Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Reverts Controversial Updates After Fan Backlash

Saber Interactive addresses player concerns by rolling back difficulty changes and announcing public test servers for early 2025.

Patch 4.1 for Space Marine 2 reverses unpopular changes from the recent 4.0 update, which had increased game difficulty across all levels.
Developers acknowledged the negative impact on the game's 'power fantasy' and have reduced enemy spawn rates on lower difficulties.
The update also includes buffs to iconic Bolter weapons, addressing long-standing player feedback about their performance.
The 'tight formation' mechanic, which restricted player movement in co-op mode, has been removed following community criticism.
Public test servers are planned for early 2025 to involve players in future balancing updates before they go live.