Why Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is Committed to a Premium Experience After Recent Missteps

The event, named Imperial Vigil, started on February 21 and ended on March 3. Players were asked to win matches with each of the game’s six classes in operations mode to get the exclusive Mark VIII Errant Helmet. But two main issues frustrated the community.

First, players felt the cool cosmetic was unfairly tied to a timed event, creating a fear of missing out (FOMO). Second, the progress tracker for the event was broken, complicating the chance to unlock the reward.

One player vented their frustration on the Space Marine subreddit, sharing their struggles with tracking progress: “I played my games, but the counter didn’t update correctly! I participated in 21 games, and it felt meaningless.”

Many others experienced similar frustration. The event went offline twice for fixes, further shortening the time players had to earn the reward. The charm of Space Marine 2 is its relaxed gameplay compared to other live-service games like Destiny or Fortnite, where players often feel pressured to continually grind for rewards.

The developers acknowledged the complaints, saying, “We realize Community Events have received mixed feedback. We’re not aiming to turn Space Marine 2 into a live-service game.”

In their update, they emphasized:

All items from events will eventually be available to everyone. Our goal is to let dedicated players unlock items early, not create frustration and stress.

We apologize for the issues and are improving how players unlock these items.

Saber Interactive plans to enhance future community events and ensure rewards are accessible to everyone, regardless of participation. The exact nature of these plans is still unclear, but it’s welcome news in a game that prides itself on being player-friendly.

Also, a major 7.0 patch is on its way, promising to introduce a much-anticipated Horde mode. The developers are excited to share more details soon, noting that it will be different from the previous game’s Horde mode, and there will be surprises ahead.

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