What changed in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2024

Introducing the Datavault on the Battle Barge with unlockable information.

Upgraded Space Marine 2 to support 4K/60 FPS on PS5 Pro.

Introduction of Prestige Rank and new Operations in season 3.

Introduced a new PvE mission featuring the Hierophant Bio-Titan.

Added a new PvE map and introduced the Tzaangor Enlightened enemy.

Upcoming new PvP map and custom lobbies with modifiers for player matches.

Added a much-awaited photomode in Operations mode.

Ongoing Decimation Event from December 27 to January 20, unlocks exclusive skin.

Announced the Salamander Champion, a sniper for PvE and PvP.

Implemented new lens colors and the Neo-Volkite pistol for PvP.

Introduced the Dark Angels Cosmetic pack including new weapons skins.

Implemented balancing tweaks in response to player feedback.

Announced the arrival of Horde Mode later in 2025.

Now restores 2 armour segments instead of 1 when discharged.

Corrected damage output for one of the Chainsword Artificer versions.

Fixed the issue preventing players from changing controls for the Ability button.

Adjusted the Perfect Parry window to pre-patch levels.

Access to the Research Center is locked until Adeptus Mechanicus gives blessings.

Resolved the issue where keyboard mappings would reset after patch installation.

Resolved an issue causing loss of control due to server problems.

Corrected the emblem color from red to black.

Resolved the issue where the Jump Pack ability would consume more than 1 charge.

Progression should now be saved for modded versions despite warning popup.

Corrected a script issue in the Campaign mission 'Skyfire' (part 2).

Increased XP rewards for players based on the percentage of enemies killed during Operations.

Includes Dark Angels cosmetics for weapons, a new champion, and unique armor set for the Bulwark Class.

Integration of DLSS 3 and FSR 3.1 for improved performance.

Normal Melee Damage has increased across the board to provide more combat options.

New Season Pass content including cosmetics and skins for Dark Angels Successor Chapters.

Increased Volkite Damage sensitivity for certain Majoris and Extremis enemies.

Added spawn protection for players in PvP.

Players will rotate a replica of the obelisk to disrupt energy flow protecting the Aurora device.

Fixed a bug where Heavy’s Primary Weapon was not shooting after joining in progress.

Dodge invulnerability is now client-sided for better responsiveness.

Fixed a bug where the Neo-Volkite Pistol would deal damage further than its actual visual FX.

Added support for Frame Generation component for DLSS and FSR.

Fixed a bug where Heldrake was not taking any damage from shots in rare cases.

Blocking Weapons now accumulate Melee Damage buffs when blocking enemy attacks.

Fixed a bug where Combat Knife charged attacks would occasionally Heavy Hit every time without charging.

New enemy added to Chaos forces appearing in every PvE Operation.

A new Operation where players rotate a replica of the obelisk to disrupt energy flow protecting the Aurora device.

Players can choose from 15 different colors to customize their Space Marine.

A new Majoris enemy that can spawn in Operations featuring the Thousand Sons.

Shielded Zoanthrope will now attack much less frequently.

New mechanic where perfectly timed blocks grant Adrenaline Surge stacks that increase Melee Damage.

Starting from 5.0 update, mods will no longer be supported in public lobbies.

Mods will no longer be available in public PvE sessions starting from the next update.

A new operation called 'Obelisk' will be introduced, set in Demerium with new gameplay mechanics.

Balancing tweaks applied to several weapons including Plasma Incinerator, Bolt Sniper Rifle, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Bolt Carbine (SMG), and Auto Bolt Rifle.

A brand new weapon, the Neo-Volkite Pistol, has been added.

New armor pieces and color lenses for customization will be added.

The upcoming 5.0 update will include the Dark Angels Chapter Pack featuring unique items and a new operation.

A new Majoris enemy, Tzaangor Enlightened, will be added to PvE operations.

The 5.0 update will introduce frame generation support through DLSS 3 and FSR 3.1.

An easy entry point to the backend will be provided for games with mods installed.

Some tools will be released to modders to facilitate easier mod development.

Once custom Eternal War lobbies are added, mods will work for them as well.

Mods will still be allowed in private Operations lobbies.

Mods will be prohibited from public online sessions starting with the next big update in December.

Fixed server disconnects with unstable user connection and general connectivity improvements.

Fixed a bug causing unlocked DLC cosmetic items to get locked again after a restart.

Implemented crash fixes and general stability improvements.

Fixed a bug that prevented certain weapon perks from triggering correctly when reaching a specific HP threshold.

Fixed a bug causing the Sniper invisibility not getting removed after a shot in rare cases.

A new Secondary Weapon available for Assault, Vanguard, and Bulwark classes, dealing accumulative thermal damage.

Max ammo increased by 1 magazine for each version.

Fixed a bug causing the Sniper perk 'Targeted Shot' to not work after swapping weapons.

Base damage increased by 50% for the first 10 meters, after which it drops to the original pre-patch value.

Fixed several perks not triggering correctly from enemy kills.

Slightly reduced amount of heat generated by normal and charged shots for several versions.

Fire rate increased from 50 to 60 rounds per minute and headshot bonus increased from x2 to x2.5.

Scope added and headshot bonus increased from x1 to x1.33.

Fixed a bug preventing players from muting others in PvP.

The Dark Angel Chapter Pack will be released later this year, including a new enemy and PvE map.

A new map called Termination has been added to the game.

Hotfix 4.1 includes various gameplay and balancing tweaks on weapons, difficulty, and AI.

The color lenses feature will be included in the upcoming Dark Angels Chapter Pack update.

Custom PvP lobbies will allow players to invite friends and customize match settings.

The team is currently reworking the 'Blocking' weapons based on player feedback.

New customization options for Lieutenant characters have been approved for development.

The team is working on adding head customization options for Space Marines.

A new Lethal difficulty setting has been introduced for players to challenge themselves.

A new weapon, the Neo-Volkite Pistol, will be added soon, featuring thermal damage capabilities.

The system was deemed too restrictive for player movement.

Spawn rates reverted to pre-Patch 4.0 levels.

Cooldown increased by 10% to reduce frustration in encounters.

Improvement to AI allies to assist solo players.

Players should encounter fewer crashes.

Various Bolter weapons received damage increases ranging from 5% to 20%.

Roll distance was shorter than intended; this has been corrected.

Starting animation for the Vanguard's Grapnel Launcher is shorter in PvP.

Fixed issues with controllers not working with Steam Input enabled.

Photo mode works only in solo and characters can follow the camera with their eyes.

Bonus damage on bosses reduced by 30%.

Fixed an issue where the perk wasn’t always working.

Fixed an unintended animation cancel resulting in faster attacks.

Chainsword, Power Fist, Combat Knife charged attacks perks receive significant damage increase.

Includes limited ammo crate refills and enraged Majoris enemies.

Updated description to accurately reflect its effect.

Fixed several connectivity issues causing disconnects for players.

Fixed an issue with the perk not triggering properly.

Idle spawns tweaked and enemy variety adjustments made.

This new Operation takes place on planet Kadaku with new foes.

Fixed Power Fist dealing too much damage with short charged attacks.

General improvements and fixes.

Fixed an issue with the cooldown not working properly.

Disabled respawn until the last altar in the final arena.

Fixed several issues that were causing loss of saves.

Replaced full invulnerability on dodge moves with heavy melee damage resistance.

Disengage teleport max distance slightly reduced.

Fixed a bug where the Assault perk could kill its owner.

Fencing weapons' perfect parry window duration adjusted.

Damage to bosses reduced by 70%.

Added new colours and decals for Chaos customisation.

Ammo crates limited and player's armour reduced by 15%.

Fixed an issue with the perk not triggering properly.

Face off against the Hierophant Bio-Titan in the new operation.

A new difficulty mode to challenge players.

A new mode where players must survive against waves of enemies.

A new weapon will be added in the upcoming updates.

Includes new weapon styles, armor pieces, and color schemes.

A new map for Operations mode will be available, featuring a Tyranid invasion scenario.

Fixed bugs that prevented players from progressing through certain levels.

A free downloadable 4K Texture Pack will be available for PC players.

A new Hub Sparring Arena feature has been introduced.

A hotfix will be deployed to address crashes and improve game stability.

Added support for ultrawide displays on PC.

Various enemies encountered in Campaign and Operations mode have been rebalanced.

Introduction of a private mode for Operations gameplay.

Damage for fully charged attacks has been greatly increased.

A new special arena on the Battlebarge available in Operations & Eternal War mode for friendly PvP.

Now staggers enemies instead of fully stunning them.

Addressed issues with bots getting stuck and running out of ammo.

AI characters have reduced ability to stunlock enemies with ranged attacks.

Improved to make spawn killing more difficult.

Players can replace custom armor and color presets with default ones instantly.

Damage and health reduced for various Rubric Marine attacks.

Armor boost drops from destructible crates are now less common.

Resolved issues preventing players from progressing in some levels.

Enemy aggressiveness decreased and player's health slightly reduced for better singleplayer experience.

Base ammo increased, blast damage radius increased, and overheat per shot drastically decreased.

Damage and effective range reduced; casting time increased.

Adjusted max number of various enemy types in Operations mode.

Allows players to play operations alone with bots or with one friend without matchmaking.

Bots are now more helpful and effective, with various restrictions lifted.

Base groundpound damage increased by 30%.

Ammo can now only be refilled from Ammo Boxes, not from the infinite Ammo Cache.

Fleshborer spray attack damage reduced.

Now restore contested health in addition to actual healing.

Improved responsiveness and comfort of Social Wheel control; disabled unnecessary objects.

Fixed various bugs related to gameplay, UI, and animations.

Available from September 17 to September 30 by watching one hour of Space Marine 2 content.

PC Only

Improvements made to CPU usage for better performance.

Space Marine 2 is now available for all players.

Fixed crashes occurring at the start of the game and during the first cutscene.

Enhancements made to server performance.

Improvements made to address render bugs.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 officially releases worldwide on September 9, 2024.

Characters can be customized for PvE missions and PvP battles, with upgrades available as you play.

Players who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Editions now have early access to Space Marine 2.

Every mode is fully co-op enabled, allowing players to enjoy the campaign alone or with friends.

Additional missions, new enemies, new weapons, and more are in development for post-launch support.

Available from September 4 to September 16 by watching one hour of Space Marine 2 content.

Obtainable from September 4 to September 30 by watching VIP streamers for one hour.

Receive this skin by gifting a minimum of 2 subscriptions to any channel streaming Space Marine 2 between September 4 and September 30.

Earn exclusive skins by watching Space Marine 2 content on Twitch from September 4 to September 30.

The game will feature Voice Chat, a Communication Wheel, and Text Chat (PC only).

Quality Mode: 4K at 30FPS; Performance Mode: Up to 60FPS at 1080p on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In Operations Mode (PvE), players must be online to save progress.

In Operations mode, only one Space Marine of each class is allowed. In Eternal War, a maximum of two players per class per team is allowed.

HUD elements can be individually displayed or removed; no full Cinematic mode available.

The game is fully voiced in 7 languages and texts available in 17 languages.

Progression will be saved while playing offline in Campaign Mode on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Options include enlarged subtitles and three color blind modes.

The game will not use any DRM software.

There will be no friendly fire in Campaign, Operations, or Eternal War modes.

Official Steam Deck support is targeted for the end of the year.

The game supports force triggers on the DualSense controller, but not haptic feedback at launch.

Cross-platform saves are fully functional through Prism Ray Online Services (PROS).

Full crossplay between Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S will be supported from Day One.

Space Marine 2 will officially launch on September 9, 2024.

Wide screen support is planned for implementation by the end of September.

DLSS2 and FSR2 will be available at launch; DLSS3 and FSR3 are planned for post-launch.

The game will use Easy Anti Cheat on PC at launch.

New Operations map, new enemy, harder difficulty level, new weapon, and various improvements expected between October and the end of the year.

Includes unique appearances for the Chainsword and Bolt Rifle, and a unique right Pauldron unlocked after completing the campaign mission 'Skyfire'.

A unique, richly detailed full armour set for the Heavy class with a unique Heavy Bolter, exclusive to Ultra Edition owners.

New cosmetics including colour schemes, heraldry, a weapon skin, and a Champion skin for the Bulwark class for Season Pass owners.

A new platform for players to chat with the team, share feedback, and suggest ideas for Space Marine 2.

Customisation options for Heretic Astartes characters in PvP matches, with class-specific representations.

Access to presets representing various legendary Space Marine Chapters with customisation options for each part.

Menu for acquiring unique customisation elements including emblems, colours, and armour parts from various Chapters.

Players can unlock pre-made armour sets in PvE or PvP game modes and create custom armour sets.

Detailed examination of the customisation options available for Space Marines, including class selection and equipment.

On launch, over 30 different Chapters' colours and heraldry will be available to unlock, with some exclusive to the Season Pass.

The game has been approved by Microsoft and Sony, marking a major milestone ahead of its release.

Players can play the campaign offline, but progression requires connection to servers.

Co-op previews will start dropping in August, featuring content creators publishing videos.

The campaign is expected to take between 10 to 12 hours to complete, varying by difficulty and player profile.

Final demo events for Space Marine 2 will take place in Chicago and Toronto in August.

Players who registered before June 28 will receive a limited Bolt Pistol skin.

Engage in 6v6 matches with 3 modes: Annihilation, Seize Ground, and Capture & Control.

Domination mode where teams compete to control a moving zone for points.

Focus on optimization and polish ahead of launch, no public online beta will be run.

King of the Hill mode with 3 zones where teams fight for control to earn points.

Brand-new Space Marine 2 emotes added to the official Discord server.

Play solo or with 2 friends in endlessly replayable PvE action against Tyranids on 6 maps.

Team Deathmatch mode where the first team to reach 50 points wins.

Experience a 12-hour Campaign mode as Lieutenant Titus against Tyranids and Chaos.

Space Marine 2 will feature dedicated servers in multiple regions for enhanced multiplayer experience.

Players embody Lieutenant Titus and his squad, playable solo or in co-op with up to 2 friends.

A PvE mode where players choose from 6 classes to defeat xeno abominations.

Space Marine 2 will feature Campaign, Operations, and Eternal War modes.

All gameplay content and features will be free; any paid DLCs will be cosmetic only.

The team is focused on debugging and polishing for final certification.

A 6v6 multiplayer mode featuring clashes between Chaos and Imperium.

Bringing back iconic PvP modes from the first game: Annihilation, Seize Ground, and Capture & Control.

Introducing a new co-op mode allowing players to team up with 2 friends to slay xenos.

New missions, enemies, and weapons will be added through regular free updates.

The Season Pass will provide additional cosmetic options for players.

Players can customize their Space Marines with various colors, decals, and armor pieces.