- Hotfix 14.2 - 3 September 2026
HOTFIX 14.1GENERAL FIXES- Fixed an issue where Accolades were not granted after a Weekly Siege or Weekly Eternal War, despite being counted in the Lectern of Oaths.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 update is causing issues for SteamOS / Linux players - 1 September 2026
Something in the latest update to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been causing crashing issues for SteamOS / Linux players - but you may be able to fix it. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-2-update-is-causing-issues-for-steamos-linux-players/
- August Community Update - 28 August 2026
Hello Space Marines!You know the drill now! The end of the month means new info about Space Marine 2! Let us reveal some of the content of Patch 15, the Community Event and a few words about modding. PATCH 15 🔜We’re working on Patch 15, making sure everything is ready before it reaches your hands. In the meantime, let’s dive into some of the content coming with this update:CHAOS SIEGE MODEAs you know, Chaos Siege Mode is coming with Patch 15 bringing a new challenge to the game. In this mode, you’ll play with Chaos Space Marines on a brand new Siege map located on Avarax. You’ll face Tyranids and Loyalists waves, receive the support of Chaos Cultists and Ritualists, and you’ll be able to deploy a Helbrute to wreak havoc on the battlefield.ONE-HANDED THUNDER HAMMER We’re adding the One-Hander Thunder Hammer, a fast weapon that can transition between single target and area attacks. Avai…
- Divine Retribution - Community Event - 27 August 2026
Greetings Space Marines,The next Community Event is here! ⚔️Take on the challenge, complete 3 Chaos PvE missions (Vox Liberatis, Reliquary, Fall of Atreus, Obelisk, Vortex, Disruption, Purgation) before September 8 to earn 100 Accolades + 150 Requisition Points.For the Emperor.
- Hotfix 14.1 - 11 August 2026
HOTFIX 14.1GAMEPLAY AND BALANCING TWEAKSHeroic Stalker Bolt RifleNumber of body shots required to trigger auspex scan reduced from 4 to 3Auspex scan radius increased from 8 to 10 metresHeroic Combi-FlamerReduced charge up time for flamer barrelBolter barrel damage increased by 10%Flamer barrel ammunition can now be replenished using the Ammo Crate.Heroic Combi-MeltaMelta barrel ammunition can now be replenished using the Ammo Crate again.Heroic Power FistCan now fire a melta blast after a single charge in hold stance. Melta blast attack after a delayed light attack damage has been slightly increased.CUSTOMISATIONMinor customization fixesENEMIESScarab Occult Terminator SorcererDelay for a followup double beam attack has been increased to accomodate for slower dodge roll animationsTeleport ability now deals significantly reduced damage.GENERAL FIXESFixed an issue with Battlefield Conditio…
- Space Marine 2 now has Steam Workshop support - here's what we want to see first - 30 July 2026
The addition of Steam Workshop support for Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 opens up the potential for all manner of easily accessible mods. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Space Marine 2 now has Steam Workshop support - here's what we want to see first
- The Space Marine 2 Steam Workshop is open! - 30 July 2026
Hello everyone!We're happy to announce that the official Space Marine 2 Steam Workshop is now open! 👉 Learn more right hereWhen playing with mods, you’ll be disconnected from the public matchmaking and placed in a private lobby. You can invite other players to your session using either an invite or a code. In a modded session, a watermark will be displayed at the top right corner of your screen.Additionally, your game progression will be separated from the official game.🖱️ Want to create a mod?Certain conditions and restrictions apply, so make sure to read our modder's guidelines and the legal noticeWhen you have, you’ll find a complete guide explaining how to start modding!
- The Confrontation Update is available now! - 28 July 2026
Hello, Space Marines! The Confrontation Update is now live for Space Marine 2, bringing Year 2 to an epic conclusion!Patch 14.0 introduces two new PvP maps, a new Thousand Sons Terminus enemy, new Heroic weapons and armour pieces, plus the final Season Pass 2 cosmetic DLCs.Watch the Confrontation Update Trailer below:A BIG UPDATE FOR PvP ⚔️Patch 14.0 expands Eternal War with two new PvP Arenas:Sanctum on AvaraxFacility on DemeriumThe update also adds new weekly PvP rewards and Ordeals. Play Eternal War matches, complete Datavault challenges, and earn exclusive accolades and cosmetics.PvE also gets deadlier with the arrival of a new Terminus enemy: the Thousand Sons Scarab Occult Terminator Sorcerer. Encounter this formidable foe in every Chaos Operation and throughout Siege mode.NEW COSMETIC DLCs FOR SALAMANDERS AND RAPTORS The Salamanders Champion Pack 2 🦎It includes a new Heavy Champ…
- Arch Enemies - Community Event - 28 July 2026
Greetings Space Marines, Kill two birds with one stone with this month's Community Event on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2! Make the most of the Confrontation Update by completing 3 PvP matches to earn 200 accolades 🔹📈For the Emperor.
- Patch Notes 14.0 - 28 July 2026
Patch Notes 14.0The 14.0 patch is now live on every platform. Read the complete patch notes down below.Features that have changed since the PTS’ Patch Notes are flagged with this icon: 🟡NEW FEATURESNew PvP map: SanctumSanctum is a medium-sized PvP map built for dynamic and exciting battles. The map features open combat areas, fast routes to key engagement zones and a central area designed as the main hotspot for intense firefights.New PvP map: FacilityFacility is one of the most compact PvP maps designed for fast-paced and intense combat. The map maximises opportunities for flanking attacks, rotations and outmaneuvering the enemy.New Enemy: Scarab Occult Terminator SorcererMeet the new Terminus enemy: the Scarab Occult Terminator Sorcerer, part of the mighty Thousand Sons. He wields powerful magic for both close and long-range attacks, and is also capable of creating potent illusions…
- Alongside its own big successes, Saber Interactive is sticking with indies - here's why - 4 July 2026
Saber Interactive has a long list of recent winners to its name, including the likes of Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, Roadcraft, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando. Alongside its own creations, however, the studio's publishing side is adamant about sticking with indie games. At Summer Game Fest, we sat down with Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits and Head of Publishing Todd Hollenshead to discuss why Saber believes so strongly in continuing to support smaller teams. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Alongside its own big successes, Saber Interactive is sticking with indies - here's why
- June Community Update - 25 June 2026
Hello Space Marines!Welcome to our June Community Update! As summer kicks off, it’s time to bring you the latest news on what's ahead for Space Marine 2. From teasers for Year 3 to the upcoming arrival of Patch 14, there’s plenty to cover, with a lot of spoilers ahead since there won’t be a Community Update in July. Let’s get started!More Teasing about Year 3!!Let’s reveal a bit more about the free content that will be added in Year 3: Two new weapons are on their way:The first one is the Absolvor Bolt Pistol, which will be the signature weapon of the upcoming new class. Sooo Chaplain, Apothecary or something else maybe? 🤫The second one is the One-Handed Thunder Hammer. While we mentioned a few months ago that the Greatsword was the priority for a new melee archetype, plans have changed (though perhaps it is still coming?).Two new Bosses will be added at the end of their respective Ope…
- Hotfix 13.2 Patch Notes - 9 June 2026
GAMEPLAY AND BALANCING TWEAKSSiege ModeAtonements are now disabled in Normal difficulty.Enemy scaling:Reduced speed with which enemy damage resistance grows from 5% to 4% per step.Enemy damage resistance is capped at 60% for regular enemies and 80% for Terminus enemies.Atonements: Hardened Skins - Reduced number of heavy hits resistance stacks.Squad Unity - Increased distance to 25 meters.Split Up - Decreased distance to 15 meters.Warp Storm - Increased cooldown to 45 secondsHyperopia - Decreased damage reduction from 75% to 50%.Myopia - Decreased damage reduction from 75% to 50%Stratagems - Battlefield ConditionsSquad Unity - Increased distance to 25 metersSplit Up - Decreased distance to 15 metersWeaponsCombat Knife Slightly increased speed for non-heroic Relic versionsBolt Carbine One-HandedIncreased damage by 15%UI now correctly displays its headshot multiplierGENERAL FIXESFixed a b…
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 26 May — 2 June 2026 - 2 June 2026
* 007 First Light ; * Forza Horizon 6 ; * Steam Deck ; * Paralives ; * Path of Exile 2 ; * Subnautica 2 ; * LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight ; * Mina the Hollower ; * Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced ; * Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
- May Community Update - 29 May 2026
Hi Space Marines,May’s all about Warhammer Skulls and therefore we’ve launched Patch 13 - Purgation Update a week ago! Have you tried it already?In this month’s Community Update, we shall reveal some Year 3 spoilers, recap Purgation Update’s content, and remind you of the ongoing Twitch Drops. TEASING YEAR 3 👀Lots of exciting things are coming in Year 3, and today we’re too excited to keep them under wraps, so here are a few spoilers!Throughout Year 3, the game will receive five major updates (Patches 15 to 19). Once again, there’ll be plenty of free content for everyone, including new weapons, missions, and more. On top of that, there’ll be a Season Pass packed with Chapter cosmetics and Champion skins. We’ll also continue placing a strong focus on improving the user experience and fixing bugs throughout Year 3, making the game smoother, more stable, and more enjoyable for everyone. N…
- Hotfix 13.1 - 28 May 2026
Hotfix 13.1GAMEPLAY AND BALANCING TWEAKSFirearms in PvEGunstrike damage values restored to pre 13.0 values.Plasma pistol variants gun strike damage adjusted to better reflect new versions speciality (i.e. damage version deals more gunstrike damage).Siege ModeAtonements:Players will start receiving atonements starting from wave 11 on normal difficulty.Players will start receiving atonements starting from wave 6 on hard difficulty.A new indicator has been added to alert you when a new blessing becomes available.Additional Blessing: Surplus - You can carry twice as much Equipment. Equipment spawns are doubled.Additional Atonement: Hardened Skins - Enemies are not staggered by the first 3 hits. Damage is still dealt.Additional Atonement: Posthumous Proliferation - Slain enemies spawn Spores or Chaos Skulls (depending on faction).Additional Atonement: Booby Trap - Majoris-level and higher en…
- Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 19 May — 26 May 2026 - 26 May 2026
* Forza Horizon 6 ; * Subnautica 2 ; * LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight ; * Paralives ; * Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core ; * 007 First Light ; * Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 ; * Subnautica ; * Total War: WARHAMMER III ; * Red Dead Redemption 2 ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB
- Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed love - 21 May 2026
Space Marine 2 has just released a free PvE Operation, a huge update to its Siege Mode, and a host of new weapon and armor cosmetics. On top of that, the Warhammer 40k game is free to play this weekend, with a trial available between Thursday, 21 May and Monday, 25 May. The Purgation Update, as it's called, is available now on both PC and console. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed love
- The Purgation Update is live on Space Marine 2! - 21 May 2026
Space Marine 2 shadowdrops its Purgation Update just in time for the Warhammer Skulls Festival!Patch 13 comes with a new PvE mission, a major update to Siege Mode, and whole new sets of weapon and armour cosmetics, both free and paid. We're excited to announce the release of the Purgation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 at today’s Warhammer Skulls Festival. Available now free on Steam, this update brings a host of free content and the long-awaited Iron Hands Chapter Pack. Check out the trailer!A new Operation & the most significant Siege Mode update so far 🩸As is the case since release, today’s Space Marine 2 update comes with free content for everyone, in the form of a new PvE Operation in the heart of the Kadaku swamps, a major revamp of Siege Mode progression mechanics in addition to the Hive Tyrant and Mutalith Vortex Beast joining the game mode. Space Marine 2 players…
- Patch Notes 13.0 - 21 May 2026
Patch Notes 13.0The Patch 13.0 - Purgation Update is now live! You can find the complete patch notes below, with comments from our Game Director, Dmitry Grigorenko.NEW FEATURESNew Operation: PurgationThe Combat Squad Veridian must reclaim a Mechanicus facility in the Kadaku swamps. Communication is lost, and Nozick's Research is still inside the laboratory.New Feature: Battle SimulatorA new customisable battle arena in which you can practice, fighting various enemies and their combinations, as well as trying different weapons, equipment and loadouts.New Feature: New Loadouts & Perk SwappingPlayers can now switch perk loadouts alongside weapons during a session. Perks loadouts are tied to your Weapon loadouts, so prepare accordingly.New Feature: Wargear 2.0Expanded customisation options allow each class to wear multiple wargear at once, such as capes, iron halos and sensor antennas.We…
