Space Marine 2 gets first major update as the game ‘hits 4.5 million players’
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s first major update has been released.
The trailer below highlights the game’s new Lethal Difficulty mode and new PvE operation, Termination, which sees players taking on the Tyranid swarm’s largest threat, the Hierophant Bio-Titan.
“For the rest of this year and throughout 2025, new content will keep coming to Space Marine 2,” publisher Focus Entertainment said. “Free updates include the upcoming Neo-Volkite pistol, and later new PvE operations, PvP maps and modes and a blood-pumping Horde Mode with just one challenge: survive.”
It added: “Alongside the free updates dropping regularly for the months to come, developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment will soon bring the Season Pass to life with a Dark Angels theme pack.
“New weapon styles, armor pieces, and color schemes featuring the Unforgiven, that will expand the already numerous customisation options to unlock in the Battle Barge, are coming soon as part of the first Season Pass.”
Focus claimed on Wednesday that Space Marine 2 has attracted 4.5 million players since its release for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on September 9.
Saber recently said it will explore the potential for Space Marine 2 story DLC, and a full sequel, after the game’s early success.
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