Space Marine 2 Hotfix Version 12.2 Applies Perk Changes via Update 1.012.002
Saber Interactive released a new hotfix for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and while it doesn’t bring any new content, it does apply balance changes to perks and more.
Console gamers will see this download appear as Space Marine 2 update 1.012.002, and once this patch is applied, players will see the game version changed to 12.2 on the start screen for all platforms.
For the complete patch notes, read on.
Space Marine 2 Perk Adjustments Applied via Patch 12..2/1.012.002
GAMEPLAY AND BALANCING TWEAKS
Perks
Vanguard
- Moving Target: Increased ability restoration from 5 to 10%.
- Retribution: Melee Damage is increased from 25 to 30%.
Sniper
- Base ability cooldown reduced from 125 seconds to 90.
Bolt Pistol – Heroic version
- Increase gun strike damage by 13%.
GENERAL FIXES
- – Fixed a bug with Techmarine’s “Counteroffensive Protocols” perk not correctly working with “Lethal Perimeter” perk.
- – Fixed a bug with the Heavy Bolt Rifle perk “Able Reload” not activating with the Techmarine’s ability.
- – Fixed a bug with Omnissian Axe “Static Charge” perk reducing damage instead of increasing it.
- – Fixed a visual issue where a blur effect would remain indefinitely when using healing injector.
- – Fixed a bug with the cooldown of Techmarine’s “Decapitating Stratagem” perk not working properly.
- – Fixed a bug making impossible to equip the Ultramarines DLC weapon skin on Heroic Heavy Bolter.
- – Removed the Vox filter in VO Selector’s preview.
- – Fixed an issue causing low FPS and 100% CPU usage on Steamdeck.
- – Minor fixes of some Battlefield Conditions
- – Minor localisation fixes.
- – Minor UI fixes.
That’s it for this title update and once a new one is out, expect it here on MP1st.
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