# Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 The 10.0 - Anniversary Update is OUT

- Product: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-2)
- Vendor: Saber Interactive
- Date: 2025-09-04
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2183900/view/703243704492622472
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-2/releases/2025-09-04-the-10.0-anniversary-update-is-out

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- **added** — Add new Vortex Operation featuring the Mutalith Vortex Beast boss
- **added** — Add new PvP arena Bridge set on Avarax
- **added** — Add new PvE game mode Stratagems with daily and weekly gameplay modifiers
- **added** — Add new Helbrute Onslaught PvP game mode with playable Helbrute
- **added** — Add three new weapons: Pyreblaster, Pyrecannon, and Power Axe
- **added** — Add new weapon variants including Xenophase Blade, Combi Melta, and double-edged Chainsword
- **added** — Add new Majoris enemy Chaos Spawn in three unique variants
- **added** — Add six unique Chaos Champion skins unlockable in Eternal War mode
- **added** — Add Black Templars Champion Pack DLC with new Champion skin for Bulwark class and Power Sword skin
- **added** — Add Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack DLC with over 40 new cosmetics and heraldry markings for 7 Successor Chapters
- **added** — Add 2-Year Anniversary Edition containing base game and both Season Passes
- **added** — Add ability to purchase Ultramarines Champion Pack separately
- **changed** — Allow Champion skins to be used as multiple individual cosmetics with any playable class
- **changed** — Rename Gold Edition to 1-Year Anniversary Edition

##### **Hi Space Marines! **

Today’s [Anniversary Update](https://community.focus-entmt.com/focus-entertainment/space-marine-2?utm_campaign=SM2_P10&utm_medium=post&utm_source=Steam#buy) brings two new game modes, new maps for the Operations and Eternal War modes, weapons, enemies and more! The kick-off of Year 2 also marks the release of the game’s Season Pass II, promising new Chapter-inspired cosmetics.

**Check out our Anniversary Update Trailer!**

##### **A Battle-Barge-sized shipment of Free Content 🆓**

Space Marine 2 celebrates the one-year anniversary of its release with more free content than ever in a single update, covering every possible aspect of the game. New game modes, new missions, maps, enemies, weapons, and more quality-of-life improvements than there are Xenos in the universe.

Check out the details below, and make sure to read our [Anniversary Update patch notes](https://community.focus-entmt.com/focus-entertainment/space-marine-2/blogs/260-patch-notes-10-0) for more information.

The Anniversary Update brings:

- the new “Vortex” Operation, featuring a fearsome new boss, the Mutalith Vortex Beast

- a new PvP arena, “Bridge”, set on Avarax

- a new PvE game mode called “Stratagems”, introducing daily and weekly gameplay modifiers

- a new “Helbrute Onslaught” game mode for PvP, with a playable Helbrute!

- 3 new weapons - Pyreblaster, Pyrecannon & Power Axe - and several new weapon variants, like the Xenophase Blade, Combi Melta or double-edged Chainsword

- a new Majoris enemy: the Chaos Spawn, coming in three unique variants

- a set of six unique Chaos Champion skins, unlockable in Eternal War mode

- tons of quality-of-life and customisation improvements, like the ability to use Champion skins as multiple, individual cosmetics with any of the game’s playable classes.

##### **The Black Templars and Imperial Fists get new DLCs ⚫**

##### **Sons of Rogal Dorn rejoice!**

Today’s Update also comes with the release of the second Season Pass and its first two DLCs: the **Black Templars Champion Pack** and **Imperial Fists Cosmetic Pack**. The former includes a new Champion skin for the Bulwark class and Power Sword skin, while the latter adds over 40 new cosmetics and heraldry markings celebrating 7 of the Imperial Fists’ Successor Chapters.

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##### **Get a discount with the new Editions and best deals to date 💸**

Take advantage of the Focus Publisher Sale to grab the game at up to **50%** off on all platforms or choose the brand new 2-Year Anniversary Edition to receive the base game and both its Season Passes.

The **Gold Edition has been renamed 1-Year Anniversary Edition** and its content remains the same, granting **base game and Season Pass 1**. Finally, players can now acquire the Ultramarines Champion Pack separately, granting a salient Champion skin for the Heavy class and a unique Heavy Bolter skin celebrating the Imperium’s Indomitus Crusade.

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- **And here's your discount code: **W40KSPCEMRNE2

_Discount code timing: Today to September 30th at midnight (PST)_

_Heed the call of battle once again on September 4th with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s “Anniversary” update, available for free on PC, and receive a ton of new customisation options with the Season Pass II. _[Join the Space Marine 2 community](https://discord.gg/c6s7UmfQ)_, share feedback, and get exclusive rewards on our new Focus Together platform. _

##### **The Emperor Provide.**