Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Campaign Difficulty Modes Explained

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen and played it all – from the simplest shoot ’em ups to the most complex RPGs. When I first laid eyes on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, I was eager to jump in and unleash some righteous Ultramarine fury. But as I delved deeper into this horde shooter, I found myself yearning for a challenge that would truly test my mettle.

When you initially jump into a swarm shooter game, you’re seeking that intense sensation of dominance. You choose one of the simpler difficulty settings to effortlessly vanquish each adversary you encounter. However, as you familiarize yourself with the maps and mechanics, dispatching enemies becomes almost routine, and you crave a greater test. It’s then that you increase the challenge level. To aid in your choice, here’s an overview of the campaign difficulty modes in Space Marine 2!

All Difficulty Modes in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 offers four levels of campaign difficulty: Easy, Normal, Veteran, and Angel of Death. Developers Saber Interactive aim to add a tougher difficulty level at some point during the game’s first year, as outlined in their development plan

If you prefer a smooth and uncomplicated journey with a sense of power, start on the Easy level. It’s quite enjoyable! For those who want a little more difficulty while maintaining the feeling of being an Ultramarine, Normal is a great choice. However, the game advises Veteran. I wouldn’t recommend that for beginners as it might be overwhelming initially

Easy Mode

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Campaign Difficulty Modes Explained

Balanced for a better story experience
Enemies are less aggressive
Health and Armour are greatly increased

Normal Mode

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Campaign Difficulty Modes Explained

Presents a fair gameplay challenge
Enemies are moderately aggressive
Resources need to be managed wisely

Veteran Mode

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Campaign Difficulty Modes Explained

Set up as the intended experience
Enemies are dangerous
Tactical and skillful play is rewarded

Angel of Death Mode

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Campaign Difficulty Modes Explained

Introduces serious challenge
Enemies are tougher and more aggressive
Recovery after mistakes is much harder

The various levels of difficulty in this game affect the amount of armor you begin with, making some battles effortless while others can be incredibly frustrating. As you master the game’s evasion and blocking techniques, though, you’ll likely want to challenge yourself by increasing the difficulty to Veteran or Angel of Death

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How to Change Difficulty Modes in Space Marine 2

In the opening of Space Marine 2, you have the option to choose the game’s level of challenge prior to assuming the role of character Titus. However, after boarding the Battlebarge, you retain the ability to adjust the campaign difficulty up or down

Approach the terminal by the dropship, it’s on the side adjacent to the staircase that ascends to the launch platform. There, you will find the terminal where you can choose from different difficulty levels. Additionally, you have the option to switch between Campaign, Operations, and Ground War (Player versus Player) modes directly at this terminal

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