Space Marine 2 is all about fighting through the hordes of Chaos and Tyranids. It’s over-the-top action in the best way possible, and your weapons matter as much as your team. Sometimes, though, a change-up in your loadout keeps things fresh. It also allows you to try out new playstyles. Whether it’s melee foes up close or using a sniper from far away. With Space Marine 2 getting its latest update, “Purgation,” some new weapons are hitting the forces of the Imperium. As a bonus, players don’t even need to purchase any DLC to enjoy the new toys. So if you are curious what they are, we break them down for you. That way, when you head to the Armory, you’ll know what to look out for.
All New Weapons in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Both the Bolt Carbine One-Handed and Pyreblaster Canister are new additions for players to enjoy. Furthermore, they are part of the loadouts for the Assault and Bulwark classes. Giving players a new secondary weapon to have on hand, plus new PvE equipment. The latter is an incendiary grenade that players shoot to detonate. Additionally, fans of Heroic Weapons are in luck. Three more have been added to preexisting weapons within the game. So not only do you get to enjoy some new weapons, but you can work to show off your hard work on Accolades for some more. The following are the stats for the new secondary:
- Firepower: 2+
- Accuracy: 2
- Rate of Fire: 8+
- Reloading Speed: 8+
- Piercing: 1
- Range: 3
- Magazine Capacity: 20
- Ammo Reserve: 120
- Headshot Multiplier: x1
The One-Handed Bolt Carbine has a bit of a recoil problem. And taking the one-handed part into account, it’s worse. But it packs a heck of a punch for a secondary. And with those stats just being at its base level, it’s got plenty of room for improvement. It also sports a solid ammo reserve right off the bat. But the big winner from it is the Gunstrike animation the weapon offers. Something that is one of the most satisfying to date.
All New Heroic Weapons
Players can earn Heroic versions of the Chainsword, Plasma Pistol, and the Power Axe. Each one of them can be purchased with the Accolades currency in Refinement and Redemption. More specifically, these are the new versions of each weapon and their costs:
- Encarmine (Power Axe) – 300
- Relic Battle-Worn (Plasma Pistol) – 300
- White Scars (Chainsword) – 300
The best way of getting the Accolades is by completing Stratgems, whether it’s dailies or weeklies. However, there is a limit to how much you earn at a time. So be wary of which one you want first. Out of the three, it depends on whether you want to fire from a moderate distance. Or if you’d rather melee. The Chainsword, however, is a trusty pick, and its fast melee speed can be key if you run out of ammo.
Space Marine 2 shows no signs of slowing down in content. With weapons being a big focus, players have an even bigger armory to dig through. If you need a new secondary weapon or equipment, these additions are perfect. Plus, you’ll give more reasons for the foes of the Imperium to fear you. Although the game has been out for a while, many players may be curious about grabbing the game. If you want to know our thoughts, be sure to check out our Space Marine 2 review.
