Space Marine 2 Needs to Address Its Skin Problem Sooner Rather Than Later

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Summary

  • Space Marine 2 update includes Horde Mode and new skins, but the Assault skins has raised some questions.
  • Players cannot customize Champion skins, leading to frustration with the limitations placed by Saber Interactive.
  • Saber’s adherence to locking down some cosmetic options in Space Marine 2 may push players to rely on mods for desired customization.

The update for Space Marine 2’s Siege Mode is nearly here, packed with the anticipated Horde Mode alongside some fresh cosmetic options. Although the free PVE addition has stirred excitement among many players, there has been a bit of debate surrounding the chapter packs Saber plans to release concurrently with Update 8.0, specifically the White Scars Champion and Blood Angels Chapter Pack.

As a gamer, I was excited to see the Assault class get its inaugural exclusive Champion skin in the latest update. However, it wasn’t the Blood Angels-themed skin that many of us anticipated. Instead, it’s tied to White Scars, which left some players, including myself, feeling a bit frustrated since the Blood Angels have played a significant role in shaping the identity of Assault Marines. To make matters worse, Champion skins aren’t customizable, and this isn’t the first time that such skins have stirred up confusion within the Space Marine 2 community.

Space Marine 2’s Champion Skins Need to Be Fully Customizable

In the past several months, the game Space Marine 2 introduced a Salamanders Champion skin for the Sniper class, which left some players puzzled. The Salamanders are known for utilizing recon troops, but it seemed unusual as this class doesn’t embody the character of the fiery warriors from Nocturne. Additionally, the Inferno Pistol, the only melta weapon option for the class, was recently added, which wasn’t available at the game’s launch.

Currently, there’s a buzz about why the Assault class Champion was turned into a White Scar in the game, which has left many gamers scratching their heads. Although fans are thrilled to see the White Scars gaining some attention, considering their historically underappreciated status that’s deeply rooted in their lore, the Blood Angels seemed like the more likely pick. Unfortunately, customization of Champion skins is not an option in Space Marine 2, so players can’t alter the appearance of the Champion or combine its features with those they prefer.

Champion Skins Are Needlessly Locked Down

Saber has significantly pleased Warhammer enthusiasts by providing modding tools for the Space Marine 2 community, yet surprisingly, the studio remains reluctant about allowing custom Champion skins. This appears less of a game-imposed restriction and more of a deliberate choice, as the customization options in Space Marine 2 are flexible. Many players find this decision peculiar, especially when there are numerous instances where players might desire to recolor a Champion, such as illustrating a successor chapter, even if armor parts cannot be swapped.

As a dedicated gamer immersed in the gritty world of Space Marine 2, I can attest to the game’s top-notch customization options that set it apart from others in the industry. However, it seems that Saber has implemented some restrictions when it comes to Champion skins, which is a bit of a bummer for us players who love to express our unique style within the game.

The game’s development appears to show a pattern favoring Chaos PVP classes being assigned to particular legions, which has drawn significant criticism from players, as these aesthetic restrictions seem to be the least favored decisions made by an otherwise player-friendly team. Saber suggests that certain cosmetic options should have stricter limitations, a viewpoint that is not widely supported within the community.

Unless Saber Changes Things, It Will Fall to Modders

Modifications for Space Marine 2 have expanded the possibilities for personalizing Space Marines beyond what Saber initially envisioned, but it’s not their job to manage these modifications. While allowing players to customize the game with additional cosmetics is enjoyable, it’s problematic because not every player in a lobby will have the same mods installed. Instead, it would be more appropriate for Saber to provide customization options directly, so that all players can enjoy the changes without relying on mods. Many people believe that making Champion skins freely accessible would benefit everyone and reduce ongoing discussions about this issue. If future Champion Packs deviate too far from player expectations, these conversations will persist.

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2025-06-02 18:08