Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 just dropped its Update 1.006, and it’s packed with new stuff to keep players hooked well into 2025. The update adds a brand-new PvP map called “TOMB”—a creepy underground arena on Demerium with tight corridors and sneaky ambush spots that’ll force you into close, chaotic fights. For PvE fans, there’s a nasty new Tyranid enemy, the Biovore, which launches spore mines you’ll need to dodge or blow up before they swarm you.
But this update isn’t just about throwing new enemies and maps at you. The devs are clearly focused on keeping the community around for the long haul. You’ll find fresh cosmetics like the Salamanders Champion armor for Snipers and Raven Guard gear, including the slick MK VI “Corvus” helmet and matching trinkets. There’s also the Datavault system, which lets you unlock lore and rewards as you play. Other big changes include a perks overhaul, a PC FOV slider (finally!), the ability to share skins between PvE and PvP modes, and a toggle for PvP crossplay. All these tweaks show the team’s serious about supporting the game with regular, polished updates.
Patch Notes for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Update 1.006:
- New PvP Map – TOMB:
- Set beneath the surface of Demerium in a Necron tomb.
- Features a closed environment with many narrow passages and blind spots to encourage intense, close-quarters battles.
- Includes a wider area for players to switch up their combat style.
- New Enemy – Biovore:
- Introduced in PvE maps featuring Tyranids.
- Acts as an Extremis enemy, challenging players in both ranged and melee combat.
- Shoots Spore Mines that must be dodged and destroyed before impact.
- Salamanders Champion:
- Now available for the Sniper class.
- Comes with exclusive skins for both the Champion and the Bolt Sniper Rifle, featuring iconic green paint and flame details.
- Raven Guard Cosmetics:
- New season pass cosmetics, including the MK VI “Corvus” helmet (available with or without the Raven Guard emblem) and additional Raven Guard trinkets.
- Datavault System:
- A new area within the Battle Barge where players can unlock research and cosmetic rewards.
- Unlocks are tied to a special currency earned through in-game achievements (“Ordeals”) in Campaign, PvE, and PvP modes.
- Examples of Ordeals include completing Operations on Average Threat Level, using Spore Mines to defeat Tyranids, and more.
- Perks Rework:
- Enhancements and adjustments have been made to the perks system to improve gameplay satisfaction.
- More changes are planned, with ongoing feedback encouraged from the community.
- FOV Slider for PC:
- A new adjustable FOV slider has been implemented with settings for 21:9, 16:9, and 32:9 screens.
- Offers a range from 1 (minimum) to 1.45 (maximum) to suit various display setups.
- Additional Updates:
- New finisher animations for Zoanthropes, Scarab Occult Terminators, and Rubric Marines.
- Functionality to upgrade Master-Crafted and Artificer Armoury Data to Relic by trading them, plus the option to sell Armoury Data for Requisition Points.
- Introduction of a new difficulty mode offering cosmetic rewards (bloodstained Knife Combat and a new pauldron) for those completing Operations in Lethal Difficulty.
- A new feature allowing players to share skins between PvE and PvP modes, including pattern sharing between classes.
- PvP Crossplay Toggle: Console players can now choose to be matched with either PC or Console players.
- New emotes have been added to enhance in-game communication and camaraderie.
Space Marine 2 throws you into the boots of an unstoppable Space Marine, battling endless hordes of enemies in the grim, war-torn future of Warhammer 40K. Since its launch four months ago, the game’s been growing steadily with updates every two months, adding new content, fixes, and fan-requested features.
