Summary
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2developer Saber Interactive, alongside publisher Focus Interactive, has revealed what will be included in the game’s first major update. Notably, the upcoming update is intended to resolve crashing and server issues and adjust optimization and performance. This update is expected to drop sometime this week, followingSpace Marine 2’s launch this September.
Space Marine 2acts as the sequel to 2011’s originalWarhammer 40K: Space Marine, an action-packed hack-and-slash adventure set in the ever-expanding world ofWarhammer 40K. Despite only being available for a few days,Space Marine 2has managed to make a splashfor both console and PC users, with the game quickly rising to the top of Steam’s “Top Sellers” list.Space Marine 2takes players into a new story set many years after the events of the first game, once again tasking them with eliminating a near-endless amount of Tyranids and other intimidating enemies.Space Marine 2has received praise for its combat, gameplay, and art style, though there’s plenty more in store, with the game’s first major update releasing very soon.
WhileSpace Marine 2officially launched on September 9, players who pre-ordered the Gold or Ultra Editions of the game were granted early access.SinceSpace Marine 2’s early launch, players have noticed numerous issues and glitches, with one in particular making co-op play incredibly difficult. Saber Interactive recently detailed a new update that seeks to resolve these core issues, revealing several changes are on the way forSpace Marine 2. Included in the game’s upcoming update are multiple crash fixes and server improvements.Space Marine 2players have reported significant server and matchmaking issues as well.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Fixing Multiple Issues in First Big Update
Other issues involve progression, with some bugs causing players to lose out on rewards. Players have also encountered CPU overheating issues while playing, which is another target ofSpace Marine 2’s upcoming update. While an exact release date was not given, the game’s first big update is expected to arrive sometime this week, meaning players currently enjoying hacking and slashing their way throughSpace Marine 2’s swarms of enemieswon’t have to wait long for improvements.
As stated earlier,Space Marine 2has plenty more in store, with the game launching with an extensive roadmap that lays out future expansions and content. Much like its peers,Space Marine 2will feature seasonal content updates, with the first season beginning the same day as the game’s release date.Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2’s second season will begin in October and last through the end of the year, bringing with it several new items and features like a new enemy type, more difficulty settings, and a brand-new Operations map.
