Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Open Beta Launches; Update 7.0 Detailed

The public test server for *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2* is now live, offering an early glimpse at Update 7.0. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have released preliminary patch notes, emphasizing that the final 7.0 notes may differ due to ongoing bug fixes. This PTS (PC only) update is packed with new content.

Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," and a new secondary weapon, the Inferno Pistol, available to Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Endgame prestige ranks are added to PvE, alongside private PvP lobbies. Customization options expand with new colors (Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue), Bulwark cloth and hand recoloring, and a 50% increase in PvP customization rewards. New skins include an Imperial Fists Champion skin for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves Champion skin for the Vanguard class.

Significant balance changes include an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE, granting all classes greater weapon variety. The Assault class can now wield the Power Sword without modifications. A welcome fix addresses a griefing issue in the Inferno Operation; players reaching the assembly area will now automatically teleport lagging teammates after a short delay.

Following recent teases of Horde mode and a response to community concerns regarding live service elements, Update 7.0 represents a significant step forward for *Space Marine 2*.

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 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 selection. See below for details.

• 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 reworks and perk changes follow below, formatted for readability)

Heavy Bolt Rifle Rework (Artificer & Relic versions):

• Artificer / Salvation of Bakka - Alpha: Magazine Capacity: 45 → 50; Ammo Reserve: 180 → 200
• Artificer / Drogos Reclamation - Beta: Accuracy: 4.5 → 4; Range: 6 → 8; Magazine Capacity: 50 → 45; Ammo Reserve: 200 → 180; Added a scope
• Relic / Gathalamor Crusade - Alpha: Magazine Capacity: 45 → 55; Ammo reserve: 180 → 220
• Relic / Ophelian Liberation - Beta: Accuracy: 5.5 → 4; Range: 6 → 8; Magazine Capacity: 50 → 45; Ammo Reserve: 200 → 180; Added a scope

(Fade HP and health restoration caps added to Heavy Melta Gun and Melta Gun.)

Weapon Perks Update:

(Note: The following section details extensive changes to weapon perks across numerous weapons. Due to length, it's presented in a condensed format. The original formatting has been maintained for clarity.)

Heavy Bolt Rifle

• "Able Precision" (Artificer): duration 5 → 10 seconds.
• "Fast Regeneration 1" (Artificer): Replaced with "Head Hunter" (Headshots deal 10% more Damage)
• … (Further perk changes for 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, and Combat Knife are listed similarly.)

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 for clarity.
• Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area will automatically teleport lagging teammates after a 1:30 minute delay.

Bug Fixes:

• Occulus Bolt Carbine spread fix.
• Multi-Melta rate-of-fire fix.
• Sniper class perk stacking fix.
• Tactical class perk stacking fix.
• Heavy class perk fix.
• Trials health regeneration fix.
• Notification sound fix.