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 these represent "most" of the features, with final notes likely differing due to ongoing bug fixes.
PC players (console access is not yet available) can explore the PTS's extensive additions. Update 7.0 introduces a new PvE mission, "Exfiltration," and a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—for Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Endgame PvE prestige ranks and private PvP lobbies are also included.
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 skins are added: an Imperial Fists Champion skin for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves Champion skin for the Vanguard class.
Balance changes are substantial, notably the expanded weapon arsenal in PvE. All classes now have a wider weapon selection; the Assault class, for example, can finally wield the Power Sword without modifications. Detailed weapon adjustments are available in the full patch notes below.
A significant quality-of-life improvement addresses a persistent griefing issue in the Inferno Operation. Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now automatically teleport any lagging teammates after a short delay (a notification will appear 1:30 minutes before teleportation, with the teleport occurring 15 seconds later).
Following recent teases of the upcoming Horde mode, and the developers' response to community concerns regarding "FOMO" events and content updates, the Update 7.0 PTS patch notes provide a substantial update for players.
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 Colours (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:
- 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 are listed below)
Weapon Perks Update
(Detailed changes to weapon perks for various weapons are listed below. This section is too extensive to summarize effectively.)
Operations
- Obelisk: Added new voiceovers for clarity in the final gameplay sequence.
- Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area now automatically teleport other players after a delay (notification at 1:30, teleport at 1:45).
Bug Fixes
(Detailed bug fixes are listed below. This section is too extensive to summarize effectively.)
