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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Patch 15.0 — Anniversary Update II

Patch 15 adds Chaos Siege, Crucible challenges, melee weapons, armour and balance changes. The Victrix Guard Shield still has no dated free unlock route.

Tracked version 15.0 Released October 1, 2026 Verified October 3, 2026, 23:04 UTC
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Platform build numbers

PC Patch 15.0
Xbox Series X|S Patch 15.0
PlayStation 5 Patch 15.0

Confirmed in this update

  • Added Chaos Siege, a PvE mode where players control Chaos Space Marines.
  • Added Crucible Penances and progression rewards for modified mission runs.
  • Added the one-handed Thunder Hammer and new heroic weapon variants.
  • Started Season Pass 3 with paid Space Wolves and Exorcists cosmetic packs; the gameplay update remains free.

Still worth watching

  • The Victrix Guard Shield currently requires one new recurring or gift Twitch subscription.
  • The publisher says the shield will enter the Accolades shop later, but no date has been announced.
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Space Marine 2's Victrix shield costs a Twitch sub, at least for now

Patch 15 adds Chaos Siege and the Crucible system for free, but its long-requested Victrix Guard Shield currently requires a new Twitch subscription. A free in-game route is coming later.