Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Locks Coveted Shield Behind $6 Twitch Sub Paywall and Fans Are Up in Arms

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s community is outraged over a coveted shield that is now only accessible through a $6 Twitch subscription. With the release of the game’s 15.0 update, developers Saber introduced a new set of Twitch drops, including the Victrix Guard Shield. Fans have been clamoring for this shield since the game’s launch two years ago, as it only briefly appears in the campaign.

Unlike previous rewards, this particular shield cannot be obtained through any other means at the moment. The controversy surrounding this paywall has sparked outrage among players. Many feel the $6 price tag is unjustified, especially since they have already invested in a year-long Pass or Season subscription. One player remarked, "I’m not gonna pay for a sub I’m not gonna use," while another complained, "I don’t know about you all but my ass isn’t paying 6 bucks for a shield."

Developer Saber has promised to make the shield available via their Accolades shop in a future update, but no timeline has been provided. This situation has created a rift within the Space Marine 2 community, with many questioning the developer’s motives and monetization strategies. Despite generally receiving praise for their live service model, this particular decision has been met with strong criticism.