Space Marine 2 Devs Bend Rules for Thunder Hammer Coolness

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developers have made a bold gameplay change by adding the Thunder Hammer to the Bulwark class arsenal, not for balance reasons, but simply because it's "really cool." This major weapon adjustment is part of the newly released Siege Update (Patch 8), currently available on PC's Public Test Realm.

A Brutal New Weapon Option

Previously exclusive to the Assault class, the iconic Thunder Hammer - known for its devastating wide swings against Tyranids and Chaos Marines - can now be wielded by Bulwark warriors. However, this comes with a crucial tradeoff: choosing the hammer means sacrificing the class-defining Storm Shield.

This fundamentally alters the Bulwark's traditional tank role. As Saber Interactive explains in their delightfully straightforward patch notes: "We're adding this because it's very cool and it's a shame only one class could use the Thunder Hammer." The developers confirmed more Bulwark gameplay tweaks are coming.

Major Siege Mode Expansion

The update introduces a brand new PvE Siege Mode featuring:

• Endless enemy waves across three fortress sectors
• Strategic side objectives that reward reinforcements
• The ability to summon elite Space Marines or a devastating Dreadnought
• Intense boss encounters every fifth wave

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Siege Mode Screenshots

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Additional Update Highlights

• Major customization overhaul coming, allowing armor part sharing between classes
• Numerous class perk reworks and balance adjustments
• Quality-of-life combat improvements including sniper dodging mechanics
• New White Scars and Blood Angels customization packs

Notable Balance Changes:

• Bulwark: New finishers added for shield combat
• Assault: Ground Pound now grants invulnerability while charging
• Sniper: Equipment damage radius increased
• Absolute Difficulty mode substantially enhanced