Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 keeps on growing, despite the fact that its developers, Saber Interactive, are already actively working on its sequel, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3. It is absolutely keeping its word that Space Marine 2 won't be abandoned with the enormous Trygon update. This is the game's seventh major update and marks a significant milestone as it not only adds the expected new content but also revamps a lot of key features that have been bugging players for some time.

Space Marine 2's frequent updates have helped keep the game alive for quite some time, perhaps considerably more than many first anticipated before its release. It has ostensibly gone down the live service route through the addition of new PvE missions, cosmetics, and fundamental gameplay changes to keep players working towards something. The Trygon update encapsulates that perhaps better than any other update, as it gives Space Marine 2 a lot more longevity and some much-needed quality-of-life updates.

Space Marine 2's Trygon Update Adds A New PvE Mission & Boss

The New Operation Exfiltration Sees Players Fight The Tyranid Trygon

The biggest new addition to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in the Trygon update is the new PvE Operation mission, Exfiltration. This follows on from some of Space Marine 2's best Operations and sees players head to Avarax, a Hive City overrun by Tyranids and the update's titular boss, the terrifying and tricky Trygon. This will prove to be a challenge for even experienced players as it darts around the battlefield, tunneling beneath them before bursting out and dealing huge amounts of damage to the unsuspecting Astartes.

Space Marine 2's Exfiltration Operation will test players' mettle, requiring them to bring the very best tools for the job. Fortunately, the Trygon update is adding a number of new weapons to every class in the PvE mode, expanding their arsenals even more to allow for more varied gameplay. This will help greatly in the task of taking out the Trygon as you attempt to exfiltrate a Tech-Priest. With more set pieces, explosive action, and a dynamic setting, the Exfiltration Operation will likely prove to be one of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's best.

This could be Space Marine 2's last new Operation for a while, as none have been announced beyond this one. However, fans have the Horde Mode to look forward to, as well as a slew of sweeping changes to the game's PvP mode. While the Trygon update has added some key PvP improvements, 2025 will see Space Marine 2 get new PvP modes and maps. Of course, for those who don't enjoy the PvP side of things, the major QoL changes made in the Trygon update will still keep you busy.

Space Marine 2's Seventh Update Introduces Major QoL Improvements

Prestige Ranks, Custom PvP Lobbies & More

Beyond the expected new Operation, the Trygon update is adding a lot of impressive quality-of-life improvements that will not only vastly change how players approach the game but also ensure it will be sticking around for quite some time, even with Space Marine 3 looming on the horizon. Perhaps most importantly, the Trygon update finally adds Prestige Ranks to Space Marine 2. Once players reach level 25, they'll be able to unlock the first Prestige Rank and will even earn a little cosmetic to prove their worthiness.

From there, they'll need to reach level 25 again to unlock the next Prestige Ranks. The Trygon update is introducing four Prestige Ranks, with each one granting players a unique perk as well as increasing the amount of XP you'll earn by 10%. More will likely be added in the future once the majority of players have hit that top Prestige Rank, or it'll all be reset, allowing players to do it all over again. This will certainly keep players invested and wanting to replay the nine available Operations until more content is added in the game's next major update.

In addition to Prestige Ranks, the Trygon update is also fixing Space Marine 2's matchmaking problems by introducing two new forms of matchmaking. The first is a class-based matchmaking mode, which attempts to prevent multiple players from playing as the same class in the PvE mode. This will help improve balance on the whole and ensure that teams aren't dying unnecessarily due to bad team composition. There is also skill-based matchmaking for the PvP mode, Eternal War, which will help prevent newcomers from being dominated by experienced players.

Saber Interactive has also added one of Space Marine 2's most-requested features: private PvP lobbies.

Saber Interactive has also added one of Space Marine 2's most requested features: private PvP lobbies. This has been a long-awaited feature, as it was initially teased in the game's very first roap back in 2024. It will allow players to match in groups of up to 12 people, choose the map, mode, and more for a completely customizable experience. You'll also be able to tweak features like the score you need to reach or how long a match lasts, as well as add various damage modifiers to your liking.

Space Marine 2 Gets New Weapons & Cosmetics

A New Chapter DLC Is Here

Of course, alongside the free Trygon update, Saber Interactive is also adding more paid Space Marine 2 DLC. Players who have paid for the game's Season will unlock cosmetics for both the Space Wolves and Imperial Fists, frankly two of the coolest Space Marine factions available. The Vanguard Class Champion Skin for the Space Wolves is particularly impressive, as is their custom Bolter Rifle, with its wolf decals and Norse-inspired writing. It's a great addition, especially for those who were holding out for their inclusion in the game.

Additionally, the Trygon update adds a brand-new weapon to Space Marine 2 in the form of the extremely powerful Inferno Pistol. It is only available for four classes - the Assault, Vanguard, Sniper, and Heavy - but will prove helpful in completing the new Exfiltration Operation. This is in addition to the aforementioned weapon changes for all classes, so players can look forward to using it alongside their arsenal of other explosive guns.

All of this - outside of the paid cosmetic DLC - is completely free and available right now. Players will need to the Trygon update for Space Marine 2 in order to access its content. More major updates are planned, with the 2025 Space Marine 2 roap outlining new modes, PvE missions, PvP content, and additional quality-of-life improvements that are set to once again greatly improve the player experience. Fans should look forward to all of that as they sink their teeth into Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's impressive seventh major update.