If there is one thingWarhammer 40kis known for, it’s epic battles and excessive violence. With that in mind, it is no surprise that the brutal hack and slasherWarhammer 40k: Space Marineis one of thebest video games to ever be set in the Grimdark universe.
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Space Marineallows players to wield the awesome power of the Emperor’s finest super-soldiers, as they rip and tear their way through hordes of Orks and Chaos daemons. There are numerous mods available for those revisiting this game, from graphical updates to various different armor reskins. Players can control any of their favorite space marine factions as well as download new, powerful weapons to obliterate their enemies with.
Updated November 21st, 2021 by Beau Boo Low:With Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine celebrating its 10th anniversary, the classic grimdark hack and slasher has recently seen a resurgence in popularity. As well as many fans redownloading the game there has also been a fresh influx of mods. The space marines are far from palate-swapped super soldiers, and each of their different legions has its own special traits and unique battle philosophy. Mods for Space Marine allow players to control any of their favorite legions, rather than just the ultramarines, as well as different soldiers within them such as chaplains and terminators. This list has been updated to include a few more amazing mods available for Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine.
14Maps Warhammer 40K Legacy
Space Marineis a game that perfectly captures every aspect of the Grimdark universe, from the larger-than-life combat to the immense environments it takes place in. Throughout the game, players will explore a giant, ruined industrial complex on the planet of Graia that has been over-run with orks.
One player has created a new map pack for the game that adds 16 new arenas for players to use in multiplayer. 8 of them have been built by the mod’s author, while the other half have been collected from other mod packs that have since gone out of date. Those who enjoy playingSpace Marinewill find this mod great for breathing new life into this gameplay mode.
13Space Marine True FOV Mod
Many mods made forWarhammer 40k: Space Marinehave since been rendered obsolete by later versions of the game. Often these lost mods are recreated by the original author but this isn’t always possible.
The True FOV addon changes the game’s field of view, which is great for players who aren’t keen on the game’s original camera position. It also incorporates several lost mods, offering new weapons and armors that can’t be easily found elsewhere. The 100 fov won’t work perfectly due to the way the original game was designed, but many of the other alternate camera positions are perfectly functional.
12Gore Mod
When it comes to 40k, there really is no such thing as too much gore. With vicious chainsaws and orks wielding axes as large as a small person, a realistic depiction of most battlefields would require everything to be plastered with blood and viscera within the first few minutes.
This mod makes that dream a reality and ups the game’s gore to a level suitable for the 41st millennium. As well as slightly upping the gore, this addon makes all the blood effects stay on screen much longer rather than just magically vanishing after a few minutes.
11Ultramarines Enhanced
The many different legions of space marines each havetheir own rich and interesting lore. One thing they all share however is their resilience on the battlefield, with one marine capable of fending off countless foes before finally being overwhelmed. As such, some players may seek out cheat mods to make their Astartes hero as invincible as they are in the lore.
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This modallows players to control the Ultramarines, Blood Ravens, or Black Templars as well as providing new weapons for their captain to wield. There is also the option to play with cheats that make the player character invincible while removing the need to reload with infinite stocks of ammo and grenades.
10A Helmet For Titus
Space marine fans are often divided on the subject of helmets. While some embrace the absurdity of a super-soldier charging around an active warzone with his head exposed to stray bullets and shrapnel, others prefer their marines to look more professional. Even some ofthe most expensive modelsfor space marines, such as the Ultramarine Primarch Roboute Guilliman, come with optional bare heads and helmets for this reason.
One modder by the name of Wraether, createda simple downloadthat gives Titus a standard ultramarines helmet. Titus’s new headgear is capable of being covered in gore just like the rest of his armor.
9Project Ultra
Of all the space marine legions, the Ultramarines are considered by many to be the poster boys for 40k. Not only have they recently had their Primarch return from the dead, but they have also been the main focal point of recent editions of the tabletop game.
Project Ultra celebrates the boys in blue by allowing players to witness the Ultramarines in their full glory. It includes new weapons and more detailed armor sets for the different ranks of marines. This mod also rebalances the main character which is great for experienced players looking to make the game more challenging.
8Space Marine HQ Reshade
One issue standing in the way of players enjoying the visceral bloodbathSpace Marinehas to offer is its dated graphics. The solid gameplay is, unfortunately, let down by murky environments that can make it hard to see the enemies.
This fan-made reshadeaims to solve this problem. Not only are the textures slightly higher quality, but this mod also brightens the game color palette to alleviate the dusty grey aesthetic of the original. The lighting fixes will help players really appreciate the game’s expansive and detailed environments.
7Captain Titus And His Veterans
Fans ofthe table-top Warhammer 40k gamemay find that Captain Titus looks too similar to a common space marine in the base game. Often as a marine rises through the ranks, they earn more intricate armor, embellished with engravings and scrolls denoting their past victories.
The purpose behindthis modis to make Titus look like a proper ultramarine commander, by giving him a full set of artificer armor. As well as altering Titus, the download also affects his squadmates, transforming them into veteran marines worthy of fighting alongside their captain.
6Angry Marines
The space marines may look on the surface like the stoic defenders of humanity, but they are more than capable of experiencing human emotions despite their super-human status. In fact, even the marines who haven’t been tainted by chaos are very good at feeling one particular emotion, namely rage.
The angry marines mod alters certain animations and re-colors the chainsaw to make the saviors of humanity look suitably brutal on the battlefield. There are a few altered sounds as well, although sadly the author couldn’t record new voice lines to make Titus himself sound angry.
5A Difficulty Mod For Tougher Hordes
While many mods include cheat modes that make the game even easier, some aim to makeSpace Marinemore challenging. Veteran players who are passing the timewaiting for the upcoming Warhammer 40k Darktidegame may want to try this mod if they feel the game’s combat is too easy.
ASpace Marinefan madea mod for hardcore playersthat raises the difficulty by making all enemies deal double damage. This will necessitate players weighing their options before charging into swarms of Orks adding a more strategic element to the game.
