Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launched, Update 7.0 Brings Major Changes

The public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has now gone live, offering players an early glimpse into the eagerly awaited Update 7.0 and its associated patch notes. In a detailed community post, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have outlined that the preliminary patch notes for the PTS version include most of the features planned for Update 7.0. However, they caution that the final version of the patch notes may differ, as the team continues to refine and fix bugs.

This update is exclusively available for PC players participating in the PTS, and it brings a wealth of new content and enhancements. Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission called Exfiltration, a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—available for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, and introduces prestige ranks in PvE, along with private PvP lobbies.

For fans of customization, Update 7.0 does not disappoint. It adds new colors such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with options for Bulwark cloth and hands recoloring. Additionally, customization rewards in PvP have been boosted by 50%. The PTS also introduces new champion skins: an Imperial Fists Champion for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.

Significant balance changes are also part of this update, with an extended weapon arsenal in PvE allowing all classes to access a broader range of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without needing mods. Players are encouraged to review the detailed patch notes to understand the full scope of weapon tweaks.

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

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 changes to magazine capacity, ammo reserve, accuracy, range, and the addition of scopes.

• Added a maximum cap to restore fade HP per action and a max target to restore health per action to specific weapons.

Weapon Perks Update

• 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, Power Sword: Various perks have been reworked, replaced, or had their effects adjusted to enhance gameplay and balance.

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: Implemented a teleportation feature to prevent griefing in the final stage.

Bug Fixes

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed incorrect spread values.
• Multi-Melta: Corrected rate-of-fire issues.
• Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect perk stacking and typos.
• Tactical Class: Corrected bonus stacking issues.
• Heavy Class: Fixed incorrect melee attack bonuses.
• Trials: Addressed unintentional health regeneration.
• Other: Fixed notification sounds for multiple special enemy spawns.

This update marks a significant step forward for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, promising to enhance the gaming experience with new content, improved balance, and crucial bug fixes. Players are encouraged to dive into the PTS and provide feedback to help shape the final version of Update 7.0.