"Space Marine 2 Public Test Server Launches with Major Update 7.0 Changes"

The public test server for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now live, offering players a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Update 7.0 and its accompanying patch notes. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have released preliminary notes that outline "most" of the features to be included in this update, though they caution that the final version may vary as they continue to refine and fix bugs.

PC players diving into the PTS can expect a range of new content, including a PvE mission called "Exfiltration," a new secondary weapon—the Inferno Pistol—for the Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy classes, prestige ranks for PvE, and private PvP lobbies. Fans of Warhammer 40,000 will also enjoy new customization options, such as Volupus Pink and Thousand Sons Blue colors, Bulwark cloth recoloring, hands recoloring, and a 50% increase in PvP customization rewards. Additionally, players can look forward to new champion skins for the Tactical and Vanguard classes: the Imperial Fists Champion and Space Wolves Champion, respectively.

Significant balance changes are also part of Update 7.0, including an expanded weapon arsenal in PvE that gives all classes a broader selection of weapons to choose from. Notably, the Assault class can now use the Power Sword without needing mods. The update also brings tweaks to various weapons, which players are encouraged to review in the patch notes for detailed insights.

A notable quality-of-life improvement comes with the Inferno Operation, where players who reach the final stage's assembly area will trigger a mechanism to teleport lagging team members to the area after a brief notification, addressing the issue of griefing that has plagued the game since launch.

The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Update 7.0 PTS Patch Notes include:

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, including the Assault class gaining access to the Power Sword without mods.
• Heavy Bolt Rifle rework: Adjustments to magazine capacity, ammo reserve, accuracy, range, and the addition of scopes to certain versions.
• Maximum cap on restoring health per action for specific weapons.

Weapon Perks Update:

• Comprehensive updates to perks for various weapons, including changes to duration effects, damage outputs, and health restoration mechanics.

Bolt Weapons Buffs:

• Base damage increases for Bolt Rifle, Auto Bolt Rifle, and Instigator Bolt Carbine.
• Increased ammo reserve for Marksman Bolt Carbine versions.

Operations:

• Obelisk: New voiceovers for clearer objectives in the final sequence.
• Inferno: Implementation of forced teleportation to the assembly area to prevent griefing.

Bug Fixes:

• Corrections to weapon stats, perk interactions, and gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall experience.

These updates aim to enrich the gameplay experience for Space Marine 2 enthusiasts, and the PTS provides a valuable opportunity for the community to provide feedback before the official release of Update 7.0.