Past Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Update 11, which is adding long-awaited content to the game, the battle against Tyranids and Chaos continues, so we’re taking a look at what’s coming with Patch 12 when it arrives.
If you need the rundown on everything coming to Space Marine 2’s Patch 12.0 and the next big steps of its second year of free and paid content, scroll down the page. We’ve collected the latest info on the plans for early 2026 and tried to keep things as brief as possible.
Space Marine 2 Patch 12.0 Release Date
- Patch 12.0 for Space Marine 2 will release in early 2026 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
In late August 2025, we learned about the meaty Year 2 content plans for WH40K: Space Marine 2, which are roughly defined until Q2 2026. As part of the roadmap, which we’re resharing below, Patch 12 has been teased as the first major update of 2026.
Space Marine 2 Patch 12.0 Content
While we don’t have the full details on everything coming with Space Marine 2’s Update 12, we have the rough outline from the aforementioned roadmap. The highlight is the introduction of an all-new Space Marine class, but it’s packing more heat than that:
- New PvE mission
- Techmarine class
- Techmarine weapon: Omnissiah Axe
- Battle Barge expansion
- Stratagems: New battlefield conditions
- New Year Pass content: Raven Guard Champion Pack & Carcharodons Cosmetic Pack
Of course, expect more tweaks, fixes, and balance updates to arrive alongside Patch 12 and the premium Year Pass cosmetics based on player feedback and the content introduced with the upcoming Update 11. We’ll be updating this article with the latest news on Update 12 and relevant screenshots as they arrive.
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