Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has just hit its one-year mark, and the developers are celebrating in style.
The free Anniversary Update is live across all platforms, bringing new content, modes, weapons, enemies, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. Whether you are a veteran of the previous Space Marine campaigns or a newcomer eager to dive in, there is something here to spice up every battlefield. The update is packed with options for both solo players and those seeking PvP action. It also lays the groundwork for future Seasons, keeping the action fresh and unpredictable.
New Missions and Game Modes
The update introduces the Vortex Operation, where players face off against the terrifying Mutalith Vortex Beast as a boss. This mission is designed to test your teamwork and tactical thinking, rewarding careful planning and aggressive action alike.
PvP players get the new Bridge arena on Avarax, perfect for tense, fast-paced battles. Meanwhile, a new PvE mode adds daily and weekly gameplay modifiers, ensuring that even repeat runs feel fresh and challenging. For those who want a chaotic twist, Helbrute Onslaught lets players take control of a Helbrute in PvP matches, flipping the script on traditional fights and adding a layer of monstrous mayhem.
Weapons, Enemies, and Skins
Combat gets even deadlier with three new weapons: the pyreblaster, pyrecannon, and power axe. Fans of weapon variants will also appreciate additions like the xenophase blade, combi-melta, and double-edged chainsword, giving players more ways to customize their loadouts.
The Chaos army gets a boost with the new Majoris enemy, the Chaos Spawn, which comes in three unique variants, adding unpredictability to battles. Cosmetic options are expanded as well, with six unlockable Chaos Champion skins in Eternal War mode and a new system that allows Champion skins to be used as individual cosmetics on any playable class, giving more flexibility than ever before.
DLCs, Season Pass, and Anniversary Editions
The Anniversary Update also rolls out the second Season Pass along with its first two DLCs. The Black Templars Champion Pack adds a new Bulwark Champion skin and a power sword variant, while the Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack includes over 40 new cosmetics and heraldry options celebrating the Imperial Fists and seven successor Chapters.
Players can grab the game at up to 50 percent off during Focus Publisher Weekend or choose the brand-new 2-Year Anniversary Edition, which includes the base game and both Season Passes. For those who already own the original Gold Edition, now rebranded as the 1-Year Anniversary Edition, content remains the same. Additionally, the Ultramarines Champion Pack is now available separately, adding a unique Heavy Champion skin and a Heavy Bolter skin to honor the Indomitus Crusade.
Final Thoughts
The Space Marine 2 Anniversary Update is a massive boost for players, offering new challenges, cosmetic options, and ways to experience the iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe. From the terrifying Mutalith Vortex Beast to Helbrute mayhem in PvP, there is no shortage of action-packed content. Weapons, enemies, and customization options make each playthrough feel unique, while the new Season Passes and DLCs give long-term fans plenty of reason to keep coming back. With discounts and anniversary editions available, there has never been a better time to jump into the battle for the Imperium.
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