"Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launches with Major Update 7.0 Changes" News - Latest Updates and Information

The eagerly awaited 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 accompanying patch notes. In a recent community post, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive revealed that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version encompass "most" of the features slated for 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 address bugs.

For PC players participating in the PTS, there's a wealth of new content to explore. Update 7.0 introduces a thrilling new PvE mission called Exfiltration, alongside a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Additionally, the update brings prestige ranks to PvE, private PvP lobbies, and a host of customization options that Warhammer 40,000 fans will appreciate. These include new colors like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, Bulwark cloth recoloring, hands recoloring, and a 50% increase in customization rewards in PvP. The PTS also introduces exclusive skins such as 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, with an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE allowing all classes to access a broader range of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without needing mods. Players are encouraged to delve into the detailed patch notes to understand the full scope of weapon adjustments.

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

Last month, the developers teased the upcoming Horde mode and clarified their stance on live service elements, responding to community concerns about 'FOMO' events. Earlier this year, Saber Interactive addressed player frustrations over content scarcity and outlined their roadmap for Space Marine 2's future updates.

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 specific adjustments to magazine capacity, ammo reserve, accuracy, range, and added scopes.
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: Updated perks including "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Rampage," "Honed Precision," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
Bolt Rifle: Updated perks including "Able Precision," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Honed Precision," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
Auto Bolt Rifle: Updated perks including "Honed Precision," "Fast Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Rapid Health," and "Perpetual Precision."
Plasma Incinerator: Updated perks including "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," "Common Cooling," "Blast Radius," "Fast Venting," "Retaliation," and "Perfect Radius."
Stalker Bolt Rifle: Updated perks including "Fast Reload," "Long Shot," "Adamant Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Agile Hunter," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
Bolt Carbine: Updated perks including "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Fast Regeneration," "Steel Grip," "Rapid Health," "Head Hunter," "Honed Precision," and "Perpetual Precision."
Occulus Bolt Carbine: Updated perks including "Perpetual Precision," "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Fast Regeneration," "Honed Precision," "Rapid Health," "Chaos Eliminator," "Perpetual Precision," and "Tyranid Eliminator."
Melta Rifle: Updated perks including "Fast Reload," "Adamant Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Elusive Range," and "Elusive Fire."
Instigator Bolt Carbine: Updated perks including "Adamantine Grip," "Honed Precision," "Increased Capacity," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Fast Reload," "Rampage," and "Adamantine Grip."
Bolt Sniper Rifle: Updated perks including "Long Shot," "Fast Reload," "Finisher Reload," "Fast Regeneration," "Head Hunter," "Honed Precision," "Agile Hunter," "Honed Precision," "Great Might," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
Las Fusil: Updated perks including "Head Hunter," "Amplification," "Fast Regeneration," "Perpetual Velocity," "Charging Immunity," and "Honed Precision."
Heavy Bolter: Updated perks including "Heavy Precision," "Honed Precision," and "Weapon Strike."
Heavy Plasma Incinerator: Updated perks including "Rapid Cooling," "Heavy Velocity," "Supercharged Shot," "Retaliation," "Elusive Fire," "Plasma Speed," and "Heavy Immunity."
Multi-Melta: Updated perks including "Weapon Strike," "Contingency Plan," "Fast Regeneration," "Elite Health," "Weapon Strike," "Tyranid Eliminator," and "Chaos Eliminator."
Bolt Pistol: Updated perks including "Elusive Precision," "Retaliation," "Iron Grip," "Perpetual Precision," "Elite Hunter," "Rapid Health," and "Honed Precision."
Plasma Pistol: Updated perks including "Common Cooling," "Rapid Cooling," "Rampage," "Blast Radius," "Supercharged Shot," "Perfect Radius," "Retaliation," and "Fast Venting."
Heavy Bolt Pistol: Updated perks including "Perpetual Precision," "Elite Precision," "Perpetual Precision," "Perpetual Penetration," "Gun Strike Reload," "Head Hunter," "Adamant Hunter," "Rapid Health," "Divine Might," "Chaos Eliminator," and "Great Might."
Chainsword: Updated perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Full Throttle," and "Trampling Stride."
Thunder Hammer: Updated perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," and "Offense Initiated."
Power Fist: Updated perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Tide of Battle," and "Ground Shake."
Combat Knife: Updated perks including "Armoured Strength," "Chaos Slayer," "Tyranid Slayer," "Tide of Battle," and "Reeling Blow."
Power Sword: Updated 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 other players after a delay, preventing griefing.

Bug Fixes

Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed spread issue with Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
Multi-Melta: Fixed rate-of-fire issues with different versions.
Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking of "Renewal" and "Squad Renewal" perks.
Tactical Class: Fixed incorrect bonus stack with "Radiating Impact" perk.
Heavy Class: Fixed bonus to melee Charged attacks.
Trials: Fixed unintentional player health regeneration.
Other: Fixed notification sound for multiple special enemy spawns.