Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launches with Major Update 7.0 Changes

The first public test server (PTS) for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, providing an exciting sneak peek at the highly anticipated Update 7.0. In a recent community post, publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive shared preliminary patch notes for the PTS version, which include most of the features set to be introduced in the 7.0 update. However, they caution that the final patch notes might differ as they continue to refine and fix bugs.

PC players participating in the PTS have a lot to explore, as 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 the introduction of prestige ranks in PvE. Additionally, players can now enjoy private PvP lobbies, enhancing their competitive experience.

For fans of customization, Update 7.0 brings new color options like Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue, along with the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. PvP rewards have also been boosted by 50%, giving players more incentives to engage in combat. The PTS version also introduces new champion skins for the Tactical and Vanguard classes, including an Imperial Fists Champion and a Space Wolves Champion, respectively.

Significant balance changes accompany the update, notably expanding the weapon arsenal in PvE, allowing all classes greater choice in their weaponry. For instance, the Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without the need for mods. A detailed look at the patch notes reveals numerous tweaks to the game's extensive weapon lineup.

A notable gameplay improvement comes to the Inferno Operation, where players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now trigger a forced teleportation for other players after a brief notification period. This change addresses a previous issue where players could block progress by lingering outside the assembly area, a common griefing tactic.

Here’s a summary of the 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, including the Assault class being able to use the Power Sword without mods.

Operations:

• Inferno: If a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, other players will be teleported there after a notification and a brief delay.

Bug Fixes:

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed a spread issue with 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 bonus stacking with the Radiating Impact Perk.
• Heavy Class: Corrected the Enhanced Force Perk to apply only to melee Charged attacks.
• Trials: Addressed unintentional health regeneration.
• Other: Fixed notification sounds for multiple special enemy spawns.

Players eagerly awaiting the full release of Update 7.0 can now dive into the PTS to experience these changes firsthand. With continued development and refinement, the final patch promises to bring even more enhancements to the beloved Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 universe.