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   Space Marine 2 Launches Anniversary Update II With Chaos Siege Mode

   Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 kicked off its third year of live-action content on October 1, 2026, by launching Anniversary Update II. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, the free release introduces a wave-based Chaos Siege mode where players can control Chaos Space Marines. The patch also brings a high-difficulty Crucible endgame system, fresh Heroic Weapons, armor sets, and a progression system alongside Season Pass 3.

   Why it matters

   The second anniversary update marks a shift in the game by allowing players to switch sides and fight as Heretic Astartes against Loyalists and Xenos. Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive timed the release to coincide with the start of the title's third year of content. A subsequent hotfix, version 15.1, followed shortly after to implement weapon buffs and balance adjustments.

   What is confirmed

   • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launched its second anniversary update on October 1, 2026.
   • The free update introduces a wave-based Siege mode that lets players control Chaos Space Marines.
   • Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are the publishers and developers behind the game.
   • Hotfix 15.1 brought 100 percent damage buffs to Thunder Hammers and adjusted Melta Rifle range and ammo capacity.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The game director teased potential crossplay text chat and additional customisation features while ending future voice packs.

   What to watch next

   • Further patch deployments and hotfixes addressing Crucible or Chaos Siege mode bugs
   • Future content rollouts tied to Season Pass 3
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