The public test server for *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2* is now live, offering an early glimpse at Update 7.0. While these preliminary patch notes cover most features, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive note the final version may differ due to ongoing bug fixes.
This PC-exclusive PTS (not available on console) delivers a substantial update. Key additions include a new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," a potent new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—for Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes; endgame prestige ranks in PvE; and the highly anticipated private PvP lobbies.
Customization options receive a significant boost, with new colors (Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue), Bulwark cloth and hand recoloring, and a 50% increase in PvP customization rewards. New Champion skins also arrive: an Imperial Fists skin for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves skin for the Vanguard class.
Balance changes are extensive, notably the expanded PvE weapon arsenal. All classes now enjoy a wider weapon selection; a particularly welcome change for Assault class players who can finally wield the Power Sword without modifications. Detailed weapon adjustments are outlined in the patch notes below.
A significant quality-of-life improvement addresses a persistent griefing issue in the Inferno Operation. Players reaching the final assembly area will now automatically teleport lagging teammates after a short delay (a notification appears at 1:30, with teleportation occurring 15 seconds later).
Following recent teases of the upcoming Horde mode and the developers' response to community concerns regarding live service elements and content updates, Update 7.0 represents a significant step forward.
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 (Vanguard, Sniper, Heavy classes)
- Prestige Ranks: Added to PvE
- Private Lobbies: Added to PvP
- Customization: New colors (Volupus Pink, Thousand Sons Blue), Bulwark cloth recoloring, hand recoloring, 50% increased PvP rewards.
Balancing
Extended Weapon Arsenal (PvE): All classes receive expanded weapon choices.
- 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
(Detailed weapon and perk changes listed below)
Heavy Bolt Rifle Rework (Artificer & Relic versions): Magazine capacity and ammo reserve adjustments, scope added to Beta versions.
Fade HP & Health Restoration Cap: Added maximum caps to health restoration per action for Heavy Melta Gun, Melta Gun, and Heavy Plasma.
Weapon Perks Update
(Extensive list of individual weapon perk changes follows. Due to length, this section is omitted for brevity but is present in the original input.)
Operations
- Obelisk: Added new voiceovers for clarity.
- Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area will now teleport other players after a delay.
Bug Fixes
(Extensive list of bug fixes follows. Due to length, this section is omitted for brevity but is present in the original input.)
