Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 News

[h3]Greetings Space Marines,[/h3][p][/p][p]We hope you had a wonderful and sunny summertime. ☀️[/p][p]The whole team wants to thank you for the warm welcome you gave to the previous Community Update. We were so pleased to see your enthusiasm for the Chaos Spawn, Black Templars, the new PVP game mode, etc![/p][p]You also asked us for news about Techmarine, and we've got some this month![/p][p][/p][p]This Community Update has a bunch of surprises and a community survey, so read it carefully! 😉[/p][p][/p][p]Let’s start off with the BIG news! ✨[/p][p][/p][h2]YEAR 2 IS JUST ROUND THE CORNER![/h2][p][/p][p]We’re so close! The second year of content for Space Marine 2 is about to begin.[/p][p]Let’s take a look at the free content first and then DLC Content, in this trailer![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Expect the Patches to be released at a similar pace to what we were used to during the first year of content updates. Several PVE missions, the Techmarine class coming with Patch 12, cosmetics for Blood Angels, Carcharodons, Iron Hands and much more await with this Season Pass.[/p][p][/p][p]Check the Roadmap![/p][p] [/p][p]
The Anniversary Update is planned to be rolled out on September 4! It’s a free update, but also marks the release of the Season Pass II and its first two DLCs. 📅 [/p][p][/p][p]Let’s see the content of this Patch in more detail, shall we?[/p][p][/p][h2]THE CHAOS ARMOUR PACK:[/h2][h2][/h2][p]The Chaos Armour Pack is coming for free. You’ll finally be able to change the armour set of your Heretic Astartes in PvP, but you’ll have to unlock the set first. Each class will require you to score a certain amount of kills per match to unlock the corresponding skin.[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW GAME MODES: [/h2][p][/p][h3]HELBRUTE ONSLAUGHT (PVP)[/h3][h3][/h3][p]A brand new mode will be added with this update, and will be playable on all maps. Here’s your brief:[/p][p][/p][p]Two teams of Chaos Marines will fight to control strategic areas, but also to take control of the Helbrute. The first team to take control of an objective gets to control the Helbrute, until the opposite team takes it down. One player gets to control the Helbrute at a time, and this player will be picked randomly among players who participated in securing the control point. For the team that failed to secure the first control point to have the Helbrute on their side, they will need to slay their opponents’ Helbrute and secure a new designated control point.[/p][p]
Controlling the Helbrute grants the team a strong advantage, but killing it rewards significant amounts of points to your team. One last thing, the Helbrute uses a Helbrute Thunder Hammer in melee, and a Plasma Cannon in range, and it can unleash a battle cry with its special skill to regenerate its HP.[/p][p][/p][h3]STRATAGEMS (PVE)[/h3][h3][/h3][p]Stratagems are a completely new PvE game mode. Unlike “classic” Operations, there are only 2 difficulty modes: “Normal” and “Hard”. What makes this new game mode different are the various Battlefield Conditions, which will change every day and week and make each operation completely different from what you’re used to. [/p][p]
Battlefield Conditions can either help or hinder your progress. Upon successful completion, you will receive a new currency called “Accolades”, which can be exchanged for valuable rewards.[/p][p][/p][p]There are weekly and daily Stratagems, and each Operation has their own set of modifiers. Here are a few examples of them:[/p]

• [p]Summoner: Every uninterrupted call for Reinforcements summons the Extremis enemy.[/p]
• [p]Where you aiming at: Friendly fire damage from firearms and explosives is enabled[/p]
• [p]Cadia Stands: Imperial Guards spawn on levels.[/p]
• [p]Hunted: An unkillable Lictor constantly pursues you. Dealing enough damage will scare it away for a brief time. 😈[/p]

[p]And many others that you’ll have to discover for yourself! 🤫[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW PVP AND PVE MAPS[/h2][p][/p][h3]OPERATION: VORTEX
[/h3][p]The Astropathic Relay has once again fallen silent. Investigate and cleanse the relay of any lingering heretical presence.
[/p][p]This map has a special, unique boss, the Mutalith Vortex Beast. We don’t want to spoil too much, you’ll have to wait for the update to drop on September 4 to discover its moveset! 😉[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]ETERNAL WAR MAP - BRIDGE[/h3][p][/p][p]A new PvP map will also be added, called “Bridge”. With long hallways and small tunnels, this map offers diversified battles and multiple possible strategies to dominate the battlefield.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s how it looks:
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]WEAPONS TO BE ADDED IN THE ARMOURY 🪓[/h3][p] Two months ago, we showed you the Power Axe for the first time. Today, let us introduce the Power Axe in action! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Hero Weapon Variants will also be implemented. These variations can be exchanged against Accolades (from playing Stratagems Mode, more on that new mode below). They fall in a new mastery tier named Heroic, which is even more powerful than Relic. For example, here’s the Xenophase Blade, the Heroic version of the Power Sword, and the Combi Melta, the Heroic version of the Bolt Rifle:[/p][p]​[/p][p][/p][h2]NEW MAJORIS ENEMY: CHAOS SPAWN[/h2][p][/p][p]Brace yourself Space Marines, this one might give you a hard time. Coming with a total of 3 variations, the Chaos Spawn enters the fight. [/p][p][/p][p]Swifter and more agile than its bulk suggests, the Chaos Spawn constitutes a formidable enemy. [/p][p]
Stand ready. We shall know no fear. ⚔️[/p][p][/p][h3]WHAT ELSE?[/h3][p][/p][p]A selection of skins that were initially unlockable through time-sensitive Community Events will be purchasable in exchange of your Accolades earned in Stratagem mode, in the "Refinement & Redemption" shop (which extends the current "Data Refinement" shop that was used until then to trade your Requisition points and Armoury Data). [/p][p][/p][p]Among them: the Porphyr Shield Chainsword Skin, the Mark X Tacticus breastplate with the 3 skulls, or the Sergeant Metaurus’s Iron Halo from the Secret Level episode. [/p][p]
This patch has more surprises in store, but we've already revealed enough! Let's keep some suspense for September 4, when it will be released![/p][p][/p][h2]NEW DLC COSMETICS[/h2][p]The Anniversary Update brings Season Pass 2! Discover the first two Chapters available in this patch: the Black Templars and the Imperial Fists.[/p][p][/p][h3]⚫⚪ BLACK TEMPLARS CHAMPION PACK (Bulwark) [/h3][p]​[/p][p]
The first class to receive a Champion as part of the Season Pass 2 is the Bulwark! We know how much you enjoy this class, so we naturally wanted to pair it with one of the most appreciated chapters from the Grim Dark future, the Black Templars! [/p][p][/p][p]In addition, the Black Templars Champion Pack brings a unique skin for the Power Sword, as well as a Storm Shield and a unique Chapter Banner.[/p][p]​[/p][p][/p][h2]🟡✊ IMPERIAL FISTS COSMETIC PACK [/h2][p][/p][p]
The Imperial Fists is the first returning chapter of this year’s Season Pass II! Complete your Champion Pack with over 40 new cosmetics and heraldry marking inspired by 7 of their Successor Chapters, including:[/p]

• [p]Celestial Lions[/p]
• [p]Hammers of Dorn[/p]
• [p]Invaders[/p]
• [p]Red Templar[/p]
• [p]Sons of the Phoenix[/p]
• [p]Subjugators[/p]
• [p]Crimson Fists[/p]

[p]​[/p][p][/p][h3]CHAMPION SKIN CUSTOMISATION[/h3][p][/p][p]Moreover, Champion skin customisation is now available. You can mix the various armour parts of the Champions, for instance you can put the Dark Angels Champion’s helmet on an Assault Marine and mix it with the Imperial Fists Champion’s pauldrons. [/p][p]However, please note that not every armour part will be available for mixing in every class. For example, the Dark Angels Champion’s helmet can’t be equipped on the Sniper. [/p][p]
Don’t hesitate to try the boldest combinations![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]ANY NEWS ON THE TECHMARINE? 👀[/h2][p][/p][p]You expressed your enthusiasm after the announcement of our next class! Today, we are pleased to give you an estimated date for its implementation in the game. The Techmarine will join the ranks in early 2026 with patch 12![/p][p][/p][p]It’s yet too early to show you any designs, even a WIP asset, or to tell you more about the specificities of this Class. But if you read the Roadmap carefully, you know that he will come with his Omnissiah Axe! 😉[/p][p][/p][p]We’ll keep you posted until its release. Bear with us![/p][p][/p][h2]THE ULTRAMARINES CHAMPION IS BACK[/h2][p][/p][p]The Ultramarines Champion Pack will be purchasable as a standalone DLC! [/p][p][/p][p]For those who may not know, the Ultramarines Champion Pack was previously available only with the purchase of the Ultra Edition. Starting September 4, with the Anniversary Update, that will no longer be the case! Players who own the Standard or Gold Editions will now be able to purchase the UM Champion Pack separately. The pack includes a unique skin for the Heavy class as well as a matching skin for the Heavy Bolter.[/p][p][/p][h2]COMMUNITY SURVEY[/h2][p]We're looking for your feedback regarding Space Marine 2![/p][p]
Your answers will help us better understand your experience with the game so that we can make the best possible improvements and future developments.[/p][p][/p][p]Take a few minutes to fill this survey: click here[/p][p][/p][h2]POLL RESULTS[/h2][p][/p][p]This month, we asked you your thoughts on a possible re-balancing of the Contested Health, by reducing the amount of contested health regenerated by ranged weapons and increasing it for melee weapons. The poll received a total of 1918 votes.[/p][p][/p][p]1202 of you picked in favour of a change that will increase the contested health recovery for melee weapons. You were very vocal about this potential change, let’s hear a word from our Game Director regarding this result: [/p][p][/p]

[p]We understand that this is a very touchy subject and we will be extra careful with our changes. Ranged contested health will not be nerfed globally by tweaking 1 number. It doesn't work that way, plus there are some ranged weapons which already have inefficient ranged contested health recovery. [/p][p]Buffing melee contested health isn't going to just be increasing % value. There are certain Quality of Life features that need to be implemented for melee Contested HP to work properly (like CHP during grabs etc.). All of the changes on this subject will go through PTS testing first, so your feedback will be very much welcome.[/p][p]Thanks for participating and helping us shape the future of the game![/p]

[p][/p][h2]TWITCH DROPS RETURN[/h2][p][/p][p]From September 4, 2025 (04:00 pm CEST) to September 18, 2025 (04:00 pm CEST), Twitch Drop returns with in-game rewards! Watch any Space Marine 2 stream to unlock:[/p]

• [p]Watch 30 minutes to earn the Mark X Skull Breastplate.[/p]
• [p]Watch 1 hour to earn the Mark X Pristine Aquila Breastplate.[/p]
• [p]Watch 2 hours to earn the Porphyr Shield Power Axe skin.[/p]

[p]​[/p][p][/p][h2]THAT’S IT FOR THIS MONTH[/h2][p][/p][p]As per usual, follow us on our socials to be updated with the latest news, and join the official Discord server along with the 70,000 other Space Marines already there![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your unwavering support.[/p][p][/p][p]-Focus and Saber[/p]

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only more bloody downloadable content for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Developers Saber Interactive are supposed to be working on Space Marine 3, but you wouldn't know that from all the Stuff they've jammed into the previous game's year 2 content schedule. There's a major Anniversary patch due on 4th September, just in time for Silksong. Five more patches are coming over 2025 and 2026, plus nine DLC packs via season pass. The manufactorums are overflowing! Here's a video to lay it all out.

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[h3]Greeting Space Marines,[/h3][p]We've excited to reveal our Year 2 plans for Space Marine 2, starting with the release of the Anniversary Update on September 4. [/p][p]You're in for another year of free gameplay content, in addition to a new Season Pass bursting with new cosmetics!! 🎉
[/p][h3]Check out our Year 2 Trailer![/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]
🆕 New game modes, Operations, PvP arenas and much, much more[/h3][p][/p][p]Space Marine 2’s Year 2 content follows in the footsteps of Year 1 with 6 new planned patches packed with free gameplay additions available to all players throughout 2025 and 2026. From new PvE and PvP game modes to new enemies and a new playable class, defenders of Humanity are in for a treat:[/p]

• [p]4 new Operations & a new Siege map[/p]
• [p]3 new Eternal War arenas[/p]
• [p]New Stratagems (PvE) and Helbrute Onslaught (PvP) game modes[/p]
• [p]New playable class: The Techmarine[/p]
• [p]New weapons and free unlockable weapon variants for existing weapons[/p]
• [p]New enemies and bosses[/p]
• [p]New Progression mechanics[/p]

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This second year of content kicks off on September 4 with the release of Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update, its biggest patch to date. Find out more with our Year 2 Roadmap below.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]✨ More Space Marine Chapter cosmetics with the Season Pass II[/h3][p][/p][p]September 4’s Anniversary Update also comes with the release of Space Marine 2’s second Season Pass and its first two DLCs: the Black Templars Champion Pack and Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack, including a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and Power Sword skin for the former, and over 40 new cosmetics celebrating 7 of the Imperial Fists’ Successor Chapters for the latter. [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Throughout the year, the Season Pass II will grant players 9 new DLCs celebrating the galaxy-spanning variety of Space Marine Chapters with new Champion skins, armour pieces and heraldry markings. While existing Chapters like the Blood Angels and Salamanders are to receive new cosmetics, fan-favorite Chapters like the Raptors, Iron Hands and Carcharodons will get their due time in the spotlight. [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]Heed the call of battle once again on September 4th with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s “Anniversary” update, available for free, and receive a ton of new customisation options with the Season Pass II. [/p][p][/p][p]Join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback, and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform.[/p]