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Whether you want a slower paced mission or need time to find Dataslates, there are times when playing through Operations solo without the risk of random players jumping in makes more sense. Fresh off an update that landed in late September 2024, it’s now possible to play Space Marine 2 Operations solo by setting up private PvE lobbies. In these, you can play with AI or alongside one friend and an AI instead of random matchmaked players. We’ll walk you through how to set up a private PvE lobby and play Operations solo.

How to play Operations solo in Space Marine 2

To play Operations solo, make sure you’ve unlocked Operations by completing the opening Rain of Terror tutorial Campaign mission. To set up a private PvE lobby, load into the Battle Barge and interact with the Battle Map terminal in either the Strategium or the Launch Pad, then follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Operations Tab
  2. In the top right, you’ll see Private Mode either toggled on or off
  3. Press Y (or your platforms corresponding prompt) to switch the session type to On
  4. Select an Operations mission on the left as you normally would
  5. Start the mission

Interact with the Battle Map on the Barge. Captured by VideoGamer

Select the Operations tab. Captured by VideoGamer

Toggle Private Mode On by tapping Y then select a mission as usual. Captured by VideoGamer

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To play with two AI squadmates, simply walk to the assembly point marker near the Thunderhawk Gunship to start the mission once you’ve activated Private Mode. To play with a friend and one AI, tap Y to Edit Squad, then Enter to reach the Invite Menu. Grab the invite code and send it to a friend and get them to join your squad. Start the mission as you normally would near the Thunderhawk.

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Progress carries over in private lobbies unlike the old Offline Mode workaround, so you no longer need to worry about loosing out on precious Requisitions and XP.

As it stands, solo play and private PvE lobbies are only available in Operations mode, but you use the co-op and crossplay features to play through the Campaign with friends. Don’t forget to switch off Private Mode if you want to play in open, public lobbies.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Action

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