Summary
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2has released a new update just two days after launch, and while it’s not a particularly large patch, it does fix some early problems that players have been having. The hotfix forWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2should address a variety of irritating bugs, including several that have resulted in crashes at specific times, especially early in the game.
The highly anticipated hack-and-slash shooter was officially launched on September 9. Featuring multiple co-op PvP and PvE modes of play,Space Marine 2became an instant hit on Steam, registering a quarter-million players in its first 24 hours and currently showing an 80% approval rate among fans on the platform.
The newest patch for the game, Hotfix 2.1, was released on September 11, and addresses crashes and a number of other bugs. The update eliminates some early game crashes that have been reported either at startup or during the opening cinematic cutscene, as well as several others that players have been experiencing. It also addresses somebugs inSpace Marine 2that have been preventing player progress in the game’s story mode.
While the patch may not be filled with Earth-shattering new content, the notes indicate that players will want to keep a lookout for a larger update later in September. Listed among theSpace Marine 2featuresthat Saber Interactive would like to see added to the game before the month’s end are ultrawide support, private PvE lobbies, and the addition of a new Sparring Arena in the Battle Barge, although the notes also leave the door open for other surprises.
Despite some early game crashes and softlocks, the game has been very well received among the community, already breakingWarhammer 40,000franchise records for its concurrent player count. AlthoughWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2suffered a review bombing campaignduring its early access period, largely due to the data collection policies listed in its end-user license agreement and its automatic installation of Epic Online Services, this hasn’t been able to cost the game its ‘Very Positive’ rating among Steam users.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
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Your Craft is Death.Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, the greatest of the Emperor’s warriors. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets with your deadly abilities and devastating weaponry. Uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night and prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity.Crush the Tyranid swarms. Defend humanity.Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. Play solo or with up to 2 friends in 3 player co-op.Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, from the creators of blockbuster co-op shooter World War Z.Defend the Imperium as your own Space Marine in an endlessly brutal and replayable PvE missions up to 3 players featuring 6 classes, unlocking new skills and cosmetics.Wage eternal war on your enemies in ferocious 6v6 PvP matches and bring glory to your faction!
