"Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launches with Major Update 7.0 Changes"

The first public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been launched, offering players a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Update 7.0. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have shared preliminary patch notes for the PTS version, which include most of the features planned for Update 7.0. However, they caution that the final patch notes may differ as the development team continues to refine and fix bugs.

Exclusively available to PC players, the PTS introduces several new features that enhance the gameplay experience. A new PvE mission called Exfiltration has been added, along with a new secondary weapon, the Inferno Pistol, which is available to the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes. Additionally, players can now engage in endgame-focused prestige ranks in PvE and participate in private PvP lobbies.

For fans of customization, Update 7.0 brings exciting new options. Players can now use Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue as new color choices, along with the ability to recolor Bulwark cloth and hands. Furthermore, the rewards in PvP have been boosted by 50%. The PTS also introduces new skins: an Imperial Fists Champion for the Tactical class and a Space Wolves Champion for the Vanguard class.

Significant balance changes have been implemented as well, with an extended weapon arsenal in PvE that allows all classes to choose from a broader range of weapons. Notably, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without needing mods. Players are encouraged to review the detailed patch notes to understand all the weapon tweaks.

A crucial update addresses a long-standing issue in the Inferno Operation. Now, if a player reaches the assembly area in the final stage, other players will be automatically teleported there after a brief delay, preventing griefing and ensuring smoother gameplay.

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 the 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

Operations:

• Obelisk: Added new voiceovers to clarify objectives in the final gameplay sequence.
• Inferno: Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now teleport other players after a delay, preventing griefing.

Bug Fixes:

• Occulus Bolt Carbine: Fixed spread issue on Master-Crafted - Alpha version.
• Multi-Melta: Corrected rate-of-fire issues across versions.
• Sniper Class: Fixed incorrect stacking and typos in perk descriptions.
• Tactical Class: Corrected bonus stack with Auspex Scan.
• Heavy Class: Fixed incorrect bonus application on melee attacks.
• Trials: Resolved unintentional health regeneration issue.
• Other: Fixed notification sound for multiple special enemy spawns.

These updates and fixes aim to enhance the overall gameplay experience, providing players with more options and smoother gameplay.