Saber Interactive, the developer of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, has released a hotfix that implements several critical bug fixes and balance adjustments following the major 10.0 patch.
The update includes a buff for the popular new Power Axe, increases the Accolade rewards for daily Stratagems, and resolves a widely-reported bug that had captured the community's attention and even inspired a series of memes.
Here is the specific fix:
Fixed an issue where the Trygon Prime would leave the boss arena to attack Cadians in Stratagem mode.
Stratagem mode, a new PvE experience introduced in version 10.0, features daily and weekly rotating Battlefield Conditions that create unique operational challenges. These modifiers, designed to either aid or complicate your mission, include 'Cadia Stands,' which spawns Imperial Guard soldiers on certain levels.
Players have embraced the addition of Guardsmen in Stratagem mode. Their presence not only enhances the epic scale of the battles but also pays homage to the iconic Cadian Shock Troops, arguably the most recognizable human military force in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Cadia was the stage for one of the most pivotal events in Warhammer 40,000 lore, birthing the famous 'Cadia Stands' battle cry. The planet was destroyed when Abaddon the Despoiler crashed a Blackstone Fortress into it during his 13th Black Crusade. This cataclysmic event shattered the world and caused the Eye of Terror to expand into the Great Rift, effectively splitting the Imperium. The destruction of Cadia's ancient Necron pylons, which had previously contained the Eye of Terror, unleashed raw warp energy into realspace, dooming the planet and reshaping the galactic landscape. The narrative of Warhammer 40,000 has since revolved around the aftermath of this disaster.
Given this history, Warhammer 40,000 fans have a special appreciation for the tenacious Cadian soldier, especially when fighting alongside them as a Space Marine. Consequently, when the 10.0 patch introduced an amusing bug where a Cadian trooper could sometimes distract the monstrous Trygon Prime—one of the game's toughest Tyranid foes—to an obsessive degree, the Space Marine 2 community was thoroughly entertained.
Numerous clips showcased how Cadians could lead a Trygon Prime to its demise simply by drawing its aggro, sometimes even causing it to fall to its death, as seen in the example below. The spirit of Cadia endures!
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Alas, this is no longer possible. From now on, Space Marines must confront the Trygon Prime directly, with the Cadians returning to their traditional supporting role.
"The sheer audacity of those guardsmen exerted a gravitational pull on that nasty worm," commented Reddit user Suter_Templar in response to the patch. "I love watching them take on incomprehensible monsters as if it were nothing. Honestly, they should be a permanent fixture in operations."
The full patch notes, as listed on publisher Focus Entertainment's website, are provided below.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Hotfix 10.1 Patch Notes:
Melee (PvE only)
Power Axe:
The positions of the Slash Momentum and Discharge perks have been swapped.Whirlwind attacks now have a wider area of effect and their damage has been increased by 50%.Power Step attack damage has been increased by 66%.The Slash Momentum perk description now displays the correct values.
Combat Knife:
The Heroic Combat Knife variant, "Power Gladius," now has its perfect dodge bonus damage increased to 120%.
Please note the description is still incorrect; the bonus damage applies to all attacks, not just light attacks.
Bulwark:
Shield Rush attack can no longer permanently stun-lock Terminus enemies.
Stratagems
Increased Accolade rewards for daily Normal and Hard Stratagems to 10 and 15, respectively.The Health Point penalty from the Suboptimal State Battlefield Condition has been reduced from 75% to 66%.
Multi-Melta:
The firing interval is now correctly enforced when transitioning to a standing position. Additionally, the hip-fire rate of fire has been increased from 35 to 50 rounds per minute.
CUSTOMISATION
Numerous minor customisation fixes.The Mark VIII Errant Helmet without decorations is now available for purchase. (The Mark VII variant without decorations will also be made available at a later date).Ultramarines Champion Armour Parts are now correctly locked behind the Ultramarines Champion Pack DLC.
LEVELS
Operation Vortex:Armoury Data is now correctly rewarded for defeating the Vortex Beast.
GENERAL FIXES
Fixed a bug causing the Trygon Prime to leave the boss arena to attack Cadians in Stratagem mode.Fixed an issue with the Emperor's Vengeance perk (Tactical) not restoring Melta Charges for the Heroic Bolt Rifle variant (Combi-Melta).Fixed: Stratagems not functioning while offline.Resolved a rare issue in the Helbrute Onslaught game mode that caused a black screen after selecting a class. Minor localization fixes.Various minor bug fixes.
TECH
Crash fixes and general stability improvements.
KNOWN ISSUES
More than 4 Battlefield Conditions can currently be active in a single Stratagem mission, though the selection menu only displays 4 of them. This will be fixed and limited to 4 in a future hotfix.
Last month, Focus Entertainment revealed the roadmap for Space Marine 2's second year of DLC, confirming updates from version 10 through to 15, which will extend through the end of the second quarter of next year (June 2026). The planned content includes a new Battle Barge expansion and a Siege map arriving in Q2 2026.
Throughout the year, the Season Pass II will provide players with nine new DLCs, including new Champion skins, armour pieces, and heraldry markings. While established Chapters like the Blood Angels and Salamanders will receive new cosmetics, fan-favorite Chapters such as the Raptors, Iron Hands, and Carcharodons will also get their time in the spotlight.
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