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What did the Space Marine 2 quick fix change?
Focus Entertainment announced Hotfix 2.1 on September 11, 2024, saying it had been pushed to PC and consoles. Its fixes targeted stability and progression problems rather than introducing the larger features previewed for later in the month.
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- Addressed rare possible crashes at game startup.
- Addressed a rare possible crash during the first cutscene, along with several other rare crashes.
- Fixed several rare story-mode bugs that could cause soft locks.
- On PC only, optimized CPU behavior on high-end CPUs.
The CPU item was explicitly marked PC-only in the Hotfix 2.1 announcement. It should not be read as a general performance fix across consoles or all PC hardware.
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In the same September 11 announcement, Focus Entertainment described Hotfix 2.1 as the “first quick fix” and said, “On top of that first quick fix, we’re preparing a bigger patch for later in September.” That follow-up was a separate planned update, not part of Hotfix 2.1. The publisher previewed three headline additions: ultrawide support, private PvE lobbies, and a Sparring Arena in the Battle Barge.
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- Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or co-op modes.
- Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. Play solo or with up to 2 friends in 3 player co-op.
- Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, from the creators of blockbuster co-op shooter World War Z.
- Standard edition includes: Base game, Macragge’s Chosen DLC, with 3 unique cosmetics for your Bolt Rifle, Chainsword & Power Armour
What arrived in Patch 3.0?
Focus Entertainment’s Patch 3.0 notes, dated September 26, 2024, confirmed the update was live and listed all three previewed features.
Ultrawide support on PC
Patch 3.0 added ultrawide support for PC. The notes specify PC, so this addition should not be assumed to apply to console versions.
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- Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Titus in a spectacular new campaign. Play solo or with up to 2 friends in 3 player co-op.
- Enjoy intense, gory and fast-paced third-person action with hundreds of enemies on screen, from the creators of blockbuster co-op shooter World War Z.
- Defend the Imperium as your own Space Marine in an endlessly brutal and replayable PvE missions up to 3 players featuring 6 classes, unlocking new skills and cosmetics.
- Wage eternal war on your enemies in ferocious 6v6 PvP matches and bring glory to your faction!
- The Ultima Limited Edition contains: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, SteelBook case with exclusive artwork, Season Pass 1, Season Pass 2, Macragge's Chosen DLC
Private mode for Operations
Players can run Operations alone with bots or with one friend, without random matchmaking during the mission. The feature is described as private mode for Operations, rather than a private lobby for every PvE activity.
Hub Sparring Arena
The update added a Sparring Arena to the Hub, accessible from the Launch Bay while in Operations or Eternal War. It gives players a place to spar without leaving those modes for the Hub.
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- Brand new. UK Import PAL version. Game in English. UK PSN account may be required for any online features.
Patch 3.0 also included other changes
The September 26 notes list additional updates beyond the three headline features, including the ability to reset custom color presets, gameplay and balance adjustments, campaign bot changes, Operations enemy and parry adjustments, and PvP changes. The official notes provide the full change list; these additions were separate from the fixes in Hotfix 2.1.
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- Includes 2 multipart plastic Space Marines Intercessor miniatures with distinct poses. Also includes a Starter paint brush
- Paints include – - 1 Abaddon Black (Base) – 1 Macragge Blue (Base) – 1 Mournfang Brown (Base) – 1 Leadbelcher (Base) – 1 Retributor Armour (Base) – 1 Corax White (Base)
- These miniatures are unpainted and need to be assembled. We recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.
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