Space Marine 2 Patch Restores Gameplay Elements

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is addressing player concerns with hotfix 4.1, reversing nerfs implemented in the previous patch. The developers, Saber Interactive, have also announced plans for public test servers in early 2025.

Space Marine 2's Controversial Nerfs Lead to Patch 4.1 and Public Test Server Announcement

Nerfs Reverted, Starting October 24

Following significant negative player feedback regarding Patch 4.0's nerfs, Saber Interactive is taking action. Patch 4.1, released October 24th, reverses the most impactful balance changes. Game director Dmitriy Grigorenko stated that player feedback prompted the reversal, and the introduction of public test servers, planned for early 2025, aims to prevent similar issues in the future.

The negative reaction to Patch 4.0 included negative Steam reviews. Saber Interactive explained that the initial intention of Patch 4.0 was to increase enemy numbers, not their health, to address complaints about the game's ease, even on the highest difficulty. However, this change negatively affected lower difficulty levels.

Patch 4.1's changes include:

• Enemy Spawns: Reverting Extremis enemy spawn rates on Minimal, Average, and Substantial difficulties to pre-Patch 4.0 levels; significantly reduced on Ruthless difficulty.

• Player Armor: A 10% increase to player armor on Ruthless difficulty.

• Bot Buffs: Bots will now deal 30% more damage to bosses.

• Bolt Weapon Buffs: Significant damage increases across the entire Bolt weapon family. Specific increases are detailed below:

  • Auto Bolt Rifle: +20%
  • Bolt Rifle: +10%
  • Heavy Bolt Rifle: +15%
  • Stalker Bolt Rifle: +10%
  • Marksman Bolt Carbine: +10%
  • Instigator Bolt Carbine: +10%
  • Bolt Sniper Rifle: +12.5%
  • Bolt Carbine: +15%
  • Occulus Bolt Carbine: +15%
  • Heavy Bolter: +5% (x2)

Saber Interactive will continue monitoring player feedback post-Patch 4.1 to ensure the game's difficulty remains appropriately challenging.