FTS: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s “Purgation" Update Out Now (PC, PS5, XSX)

 

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Shadow Drops New “Purgation" Update in Time for Today’s Warhammer Skulls Festival

Patch 13 introduces a new PvE mission, major Siege Mode update, and whole-new set of weapon and armor cosmetics, available today

Dive in with Space Marine 2's new limited-time free trial on PC and PlayStation!

PARIS – May 21, 2026 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are excited to announce the release of the new “Purgation" Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 during today’s Warhammer Skulls Festival. Available today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this update brings a host of both free and paid content, including the long-awaited Iron Hands Chapter Pack.

A new Operation and the most significant Siege Mode update so far

Today’s Space Marine 2 update comes with free content for everyone, featuring a new PvE Operation in the heart of the Kadaku swamps and a major revamp of Siege Mode progression mechanics, in addition to the Hive Tyrant and Mutalith Vortex Beast joining the game mode. All players will also receive new Heroic weapons and armor pieces, a new Practice Arena in the Battle-Barge, and a new secondary weapon, the Bolt Carbine Sidearm! It doesn’t stop there – all details may be found in the latest patch notes, available here.

Rise above the concerns of the flesh – the Iron Hands Chapter Pack is here

The Purgation Update also comes with the Iron Hands Chapter Pack, the last of the First Founding Loyalist Chapters to receive a DLC. Available for free to all Season Pass 2 owners, the pack contains a Techmarine Champion skin, exclusive Omnissian Axe skin, and four unique, mechanical armor pieces honoring the warriors of the 10th Legion.

Kill the Heretics and purge the Xenos during Space Marine 2’s free trial

Experience the epic bloodfest that is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with the game's new free trial on Steam and PlayStation 5, going on today until May 26. Play the first pair of missions from the Campaign, three Operations (Inferno, Decapitation and Vortex), plus all of the PvP game modes in the free trial now!

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and its assorted Season Passes and DLC are also on sale with big savings for a limited time across all platforms.

Heed the call of battle once again with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Purgation Update, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback, and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform.

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Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Year 2 Update: New Techmarine Class, Game Modes, Cosmetics & Season Pass II

 
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Unveils Year 2 Roadmap & September 4 Anniversary Update

A Galactic Milestone Worth Celebrating

 A Galactic Milestone Worth Celebrating 

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are charging into Year 2 of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with a thunderous Anniversary Update dropping September 4, 2025. This blockbuster third-person action shooter, beloved for its visceral combat and faithful Warhammer universe immersion, is showing no signs of slowing down. With millions of copies sold and a thriving player base, Space Marine 2 continues to prove that when developers support a game with meaningful content—and the community rallies behind it—greatness endures.

 Year 2 Content Roadmap: Free Updates That Keep the Fight Fresh 

The Anniversary Update marks the beginning of a new era for Space Marine 2, delivering the biggest patch yet and setting the stage for six major updates through 2025 and 2026. Here’s what players can expect:

• Four new Operations and a new Siege map

• Two new Eternal War arenas

• New Stratagems (PvE) and Helbrute Onslaught (PvP) game modes

• New playable class: The Techmarine

• New weapons and free unlockable weapon variants for existing weapons

• New enemies and bosses

• New Progression mechanics

This second year of content kicks off on September 4 with the release of Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update, its biggest patch to date!

 Season Pass II: Cosmetic Glory Across the Galaxy 

Alongside the free Anniversary Update, players can dive into Season Pass II, which launches with two DLCs:

• Black Templars Champion Pack: Includes a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and a Power Sword skin.

• Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack: Over 40 cosmetics celebrating seven Successor Chapters.

Throughout Year 2, Season Pass II will deliver nine DLCs featuring iconic Space Marine Chapters like the Blood Angels, Salamanders, Raptors, Iron Hands, and Carcharodons. Expect new Champion skins, armor pieces, and heraldry that let you fight in style.

In an industry where many titles fade after launch, Space Marine 2 stands as a shining example of what happens when developers listen, iterate, and invest in their communities. Free updates, meaningful DLC, and a commitment to quality have kept players engaged and rewarded. This kind of support not only boosts player retention but also builds trust and loyalty, especially when the game itself is a gem.

Whether you're a veteran Ultramarine or a newcomer to the grimdark future, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Anniversary Update is your call to arms. Available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XS, and PC, this update is packed with content that honors the game’s legacy and propels it into a bold new chapter.

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FTS: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Massive “Obelisk” Update Arrives Today (PC, PS5, XSX)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Biggest Update Yet – “Obelisk” – Lands Today, Featuring a New PvE Map, Chaos Enemy, Twitch Drops & More!

PARIS – Dec. 10, 2024 – Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have premiered a new trailer to celebrate the biggest content update yet for their blockbuster third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The “Obelisk” update delivers a new replayable map for the Operations (PvE) mode, a new Chaos enemy, a huge Dark Angels cosmetic pack for Season Pass owners, and a lot more, available today for all players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

A free new Operations map and a slew of cosmetics for Season Pass owners!

Today’s update takes players back to the burial world of Demerium with a new Operation titled “Obelisk,” available today to all Space Marine 2 players for free! In addition, players will now have to face the Tzaangor Enlightened and avoid its deadly, fast-paced attacks as it careens across the battlefield on its Disc of Tzeentch. Stay alert, as this new enemy will be found in every Operation (PvE) mission featuring the Thousand Sons from now on.

Season Pass owners also receive the Dark Angels Chapter Pack, which comes with a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class, three weapons skins for the Plasma Pistol, Auto Bolt Rifle and Power Sword, a new Storm Shield skin and over 40 unique cosmetics celebrating eight of the Dark Angels Successor Chapters.

PS5 Pro, FSR 3 and frame generation for DLSS are now available

On top of today’s gameplay additions, the “Obelisk” update comes with a number of tech improvements for console and PC players alike. PS5 Pro owners can now enjoy the grimdark atmosphere of the 41st millennium with increased maximum resolution at up to 60FPS in Performance Mode and 30 FPS in Quality Mode thanks to the PlayStation 5 Pro’s Spectral Super Resolution technology, allowing for upscaled 4K resolution. PC players can also now take full advantage of AMD’s FSR 3 and Nvidia’s DLSS3 with the addition of frame generation support.

Celebrate Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 episode with new Twitch Drops!

With Secret Level’s Warhammer 40,000 episode freshly released, players will be able to collect two unique cosmetics (a breastplate for the Bulwark class and an Iron Halo for the Heavy) starting today at noon ET / 9am PT by watching two hours of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 streams on Twitch before December 31.

Heed the call of battle once again with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s “Obelisk” update and Dark Angels Chapter Pack, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players can join the Space Marine 2 community, share feedback and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform.

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