HIGHLIGHTS
- The first post-launch update of Space Marine 2 is scheduled to be live this week.
- Although the day-one patch has not been included, the first update is a part of a year long post-launch roadmap.
- The early patch will likely resolve crash, bug , server and CPU heating issues.
The highly awaited third-person shooter video game Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 launched on September 9.
Playable on Windows, Playstation, and Xbox series, Space Marine 2 takes gamers to the brutal space conflict of the 41st millennium.
The developers have laid out the year-long roadmap for the post-launch updates, with the early patch set to focus on the multiple crash fixes and performance issues. However, the developers have not detailed any possible day-one patch.
Space Marine 2 Day One Patch Exlusion And Post-Launch Roadmap Details
Although the early-access version received favorable reviews, the gamers faced numerous performance-related issues.
The numerous crash-related issues, match-making issues, and server issues in the early access had irked the gamers. Also, the bug relating to finding the server made co-op mode difficult to access.
Hence, Focus Interactive and Saber Interactive have announced the detailed early-patch notes for Space Marine 2.
Due this week, the patch will emphasize fixing issues ranging from crash fixes to render bugs improvements.
Gamers can expect the following improvements in the first update of Space Marine 2:
| Issue | Details |
|---|---|
| Crashes | Multiple crash fixes (start of the game, 1st cutscene crash, etc.) |
| CPU Overheat Issue | Improvement to CPU overheat issue |
| Server Improvements | General server improvements with added capacity |
| Render Bug Improvements | Resolving minor bugs in missions and campaigns |
Although few players expected these issues to be fixed on the day-one patch, the developers have vowed to solve the issues in the very first update of the game.
The players had encountered crashes in the various phases of the game, with some complaining about the loss of progressions and rewards.
Similarly, the server issues during the matchmaking made the co-op experience a terrible one for some players.
In addition to server improvements and crash fixes, the first patch will improve bug issues and CPU overheating issues.
Post-Launch Roadmap
Along with the first post-launch patch notes, the post-launch roadmap for Space Marine 2 has been revealed.
A year-long roadmap consists of four seasons, new modes, cosmetics, attributes, etc.
The gamers can expect the following from Space Marine 2:
| Season | Date | Free Content | Premium Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September, 2024 | – Ultrawide support – Private PVE lobbies – Battle Barge Sparring Arena | – Ultramarines Cosmetic Pack |
| 2 | Between October and end of 2024 | – New PVE missions – Lethal difficulty mode – Neo Volkite Pistol (weapon) – New enemy type | – Dark Angels Cosmetic Pack – Champion Pack – Cosmetic Pack – Weapon Skin Pack |
| 3 | Q1 in 2025 | -Battle Barge expansion – New PVE mission – New PVP game mode – PVE Prestige ranks – New PVP maps – New enemy type | – Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack – Champion Pack – Cosmetic Pack – Weapon Skin Pack |
| 4 | Q2 in 2025 | – Horde mode – New enemy type – New weapon | – Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack – Champion Pack – Cosmetic Pack – Weapon Skin Pack |
The first major update for the roadmap will likely be released after a couple of hotfixes.
