most of the features set to be included in the 7.0 update. However, they cautioned that the final version of the patch notes may differ as the development team continues to refine and fix bugs.

This update is exclusively available to PC players on the PTS and not accessible on consoles. Update 7.0 brings a wealth of new content and improvements. Players can look forward to a new PvE mission called Exfiltration, a new secondary weapon, the Inferno Pistol, available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, as well as prestige ranks in PvE and private PvP lobbies. Additionally, the update introduces exciting customization options, including new colors such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with Bulwark cloth and hands recoloring. PvP customization rewards have also been increased by 50%. Exclusive skins for the Tactical and Vanguard classes, such as the Imperial Fists Champion and Space Wolves Champion, respectively, add even more variety to the game.

Significant balance changes accompany the update, including an extended weapon arsenal for PvE, which now offers all classes a broader choice of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without mods. Players are encouraged to review the detailed patch notes for comprehensive insights into the weapon tweaks.

A notable gameplay improvement in the Inferno Operation addresses griefing issues. Now, if a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage of the level, other players will be automatically teleported there after a short delay, ensuring smoother gameplay and preventing progress blockages.

Last month, the developers teased an upcoming Horde mode and addressed community concerns about 'FOMO' in live service events. Earlier in the year, Saber Interactive also outlined future content plans to address player frustrations over the lack of updates.

Here are the detailed 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 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 versions include:

  • Artificer / Salvation of Bakka - Alpha: Increased magazine capacity and ammo reserve
  • Artificer / Drogos Reclamation - Beta: Adjusted accuracy, range, and magazine capacity, added a scope
  • Relic / Gathalamor Crusade - Alpha: Increased magazine capacity and ammo reserve
  • Relic / Ophelian Liberation - Beta: Adjusted accuracy, range, and magazine capacity, added a scope

• Weapon Perks Update: Various perks have been reworked or replaced to enhance gameplay and balance.

Operations

• Obelisk: Added new voiceovers for clearer objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
• Inferno: Added automatic teleportation to the assembly area for players to prevent griefing.

Bug Fixes

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed incorrect spread value.
• Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues.
• Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking of perks and corrected typos.
• Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stacking.
• Heavy Class: Corrected bonus application to melee attacks.
• Trials: Fixed unintended health regeneration.
• Other: Fixed notification sound issues for special enemy spawns.

These patch notes reflect the ongoing commitment to enhancing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, ensuring a more engaging and balanced gameplay experience for its dedicated community.