Warhammer 40k: 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 an early glimpse into the much-anticipated Update 7.0 and its accompanying patch notes. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released preliminary patch notes for the PTS version, which include most of the features expected in the 7.0 update. However, they caution that the final version of the 7.0 patch notes may differ as the team continues to address bugs and refine the game.

PC players participating in the PTS can explore a wealth of new content, as Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission called Exfiltration, a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—available to the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, prestige ranks in PvE, and private PvP lobbies. Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will also appreciate the new customization options, which include vibrant colors like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, as well as the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. Additionally, PvP rewards have been boosted by 50%. Exclusive to the PTS, players can now access the Imperial Fists Champion skin for the Tactical class and the Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.

Significant balance changes are also part of this update, with an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE allowing all classes greater flexibility in weapon choices. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without needing mods. Detailed tweaks to the game's weaponry are outlined in the patch notes, ensuring players can optimize their loadouts for different scenarios.

One of the welcome changes in Update 7.0 addresses a long-standing issue in the Inferno Operation. Now, if a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, others will be automatically teleported there after a brief delay, preventing griefing and ensuring smoother gameplay progression.

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 the 2 Artificer & 2 Relic versions with various 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 the following weapons: Heavy Melta Gun, Melta Gun, Heavy Plasma

Weapon Perks Update

• Heavy Bolt Rifle: Adjustments to perks such as "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Rampage," "Honed Precision," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
• Bolt Rifle: Updates to perks including "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Adamantine Grip," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Honed Precision," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
• Auto Bolt Rifle: Changes to perks like "Honed Precision," "Fast Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Rapid Health," and "Perpetual Precision."
• Plasma Incinerator: Modifications to perks such as "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," "Common Cooling," "Blast Radius," "Fast Venting," "Retaliation," and "Perfect Radius."
• Stalker Bolt Rifle: Adjustments to perks including "Fast Reload," "Long Shot," "Adamant Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Agile Hunter," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
• Bolt Carbine: Updates to perks such as "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Fast Regeneration," "Steel Grip," "Rapid Health," "Head Hunter," "Honed Precision," and "Perpetual Precision."
• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Changes to perks like "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Fast Regeneration," "Honed Precision," "Rapid Health," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
• Melta Rifle: Modifications to perks including "Fast Reload," "Adamant Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Elusive Range," and "Elusive Fire."
• Instigator Bolt Carbine: Adjustments to perks such as "Adamantine Grip," "Honed Precision," "Increased Capacity," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Fast Reload," "Rampage," and "Death Strike."
• Bolt Sniper Rifle: Updates to perks including "Long Shot," "Fast Reload," "Finisher Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Honed Precision," "Agile Hunter," "Strong Finish," "Strong Start," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
• Las Fusil: Changes to perks like "Head Hunter," "Amplification," "Fast Regeneration," "Perpetual Velocity," "Charging Immunity," and "Honed Precision."
• Heavy Bolter: Modifications to perks including "Heavy Precision," "Honed Precision," and "Weapon Strike."
• Heavy Plasma Incinerator: Adjustments to perks such as "Rapid Cooling," "Heavy Velocity," "Supercharged Shot," "Retaliation," "Elusive Fire," and "Plasma Speed."
• Multi-Melta: Updates to perks including "Weapon Strike," "Contingency Plan," "Fast Regeneration," "Elite Health," "Weapon Strike," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
• Bolt Pistol: Changes to perks like "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Iron Grip," "Perpetual Precision," "Elite Hunter," "Rapid Health," and "Honed Precision."
• Plasma Pistol: Modifications to perks including "Common Cooling," "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," "Blast Radius," "Supercharged Shot," "Perfect Radius," "Retaliation," and "Fast Venting."
• Heavy Bolt Pistol: Adjustments to perks such as "Perpetual Precision," "Elite Precision," "Rapid Health," "Perpetual Penetration," "Gun Strike Reload," "Head Hunter," "Adamant Hunter," "Strong Finish," "Tyranid Eliminator," "Great Might," "Death Strike," "Close Combat," "Adamantine Grip," "Iron Grip," "Extended Magazine," "Rapid Health," "Divine Might," and "Chaos Eliminator."
• Chainsword: Updates to perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Full Throttle," and "Trampling Stride."
• Thunder Hammer: Changes to perks like "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and "Offense initiated."
• Power Fist: Modifications to perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Tide of Battle," and "Ground Shake."
• Combat Knife: Adjustments to perks such as "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Tide of Battle," and "Reeling Blow."
• Power Sword: Updates to perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and "Melee Onslaught."

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 (ONLY Marksman Bolt Carbine versions): Ammo Reserve increased by one magazine size (+20)

Operations

• Obelisk: Added new voiceovers to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
• Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now teleport others there after a delay, preventing griefing.

Bug Fixes

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed a bug affecting the spread of the Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
• Multi-Melta: Corrected a bug with rate-of-fire versions not increasing correctly.
• Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking of "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
• Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stacking with "Radiating Impact" perk.
• Heavy Class: Corrected a bonus issue with "Enhanced Force" perk.
• Trials: Fixed unintended 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 features and FOMO community events. Earlier in the year, Saber Interactive outlined plans to address content frustrations and shared what players can expect in the coming months for Space Marine 2.