The first public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, giving players an early glimpse of the much-anticipated Update 7.0 and its accompanying patch notes. According to a community post from publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive, the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version encompass "most" of the features planned for the 7.0 update. However, they caution that the final 7.0 patch notes may "probably differ" as the team continues to address bugs and refine the update.
PC players participating in the PTS have a wealth of new content to explore, which is not yet available on console platforms. Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," and a new secondary weapon, the Inferno Pistol, available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Additionally, players can look forward to endgame-focused prestige ranks in PvE, as well as the option to engage in private PvP lobbies.
For fans of customization, Update 7.0 brings exciting new options, including fresh colors like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. PvP customization rewards have been boosted by 50%. The PTS also introduces new champion skins: the Imperial Fists Champion for the Tactical class and the Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.
Significant balance changes are also part of this update, highlighted by an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE, offering all classes a broader range of choices. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without needing mods. Players should delve into the detailed patch notes to discover the full scope of weapon adjustments.
One welcome change is the update to the Inferno Operation, where if a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, other players will be automatically teleported there after a brief notification period. This addresses a longstanding issue of griefing, where players could remain outside the assembly area and hinder 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 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
- 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: Heavy Melta Gun, Melta Gun, Heavy Plasma
Weapon Perks Update
Numerous weapon perks have been updated, reworked, or replaced across various weapons, including the Heavy Bolt Rifle, Bolt Rifle, Auto Bolt Rifle, Plasma Incinerator, Stalker Bolt Rifle, Bolt Carbine, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Melta Rifle, Instigator Bolt Carbine, Bolt Sniper Rifle, Las Fusil, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Plasma Incinerator, Multi-Melta, Bolt Pistol, Plasma Pistol, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Chainsword, Thunder Hammer, Power Fist, Combat Knife, and Power Sword. Key changes include increased health restoration, damage boosts, and new abilities such as armor segment restoration upon specific kills.
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 (Marksman Bolt Carbine versions only): Ammo Reserve increased by one magazine size (+20)
Operations
- Obelisk: Added new voiceovers to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
- Inferno: Implemented automatic teleportation to the assembly area for all players after a notification period if one player reaches it in the final stage.
Bug Fixes
- Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed incorrect spread on the Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
- Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues with different versions.
- Sniper Class: Corrected stacking issues with the "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
- Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stacking with the "Radiating Impact" perk.
- Heavy Class: Corrected bonus application for the "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 and 'FOMO' Community Events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive outlined plans for future content to address player frustrations over the lack of updates.
