Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition news & patch notes

Good news if you are a Steam Deck player! We have been working on some UI fixes to improve accessibility and the game is now Steam Deck-verified. 

We are one in the Emperor! 

Hi everyone! 

We are back with another update. Patch 4 comes packed with fixes and improvements. Hope you continue enjoying the game and, once again, thank you for your patience. 

For the Emperor! 

Multiplayer 

• Fixed multiplayer crash. 

• Updated Switch Team button behaviour and positioning in matchmaking/private lobbies. 

• Improved EOS session handling and login flow; added toggle for EOS overlay. 

Gameplay  

• Fixed an infinite input loop when cursor position didn’t change. 

• Fixed incorrect weapon info for Dreadnought Autocannon. 

• Fixed Steam Deck soft lock-up issue. 

UI Improvements 

• Added keybind info popup in Customizer. 

• Adjusted unlock event notifications based on game mode (campaign vs multiplayer). 

• Fixed heat indicator visual bug and string corruption in unlock events. 

• Improved accessibility for Steam Deck. 

• UI scaling and layout tweaks: auto-width for action buttons, arrow indicators for navigation, and multiplayer lobby card adjustments. 

• Minor UI fixes. 

Localisation 

• Minor localisation fixes. 

Hi everyone!

Thank you for your patience! Patch 3 is finally here. We have been working on a number of fixes that we hope will make your experience better. Enjoy!

🌍 Localisation 

• Updated Dutch, Polish, and Italian translations. 

• Improved localisation for game modes, controller options, and key terms (e.g. Skar Boyz). 

🧭 UI/UX Enhancements 

• Major improvements to chat input, scoreboard layout, and HUD elements. 

• Added glow effects, spacing fixes, and better alignment across menus. 

• Improved mission selection, unlock notifications, and subtitle persistence. 

• Added new button prompts, SFX, and controller glyphs (including Steam Deck and Switch Pro). 

• Fixed softlocks, graphical glitches, and input issues in various screens. 

⚔️ Gameplay Fixes 

• Fixed softlock in Exterminatus wave 5. 

• Restored coop live tokens and fixed weapon wheel ammo display. 

• Improved challenge decorators and shield visualisers. 

• Fixed campaign info and map loading inconsistencies. 

• Legacy black screen issue fixed 

🎮 Platform & Controller Support 

• Steam Deck now launches correctly. 

• Improved controller disconnect handling on PC. 

🌐 Networking 

• Fixed session code visibility in streamer mode. 

• Improved EOS invite handling and native session stability. 

• Disabled team auto-balancing during gameplay. 

• Enhanced P2P connection handling to prevent lobby splits. 

🛠️ Technical & Build 

• Moved local user profile data to AppData to prevent config crashes. 

• Added memory safety for loadouts and improved fade animations. 

🔊 Audio & Visual 

• Fixed missing or duplicate SFX events. 

• Updated button textures and fixed VFX issues. 

🛠️ Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition – Refunds, Discounts & Patch Plans 

Hi everyone,    We’ve got some important updates to share for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition, including an extended refund policy, details on a 50% upgrade path discount, and a preview of the patch improvements coming soon. 

💸 Refunds & Upgrade Discount – What You Need to Know 

We’ve heard your concerns around pricing, and we want to be clear about the steps we’re taking to address them. 

🟦 Extended Refund Window – Until July 10 

If you’ve already purchased Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition, you are eligible for a full refund, regardless of playtime, as long as you request it before 6pm BST/10pm PST July 10 2025 (when the Steam Summer Sale ends). 

🔗 Request Your Refund via Steam Support 

🟨 50% Upgrade Discount 

• If you own Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition, you’re eligible for a 50% discount when buying the Master Crafted Edition from 6pm BST/10pm PST June 26 2025 until 6pm BST/10pm PST July 10 2025 when the discount offer ends.  • New buyers who already own the original game will see the discount automatically applied at checkout.  • If you already purchased the Master Crafted Edition and qualify for the discount, you’ll need to:    1. Request a refund manually via Steam Support (before July 10)    2. Then re-purchase the game at the discounted price.    We know this situation has been frustrating for some of you, and we’re sorry for the confusion it’s caused. We hope this approach offers a workable solution while we continue improving the game itself. 

🔧 Patch Roadmap – Improvements Incoming 

Thanks for all your feedback. We’re rolling out a series of patches over the coming weeks to improve the experience across the board: 

🌍 Localisation 

• Updated Dutch, Polish, and Italian translations. 

• Improved localisation for game modes, controller options, and key terms (e.g. Skar Boyz). 

🧭 UI/UX Enhancements 

• Major improvements to chat input, scoreboard layout, and HUD elements. 

• Added glow effects, spacing fixes, and better alignment across menus. 

• Improved mission selection, unlock notifications, and subtitle persistence. 

• Added new button prompts, SFX, and controller glyphs (including Steam Deck and Switch Pro). 

• Fixed softlocks, graphical glitches, and input issues in various screens. 

⚔️ Gameplay Fixes 

• Fixed softlock in Exterminatus wave 5. 

• Restored coop live tokens and fixed weapon wheel ammo display. 

• Improved challenge decorators and shield visualisers. 

• Fixed campaign info and map loading inconsistencies. 

• Legacy black screen issue fixed 

🎮 Platform & Controller Support 

• Steam Deck now launches correctly. 

• Improved controller disconnect handling on PC. 

🌐 Networking 

• Fixed session code visibility in streamer mode. 

• Improved EOS invite handling and native session stability. 

• Disabled team auto-balancing during gameplay. 

• Enhanced P2P connection handling to prevent lobby splits. 

🛠️ Technical & Build 

• Moved local user profile data to AppData to prevent config crashes. 

• Added memory safety for loadouts and improved fade animations. 

🔊 Audio & Visual 

• Fixed missing or duplicate SFX events. 

• Updated button textures and fixed VFX issues. 

We’ll continue listening, improving, and communicating as these changes go live. Thanks for sticking with us. 

Hi everyone!

Thank you for your patience! Today we are releasing a new patch that will address the cross-play issues that some players have been experiencing. We have also been working on a number of other fixes that will be ready very soon.

For the Emperor!

🔽 Patch 2 – 17th June

• Fixes for Cross-play.

🔽 Patch 3 – Week of 30th June

UI

• Fixes and improvements including button behaviour, chat focus, overheat indicators, layouts and unlock notifications.

• Enhancements to mission selection UX, scoreboard interactions, and control scheme visuals.

Gameplay

• Fixes for navigation, weapon wheel, and Exterminatus.

Networking

• General Fixes/updates.

• Chat Fixes.

• Multiplayer lobby behaviour fixes.

 Localization

• Minor fixes.

🔽 Patch 4 - Date TBD

• TBD Fixes for community reported issues.