Summary
A new update is out now forWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, bringing with it several new additions including a new enemy type, gameplay options, and a new PvP map.Space Marine 2’s 6.0 patch arrived on February 6 following a string of other updates and overhauls over the last few months, seeing developer Saber Interactive reiterate its commitment to ensuringWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2is filled with worthwhile content.
Since its initial, highly successful launch last September,Space Marine 2has continued to grow and shift as both developers and its community continue to explore the game. Equipped with several modes, including PvE and PvP experiences,Space Marine 2tells a new story branching off from the original 2011 game. Being the modern game that it is,Space Marine 2also heavily leans into the live service approach, offering players a battle pass and a string of other online features. These features continue to expand with each new update, withSpace Marine 2’s latest patch shaking up the game in numerous ways.
Firstly,Space Marine 2’s Battle Bargehas received a new expansion. Named The Datavault, players can now complete Ordeals in Campaign, Operations, and Eternal War modes to unlock a variety of rewards, including new armor parts and weapon skins. In addition, there is also a new Tech-Priest workshop in the Armory, which is where players can exchange their armory data for higher-tier versions or simply sell it.Space Marine 2’s new Extremis-tier enemy type, the Biovore, comes as part of the new update as well, and can now show up in all operations. Biovores can shoot spore mines that go off if stepped on, but also pack quite a punch at close range.
As stated earlier,Space Marine 2features a battle pass, which has also been expanded. A new Salamander champion pack is available for the Sniper class, as is a new cosmetic armor set inspired by the Raven Guard.Customization is a key part ofSpace Marine 2, allowing players to tinker with their very ownSpace Marinecampaign, and PvP and PvE missions. In addition to these cosmetic upgrades,Space Marine 2’s new update also adds a number of balance changes in its latest patch. Saber Interactive states that it’s a top priority to improve perk trees across every class in the game and that these new tweaks are intended to benefit a variety of different play styles.
For those obsessed withSpace Marine 2’s online component, a new PvP map named “Tomb” has been released, as has a new difficulty for the game’s PvE mode. Now players can crank their game up to a new difficulty named “Absolute,” which sounds quite challenging. Other notable tweaks and changes include an FOV slider, new finishing moves, and an option to enable PvP crossplay for console players. All this and more is now live inWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, with the full patch notes being found below.
