Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Update 1.008 Patch Notes (Patch 8)

Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 update 1.008 is available to download on PS5, Xbox and PC(Steam). According to the official Space Marine 2 1.008 patch notes, the latest update 8 introduces the all-new Siege Mode, reworks Prestige Perks across all classes, and buffs Absolute Difficulty with improved boss mechanics. The Thunder Hammer joins Bulwark’s arsenal, and extensive fixes improve performance, AI, and customization. Apart from this, WH40K Space Marine 2 version 1.008.000 also includes White Scars cosmetics and Siege rewards.

Space Marine 2 1.008 patch notes (Patch 8) – June 26, 2025

Space Marine 2 Patch 8 Summary

• New PvE Mode: Siege — Face endless waves with reinforcements, bosses, and side objectives.
• Prestige Perks Overhaul — All classes receive perk reworks for better combat strategy.
• Thunder Hammer for Bulwark — A powerful new melee option expands class versatility.
• Absolute Difficulty Update — Terminus enemy spawns, HP buffs, and encounter intensity rebalanced.
• Customization & Tech Updates — New cosmetics, optimizations, and bug fixes across systems.

Siege Mode and Season Update

New PvE Mode: Siege

Core Mechanics

• Introduces endless wave-based PvE combat across three rotating fortress sectors.

• Sectors: Defensive Positions, Arsenal, and Control Room.

• Each sector has 5 waves, with boss fights every 5th wave.

• Players cycle back through sectors for sustained defense.

New Gameplay Elements

• Reinforcement system:

  • Summon Space Marines, Cadian Troopers, or a powerful Dreadnought using resources.

• Side Objectives:

  • Capture points or recover Data-slates for reinforcement currency.

• Fortress Shop:

  • Purchase ammo, gear, buffs, and more with Siege Mode resources.

Wave Scaling and UI

• After 15 waves, mode enters infinite phase:

  • Enemies scale faster.

  • Fewer resources.

  • Shorter prep times.

• Optimized wave timer now increases per wave completion.

New Features

• Option to disable bot spawns in Private Mode.

• RTAO experimental feature and DLSS 4 support added.

Season Pass Additions

• White Scars Chapter Champion added.

• New White Scars Weapon Skin Pack and Customization Pack.

• Added Blood Angels Customisation Pack.

Gameplay and Balance Tweaks

Weapons & Finishers

PvE Weapon Additions

• Thunder Hammer now available for Bulwark (removes Storm Shield use).

• New Bulwark finishers for:

  • Hormagaunt

  • Tzaangor

Combat QoL

• Sniper dodge with Jump Pack now functional.

• Warp Storm stunlock issue from Neurothropes fixed.

Absolute Difficulty Update

• Dual Terminus spawns possible (excluding Operations mode).

• Boss HP increased:

  • Carnifex, Neurothrope, Helbrute: +33%

  • Level-specific Terminus enemies: +66%

• Additional Extremis enemies spawn at 50% HP intervals.

• Neurothrope HP reduced globally.

Prestige Perks Rework

Bulwark

• “Emboldened Stand” now prevents knockbacks under Chapter Banner.

Assault

• “Unyielding Oath”: Invulnerable for 3s during Ground Pound charge.

Sniper

• “Materiel Upgrade”: +15% Equipment damage radius.

Heavy

• “Honed Precision”: -25% spread when firing hip.

Tactical

• Fixed bug in “Skilled Supplier” not granting max ammo.

Class Perks Updates

Bulwark

• All perks updated to support Thunder Hammer:

  • Pommel Smash now included in Forward Momentum, Concussive Force, Merciless Resolve.

• Focused Restoration: cooldown reduced to 30s.

Tactical

• “Emperor’s Judgement”: +20% primary weapon damage after finisher.

• “Secure Stockpile”: Equipment recharge for squad, 60s cooldown.

• “Steady Aim”: Ranged damage vs. Terminus +15%.

Assault

• “Winged Fury”: Melee sprint damage +100%.

• “Hammer of Wrath”: Damage reduction +20%, duration +15s.

Vanguard

• “Moving Target”: Damage reduction per melee hit up to 30%.

• “Retribution”: Buff duration +20s, damage +30%.

Sniper

• “Precision Targeting”: +15% vs. Extremis enemies.

• “Dexterous Hands” now applies to Instigator Bolt Carbine.

Weapon Perks Changes

Inferno Pistol

• “Know No Fear” reworked: +20% reload speed when Armour is depleted.

• Gun Strike damage: +20%.

Neo-Volkite Pistol

• “Combustive Momentum”: Buff duration increased to 6s.

Bolt Pistol (PvE only)

• Hip-fire spread reduced by 50%.

• Spread growth in zoom reduced by 15%.

AI Adjustments

• Spore Mine damage reduced by 55%.

• Neurothrope:

  • Health -15%.

  • Temporary invulnerability replaced with high damage resistance during flight.

  • Longer delay between attacks.

Customisation Updates

• New Siege Rewards:

  • Red, White, and Blue weapon skins.

  • Prestige shoulder pad (left).

  • Ultramarine Sergeant decal.

• Many minor fixes to armor and emblem visuals.

• Teaser: Cross-class Chapter Champion armor reuse system in development.

Level and General Fixes

• Geometry collision and Terminus pathing issues resolved.

• Finisher and UI glitches fixed.

• Improved interaction prompts and end-of-level bug fixes.

• Xbox Series S PvE black screen bug fixed.

• UI, sound, animation, and VFX polish applied.

Technical Improvements

• Crash and network stability fixes.

• Improved matchmaking and memory optimization.

• Enhanced game modding support.

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 1.008 will solve a few of these problems. More fixes are coming in Space Marine 2 update 1.009 Check out more details below.

Download free Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 update 1.008 on PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC.