Space Marine 2 DLC: Post-launch roadmap reveals Horde mode, new cosmetics, more
Focus EntertainmentThe post-launch DLC roadmap for Space Marine 2 has officially been revealed. Here’s everything you need to know about its Year One Battle Plan.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 looks to improve upon its cult classic predecessor in almost every possible way. Taking the Gears of War adjacent style of the first game and bolstering it with hints of Doom and Helldivers 2, Warhammer fans have a lot to be excited about.
While the original game arrived during the infancy of online multiplayer, Space Marine 2 launched launch during its peak. For this reason, Focus Entertainment has elected to commit to a DLC Battle Plan to maintain replayability.
Space Marine 2 post-launch content trailer
Focus Interactive released a trailer for Space Marine 2’s free and premium DLC on October 15, 2024. It broke down the specifics of what’s coming to the game within its first year of launch.
Space Marine 2 DLC: Year One Battle Plan explained
Space Marine 2 devs have outlined four seasons that will take place across 2024 and 2025.
Within them, content has been split into free updates that will be available for all players, and premium cosmetic content that will unlock for those who have purchased the Season Pass.
Focus EntertainmentBelow is a rundown of what content players can expect across the four seasons of DLC that have been revealed so far.
Space Marine 2 Season 1
Season 1 launched on September 9, 2024. Its content updates won’t be as significant as future DLC but here’s a rundown of what was made available:
Free content
- Ultrawide support
- Private PVE lobbies
- Battle Barge Sparring Arena
Premium content
- Ultramarines Cosmetic Pack
In a Steam post Focus revealed that the early stages of release will be dedicated to stabilizing the game based on reports from players.
“In the first weeks after launch, we’ll focus on collecting your feedback across all community channels to bring some quick adjustments and improvements through quick patches,” the devs explained.
Season 2
While an exact release date for Space Marine 2 hasn’t been announced yet, Focus has shared that this batch of DLC and post-launch content will arrive in 2024 “between October and the end of the year”.
Free content
- New PVE missions
- Lethal difficulty mode
- Neo Volkite Pistol (weapon)
- Hierophant Bio-Titan enemy
Premium content
- Dark Angels Cosmetic Pack
- Champion Pack
- Cosmetic Pack
- Weapon Skin Pack
- Dark Angles Successor Chapter cosmetics
Focus EntertainmentSeason 3
Season 3 doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, however, it has been indicated that it will begin sometime in 2025.
Free content
- New PVE mission
- New PVP game mode
- New PVP maps
- New enemy type
- PVE Prestige ranks
- Battle Barge expansion
Premium content
- Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack
- Champion Pack
- Cosmetic Pack
- Weapon Skin Pack
- Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack
- Champion Pack
Season 4
Details on a specific date for Space Marine 2 Season 4 are also unknown at this point but we do know what content will be included:
Free content
- Horde mode
- New enemy type
- New weapon
Premium content
- Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack
- Champion Pack
- Cosmetic Pack
- Weapon Skin Pack
- Unspecified Chapter Cosmetic Pack
- Champion Pack
That’s everything we know about the Space Marine 2 Year One Battle Plan so far. We’ll be sure to update this page when more information about each season becomes available.
For more on the game, check out our guides for all enemies & how to beat them, all difficulties explained, how to get Requisition, the best Bulwark build, and best Assault build.