You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The next update for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is adapting one of the tabletop games most underwhelming weapons into a powerful video game sidearm. In a new update for the popular action game, Saber is bringing the Neo-Volkite Pistol to space marines still battling the forces of Chaos and/or Xenos scum.Space Marine 2 adds a new weaponIn the latest community update for the game, Saber and Focus Home Interactive confirmed that the next big update will bring a brand-new weapon for players to use. While the next update wont be as big as the October update that added a brand-new Operation mission, its still bringing an awesome new weapon to everyones arsenal.A weapon of choice against fleshy Tyranids, the Neo-Volkite Pistol is a brand-new thermal weapon thats designed to sear through flesh with explosive jets of flame. Unlike current plasma weapons in the game, the Neo-Volkite is an energy beam that cuts through your enemies with ease.The new gun wont be available for every class, but it will be playable for Bulwark, Assault and Vanguard marines. Thankfully, for players who cant use the new weapon on their character of choice, a sweep of fresh buffs are also coming after the positive reception of the games last update.From tabletop to video gameFor fans of Warhammer 40K, the arrival of the Neo-Volkite Pistol may not be too exciting just by its name. While the pistol is an awesome piece of tech in lore, its not a brilliant weapon in the latest edition of Games Workshops wargaming experience.While its not technically useless, many players simply prefer the classic Plasma Pistol due to its better odds in almost every way. Nethertheless, bringing the weapon to Sabers video game shows that even the worsthyperboletabletop weapons can be brilliant in a video game adaptation. What were saying is: Saber should add the shovel as a weapon.For more Space Marine 2 content, check out how Games Workshop made sure every character model perfectly reflected their tabletop counterparts in the game. On the other hand, find out why the team had to fight to keep its awesome ending, or find out more about the official sequel releasing later this year.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share