Since its launch in September 2024, *Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2* has been receiving robust post-launch support, especially enhancing its online multiplayer modes. If you're eager to get a first look at the new content, here's your guide to joining the *Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2* public test server.

How to Join the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Public Test Server

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While *Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2* is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the public test server is exclusively accessible to PC players. To join, simply navigate to your Steam library, locate *Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2*, and you'll find the public test server listed directly beneath the main game as a separate entity. Remember, you must own the game on Steam to access this server. Once you've found it, download and install the test server, which operates independently from the main game.

What Is Included with the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Public Test Server

The *Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2* public test server offers a sneak peek at new content for both PvE and PvP modes, including new weapons and customization options. The bulk of the updates are focused on PvE, featuring a new map, relaxed class restrictions on weapons, and modifications to online gameplay features. Keep in mind, this content is still in development and may undergo significant changes before its official release.

The test server also introduces improved matchmaking for both PvE and PvP, with a focus on better team balancing. The PvE system aims to minimize instances of players choosing the same class on one team and includes a prestige leveling system. Meanwhile, PvP mode offers enhanced lobby customization to enrich the multiplayer experience.

For those with mods installed for *Space Marine 2*, note that these will not work on the public test server. Additionally, any content created or customized within the test server environment will not carry over to the main game, as the test server is a separate build. There's no official confirmation yet on whether progression or content from the test server will transfer to the main game, but it's not anticipated.