Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 News

[h2]Hi Space Marines! ⭐ [/h2]

The Public Test Server opens once more today! Check out this quick FAQ to help you get started and ready before launch.
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[h2]What’s a Public Test Server?[/h2]

Space Marine 2’s Public Test Server works as a separate version of the game featuring WIP content and features. Share your feedback to help us refine the patch before its official release. Your input provides an important perspective that will be reviewed by the developer team and have an impact on further game updates.

Since this is a test environment, expect the unfinished content and possible bugs. As you will access it through a different game version, your progression will not be tracked. For each PTS update, you will land on the game with levels maxed out and all weapons unlocked.

Please note that the DLCs won’t be available, regardless of whether you own them.
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Since the PTS is "Public", you are free to create content based on it. No NDA will be included.

[h2]Which platforms can access the PTS?[/h2]

The PTS is only available on PC via Steam. It is not accessible on consoles (PlayStation/Xbox) or through the Epic Games Store.

Now, let’s see how to install it 👇
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[h2]📝 Tutorial on how to access PTS via Steam:[/h2]

[h3]Just follow these simple steps:[/h3]

1. Open the Steam client.
   
2. Log in with the account that owns Space Marine 2.
   
3. Go to your Steam Library.
   
4. Look for “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Public Test Server” under your Space Marine 2 entry.
   
5. (Optional) Right-click on your Library entry and go to Properties. In the “General” tab, set the game’s default Language to “English”. Translations may still be work-in-progress when you try the new content out on the PTS. As a result, we recommend setting the game to English.
6. Once you’ve clicked on this entry, install the Public Test Server content. This install instance is not related to the base game, your files will remain in separate directories and all future updates will also be distinct, meaning that your current progression will not be affected by the time you spend on the PTS.
   

When the install is complete, the Public Test Server is ready to launch!

Click “Play” like you would with any other game!
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[h2]Can I try every single feature that will be implemented with the next Patch?[/h2]
Most upcoming content will be available to you. However, we won’t share content that is too buggy or hasn’t undergone the necessary approvals on our side at the time of the PTS release. Also, some content might be present on the PTS, but not accessible to the players. For instance, you may see new Champions in the Armouring Hall but won’t be able to try them unless you own the Season Pass.
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[h2]How long will the PTS be active?[/h2]

The PTS will run until Patch 8.0 officially launches.

After that, it will go dormant until the next major PTS update.
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[h2]Will my progress be saved?[/h2]

No, because the PTS runs as a completely separate game version. It does not carry over your previous progress in the game; instead, it provides all players with a default maxed-out level and weapons. This ensures that you won’t have to spend time to unlock all the features, especially the Prestige Ranks.

It will also not save your progress nor transfer it to the official game version afterwards.
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[h2]Is multiplayer available on the PTS?[/h2]

Yes, even private PvP lobbies will work so you can invite your Brothers and Sisters to play!
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[h2]Do mods work with the PTS?[/h2]

Mods won't work with the PTS. Enabling them will cause the PTS to crash at launch. Please, make sure to disable them beforehand.
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[h2]How can I give feedback?[/h2]

We need your feedback!

As mentioned in previous Community Updates, the primary purpose of the Public Test Server is to gather your feedback on new content, changes, and balancing tweaks we plan to implement in the game.

Our main focus will be on PvE Siege Mode and Absolute Difficulty balancing.

We’ve set up dedicated forum threads on Focus Together to let you voice your opinion, which you can find here.

Thank you for helping us make Space Marine 2 the best it can be!

[h2]Greetings Space Marines,[/h2]

Let’s review what happened in May, and what’s coming next!
Shall we start off with what everyone’s waiting for?…




Revealed during the Skulls Festival of Video Games, the Siege Mode will arrive on June 26. This first teaser trailer gives you a first taste of the upcoming battle, watch it if you haven’t already!

Tear through unending waves of Tyranid and Chaos assaults and fight to survive as long as you can.

Give them no ground.

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Let’s recap what we know about it already:[/h3]

• The action takes place on Kadaku.
  
• Up to 3 players (either with friends or with 2 bots, just like in regular PvE).
  
• You will get to fight waves of both Tyranids and Chaos.
  
• Difficulty will increase for each wave defeated.
  

Your class, and weapon progressions are shared between Operations and Siege Mode
The Siege Mode isn’t a DLC, it’s a free update!

Prepare to hold your ground and survive as long as you can against endless enemies, as only in death does duty end.

​Siege Mode will be playable on the Public Test Server (Steam) starting June 4.
Here’s a tutorial on how to access it.


[h2]How it will work ⚙️[/h2]

You will earn points for each completed wave. Points are distributed among each player (e.g. if the wave grants you 600 points, and there’s three of you: then, each person will get 200 points).


Spend your points at the Requisition Terminals to buy equipment or reinforcements such as Cadians and Marines (Each player can summon 1 AI Space Marine at a time. Choose their class without restrictions!). The strongest and most expensive being the Dreadnought, which joins the battlefield to help you for 3 minutes. Buy equipment and reinforcements to make the fight easier (or less unbearable 😁).

Every 5 waves, you’ll take the elevator to change sectors and therefore field of battle. Completing each Sector will grant your more rewards (requisition points, armoury data, etc.)

And most importantly, your mission is to ​give them no ground.

[h3]Are you ready? See you June 26! ⚔️[/h3]





You’ll be able to get a first taste of the new content, via the PTS, which will reopen on June 4. Apart from Siege Mode, other features, free and DLC Content are coming with Patch 8.0 in June.

Here’s a tutorial on how to access the PTS. Contrary to our first PTS: base Game owners can't equip the new customization packs on the PTS, but Season Pass holders can!

[h3]Let’s break it down together:[/h3]

Coming along with the Siege Mode : The White Scars and Blood Angels enter the fray.


[h2]⚪ THE WHITE SCARS CHAPTER PACK[/h2]

The White Scars Chapter Pack will include a new Champion skin for the Assault class and three exclusive White Scars–inspired weapon skins for

• The Occulus Bolt Carbine
  
• The Stalker Bolt Rifle
  
• The Combat Knife
  

Also, a host of cosmetic options and heraldry markings for their Successor Chapters.


The White Scars Successor Chapters are the:

• Dark Hunters
  
• Solar Hawks
  
• Storm Reapers
  
• Mantis Warriors
  
• Destroyers
  
• Marauders
  
• Storm Lords
  
• Rampagers
  

[h2]🔴 THE BLOOD ANGELS COSMETIC PACK[/h2]

The Blood Angels Cosmetic Pack will provide a number of new armour pieces to be equipped on any of the game’s playable classes, in addition to heraldry markings celebrating eight of the Blood Angels’ Successor Chapters.


The Blood Angels Successor Chapters are the:

• Atlantian Spears
  
• Blood Dragons
  
• Flesh Eaters
  
• Blood Scythes
  
• Lamenters
  
• Angels Penitent
  
• Angels Sanguine
  
• Flesh Tearers
  

We can’t reveal more for the moment. 😉



Many sneak peeks are coming with the June and July Community Updates. We’ll talk about the update that comes after 8.0, what we are planning to do after the one year anniversary, and more. 🤫

Stay tuned!!



[h3]🧑‍🎨 Fan Art Contest on Focus Together[/h3]

You, players, never miss an opportunity to impress us with your art skills. We keep seeing screenshots, painted mini and fan arts everywhere, to our great delight. This time we wanted to host a contest!

Our favorite fan art inspired by the campaign mode of Space Marine 2 will be granted with 2 keys of Space Marine 2 (any platform) to offer to fellow Astartes eager to join the fight.

Rules: Submit your creation in the #Fan-Creations channel of Focus Together to participate! The piece can be digital or traditional and must follow the said-theme! One entry per person.

The winner will be contacted via their DMs. The contest starts on May 30 and ends on June 25!


[h3]✏️ A word from Focus and Saber[/h3]

We wanted to acknowledge the fact that quality-of-life bugs matter too (such as typos, clipping props of the armour etc…), and we want to fix them. But right now, the major content updates promised in our roadmap are taking up a significant portion of our time. That means some of the smaller fixes will take longer to roll out.

Our current focus is on resolving high-impact issues like crashes and connectivity problems, which can significantly affect gameplay. Every patch aims to bring improvements on that front.

At the top of our priority list right now is improving the connectivity issues that arose after the 7.0 update: We’re mainly talking about infinite “Joining Server” loops and such issues preventing players from joining sessions. We made some improvements with the 7.1 and 7.2 hotfixes, but we’ll keep working on it for the 8.0 update.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to improve the game. Your support and feedback help guide our work. 🖤




[h2]THAT’S IT FOR THIS MONTH[/h2]

As usual, let’s keep in touch on Discord and Focus Together. You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and Bluesky.

See you on the battlefield, Space Marines.

The Focus and Saber Teams. 🦾

[h2]It's time Space Marines![/h2]

The Warhammer Skulls Festival has just begun and the Siege Mode was announced with a Teaser Trailer!

[h2]Watch it now! ☠️🩸[/h2]

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[h2]YOUR MISSION[/h2]
Tear through unending waves of Tyranid and Chaos assaults and fight to survive as long as you can in the unforgiving Siege Mode. Accumulate points with each wave you defeat to spend on ammunition, Equipment Charges, Medical Stimms and more… or use them to summon Astartes reinforcements like AI Space Marines or the mighty Dreadnought.

[h3]Space Marine 2's Standard, Gold and Ultra Editions are 40% off from the 22nd to June 5. Treat yourselves, or your friends, Space Marines! 😉[/h3]

Happy Warhammer Skulls Festival, everyone!! ☠️☠️☠️