Not only is
The Last Stand almost here, but
Relic, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to skip 1.7 altogether and go straight to 1.8! The patch, which will be released tomorrow, includes not only
The Last Stand game mode, but a long list of balance changes and bug fixes. Of course there are also
the new maps detailed here, but it is the combination of much awaited balanced changes and
The Last Stand game mode that truly make this an amazing patch. In the way of balance, Space Marines have a counter to melee, the Farseer can now use abilities without a cast time, and Hormagaunts receive only a +1 speed boost rather than +1.5 once they have purchased Adrenal Glands. But don't keep yourself in suspense, take a look at the complete patch notes yourself.
Have a look at the complete 1.8 patch notes here
