The modding community for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has truly outdone themselves since the game's record-breaking release last year. The latest achievement from the modders is nothing short of spectacular. Tom, known as Warhammer Workshop and the mastermind behind the acclaimed Astartes Overhaul mod, has unveiled a groundbreaking 12-player co-op feature this week. Gameplay footage showcases a thrilling battle against a Tyranid Trygon Prime, resembling the epic boss fights found in MMOs.
This is a monumental leap, considering the base game only supports up to three-player co-op. With the backing of developer Saber Interactive, the modding team has not only shattered this limit but is also ambitiously transforming *Space Marine 2* into an even more immersive experience.“Honestly, I’m just kind of in awe of Saber’s support for the modding community,” Tom shared with IGN. “None of us expected 12-player PvE sessions to be possible this soon — but somehow, here we are. Thanks to their generosity and trust, this huge leap forward is finally here, and it completely changes what we can do.”
It's important to note that the current mod is still in its testing phase, but it's functioning impressively. With 12 players tackling PvE content, the balance of Space Marine 2 is understandably disrupted, given the increased number of players facing off against the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons.
However, with the 12-player co-op now a reality, modders are eagerly expanding upon this feature. Tom revealed to IGN that the team is developing additional modes such as prop hunt, PvP within operations, substantial updates for the upcoming official horde mode, and most intriguingly, raid-style missions. These missions will feature formidable bosses and necessitate teamwork, along with introducing completely new mechanics.
The Space Marine 2 modding scene has blossomed into a vibrant community, with around 20,000 modders actively participating in the main Discord server.
“As both a modder and a player, it’s hard not to be excited,” Tom remarked. “Huge credit as always to the Saber team for not just making all this possible, but continuing to drop amazing content of their own too, without any of the usual predatory battle-pass nonsense we take for granted in modern titles.”
Could this 12-player Space Marine 2 mod give us an idea of what to expect from Space Marine 3? The future looks bright for Space Marine 2, with the much-anticipated horde mode on the horizon, a new class in development, and additional Operations maps and weapons. Saber Interactive has recently detailed Patch 8, confirmed some horde mode mechanics, and unveiled the setting for the map.
Space Marine 3 is also officially in development, which comes as no surprise given the success of Space Marine 2. The announcement for Space Marine 3 promised "large-scale battles that are even more spectacular," hinting at potentially increasing the co-op player count limit.
Until we get more details on Space Marine 3, the modding community will continue to keep Space Marine 2 fresh and exciting, as exemplified by this latest innovative mod.
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