Saber Interactive is going to prohibit Space Marine 2 mods during online play soon, but the ban isn’t exactly a bad thing. Not only has the team outlined exactly why mods need to go, but it’s also explained how the modding community will actually get even more support than before. So if you’re worried you’ll stop seeing SM2 mods, or that this ban means you can’t use them whatsoever, I’ve got some good news.
While there are already some great Space Marine 2 mods to spice up your Astartes, you’ll soon be limited in how you can use them during the multiplayer game’s online matches. Developer Saber Interactive isn’t doing anything out of the ordinary here, with many games also banning mods in online play, but the team has at least given us an explanation for the imminent Space Marine 2 change.
“Mods are great, and they will no doubt contribute to this game’s longevity,” Space Marine 2 game director Dmitriy Grigorenko writes. “However, we as developers must also ensure game stability and continuously work towards a smoother experience for all players. Our data shows that a non-negligible amount of recent server stability issues are related to mods, and that instability impacts even those users who don’t have mods installed. We have also received user reports that their save files were corrupted after playing alongside players with mods.”
“This is why, starting with our next big update in December, mods will be prohibited from public online sessions. That means that you will no longer be able to enter a public game if you have mods installed.”
Space Marine 2 mods will still be eligible in some game modes, however, as Grigorenko adds you can use them in private Operations lobbies. The server infrastructure needed to play online with your friends while using mods will remain intact, and you’ll even be able to use them in custom Eternal War lobbies when that feature is added to the game as well.
Modders are also getting even more support down the line as well, with “an easy entry point” for Space Marine 2’s backend being added to the game alongside access to developer tools to help make mod creation easier.
As you defend the Emperor in online play you’ll want to brush up on our picks for the best Space Marine 2 weapons and Space Marine 2 builds.
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