Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 update 1.013 (v13) is available to download on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Space Marine 2 version 1.013 patch notes, the latest patch 13.0 adds the Purgation operation, a new Battle Simulator, and a major Siege Mode overhaul with bosses and wave modifiers. Combat received large bolter and plasma balance changes, while players also gained new customization options, perk loadout switching, and additional Heroic gear. Today’s Space Marine 2 patch 1.013 also fixes general stability and gameplay performance issues.
Update 13.0 Summary
- Added the new Purgation operation and Battle Simulator training mode.
- Introduced Wargear 2.0, perk swapping, and new loadout options.
- Expanded Siege Mode with bosses, Blessings, Atonements, and progression rewards.
- Reworked PvE weapon balance with major bolter and plasma changes.
- Added new weapons, heroic gear, customization content, and fixes.
Space Marine 2 version 1.13 patch notes – May 21, 2026
New Features
- Added the Purgation operation with a new mission scenario.
- Added Battle Simulator with customizable enemy encounters and practice options.
- Players can now switch perk loadouts together with weapon loadouts during sessions.
- Added Wargear 2.0 with support for equipping multiple customization items.
- Added Trials of Resolve with challenge-based objectives and rewards.
- Added Bolt Carbine One-Handed secondary weapon for Assault and Bulwark.
- Added Pyreblaster Canister equipment that detonates after being shot.
- Added three new Heroic Weapons.
Season Content
- Added Iron Hands Chapter Pack content.
- Added Techmarine Champion cosmetic items.
- Added Omnissian Axe weapon skin.
- Added armor pieces and successor chapter content.
PvE Balance Changes
- Bolter body-shot damage increased by around 30%.
- Headshot calculations reworked and moved to weapon-based values.
- Neo Volkite Pistol heat buildup increased by 16%.
- Neo Volkite contested health recovery increased by 18%.
- Plasma Pistol standard shot damage increased by around 30%.
- Plasma Incinerator standard damage increased by around 40%.
- Plasma Incinerator charged shot damage increased by 10%.
- Burn damage against Terminus enemies reduced by 20%.
Melee Updates
- Fixed Power Axe perk functionality issues.
- Power Axe backstep attacks can now hit more targets.
- Power Sword attack speed slightly increased.
- Updated Heroic Combat Knife perk descriptions.
Class Updates
- Updated Techmarine equipment interactions.
- Explosives Adept bonus increased from 35% to 50%.
- Reinforced Position defensive and damage bonuses improved.
- Heavy Coolant Reserve damage bonus increased from 15% to 50%.
Siege Mode Changes
- Added new shop items including Tarantula Sentry, Tech-priest, Minefield, and Techmarine support.
- Added Blessings and Atonements progression system.
- Added Hive Tyrant and Vortex Beast boss encounters.
- Enemy intensity and difficulty progression increased.
- Timer system now powers up enemies instead of ending the match instantly.
- Added new side objectives.
- Added weekly Accolade rewards.
- Added additional Siege weapon skins.
Gameplay Improvements
- Added a short invulnerability window after finisher animations.
- Improved visual clarity for burning and incapacitated enemy effects.
- Applied multiple level geometry improvements.
Customization
- Added new armor, cloth, lens, and color options.
- Added new greave patterns and decals.
- Added Tyranid-themed unlock rewards.
- Added Techmarine customization options.
- Added new chapter-themed cosmetic content.
- Applied multiple customization fixes.
Enemy Changes
- Adjusted Scarab Occult Terminator headshot values.
- Reduced Neurothrope health by 25%.
- Adjusted Neurothrope headshot and body damage values.
- Applied animation improvements.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Techmarine servo-gun range issues.
- Fixed Plasma Pistol functionality after self-revive.
- Fixed Heavy perk deactivation issues during weapon swaps.
- Fixed battlefield condition timer problems.
- Applied gameplay, UI, sound, and localization fixes.
Performance
- Added crash fixes and stability improvements.
- Improved memory optimization.
- Reduced loading times.
- Improved overall connectivity and performance.
Previously, a major Space Marine 2 update 1.003.001 added quality of life changes and fixes. Unfortunately, since the Space Marine 2 day one patch, players are facing several problems including joining server issue. Today’s WH 40K Space Marine 2 patch 1.013 will solve a few of these problems. More fixes are coming in Space Marine 2 update 1.013.001.
Download free Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 update 1.013 on PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC.
 released for PS5, Xbox and PC. Read the official WH 40k Space Marine 2 version 1.013 patch notes.){kind=link}