Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s First Public Test Server Goes Live, Update 7.0 Patch Notes Reveal Huge Changes

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, noting the final version may differ due to ongoing bug fixes. The PTS (PC only) includes a wealth of 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 PvE prestige ranks and private PvP lobbies are also added. 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 are implemented, most notably an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE. All classes now have increased weapon choices; the Assault class can finally wield the Power Sword without modifications. Detailed weapon adjustments are available in the patch notes below.

A welcome fix addresses a persistent griefing issue in the Inferno Operation. Players reaching the assembly area in the final stage will now automatically teleport lagging players after a 1:30 minute grace period (with a 15-second warning).

Recent news includes a tease of the upcoming Horde mode and the developers' response to community concerns regarding "FOMO" events and content updates.

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 choice (detailed below).

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 Heavy Bolt Rifle Rework, Health Restore Caps, and other balancing changes follow here, maintaining original formatting)

Weapon Perks Update

(Detailed weapon perk updates follow here, maintaining original formatting)

Operations

(Detailed Operation changes follow here, maintaining original formatting)

Bug Fixes

(Detailed bug fixes follow here, maintaining original formatting)