The modding community for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has truly elevated the game since its blockbuster launch last year, and their latest achievement is nothing short of spectacular. Tom, known online as Warhammer Workshop and the mastermind behind the renowned Space Marine 2’s Astartes Overhaul mod, has unveiled a groundbreaking 12-player co-op mode this week. Footage of this new feature showcases players engaging in epic battles against a Tyranid Trygon Prime, reminiscent of an MMO boss encounter.
This development was unexpected, as the original game only supported up to three-player co-op. However, with the support and encouragement from developer Saber Interactive, the modding team has not only surpassed this limit but also set ambitious goals to enhance Space Marine 2 further.
"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 a testing phase, yet it performs remarkably well. The introduction of 12-player co-op significantly alters the game's PvE balance, designed for fewer players, leading to some exciting and chaotic gameplay against the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons.
With this new capability, modders are now developing additional content to fully utilize the 12-player co-op. Tom mentioned to IGN that the team is crafting various new modes including prop hunt, PvP within operations, expansive updates to the upcoming official horde mode, and most thrillingly, raid-style missions. These missions will feature formidable bosses and require intricate teamwork, introducing fresh mechanics to the game.
The Space Marine 2 modding scene has blossomed into a vibrant community, boasting around 20,000 members in its primary Discord server.
"As both a modder and a player, it’s hard not to be excited," Tom added. "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 a glimpse 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 more Operations maps and weapons on the way. Saber recently provided details on Patch 8, shared insights into horde mode mechanics, and unveiled the setting for the new map.
Space Marine 3 is also officially in the works, a natural progression given the success of Space Marine 2. This latest mod might hint at what we could see in the sequel, especially since "large-scale battles that are even more spectacular" were promised for Space Marine 3, suggesting an increase in co-op player count.
Until we learn more about Space Marine 3, the modding community will continue to innovate and keep the game fresh and engaging, with this 12-player co-op mod being a prime example of their dedication and creativity.
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