Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Purgation update and new features
Intelligence Summary
- Discover the new features in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Purgation update, including new missions and gameplay improvements.
Introduction
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has launched its Purgation Update, arriving alongside the Warhammer Skulls showcase. Patch 13 is now available on all platforms and adds a range of new features and gameplay improvements.
New features in the Purgation Update
The Purgation Update introduces several new elements that deepen the gameplay experience. The main additions include:
- New Operation: In the Purgation operation, Combat Squad Veridian must reclaim a Mechanicus facility in the Kadaku swamps.
- Battle Simulator: A new customizable arena where players can practice against different enemies, try out their weapons and gear, and test various loadouts.
- Perk Swapping: Players can now swap perks during a session alongside their weapons.
- Wargear 2.0: Expanded customization options have been added, allowing each class to equip multiple pieces of wargear at once, such as capes and sensor antennas.
Patch 13 improvements
Patch 13 also brings improvements to existing gameplay. Key changes include:
- PvE Weapons: Damage from non-headshot attacks for bolter weapons has been increased by around 30%, reducing the time needed to take down enemies.
- Iron Hands Chapter Pack: This pack is free for all owners of Season Pass 2 and includes unique skins and four mechanical armor pieces in honor of the 10th Legion.
- New Weapons: A new secondary weapon option has been added, the Bolt Carbine Sidearm, available to both the Assault and Bulwark classes.
Siege Mode updates
The Purgation Update also includes a major update for Siege Mode:
- Siege 2.0: This update introduces new items in the Siege shop, fresh bosses, and additional objectives. The overall difficulty has been increased, with faster and more intense fights.
- New Side Objectives: Two new random side objectives have been added for more variety in gameplay.
Timeline
May 21, 2026: Launch of the Purgation Update, Patch 13 with a new PvE mission and expanded features.
2026: Introduction of the Iron Hands Chapter Pack, the last of the First Founding loyalist Chapters.
2026: Siege Mode improvements and adjustments as part of the Purgation Update.
The Purgation Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 delivers a wide range of new features and improvements that enrich the overall gameplay experience. Additions like the Iron Hands Chapter Pack and the new Purgation operation continue the game’s evolution, giving players more options and challenges in the Warhammer universe.
