Highlights

  • Helldivers 2 players can access new weapons, armor, and cosmetic items on April 11 with the "Democratic Detonation" Premium Warbond.
  • The update features new primary weapons like the BR-14 Adjudicator Rifle and R-36 Eruptor Rifle, along with explosive secondary weapons.
  • Players can expect new armor suits like the CE-27 Ground Breaker and CE-07 Demolition Specialist, as well as stylish capes for customization.

Loyal Super Earth patriots should mark their calendars for April 11, as a new Premium Warbond is set to be deployed in Helldivers 2 on that date. Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s sci-fi co-op shooter has been a breakout hit since dropping into battle in February, with a growing legion of Helldivers 2 players enlisting to challenge Cyborgs and insectoid Terminids across the universe in the name of the Super Earth democracy. Helldivers 2 quickly became one of the most-played titles on Steam less than a day after its launch, and its developers are continuing to support the game with several updates.

Part of these updates include new additions to Helldivers 2’s permanent Battle Pass, which allows players to purchase new weapons and gear by trading in Medals and other currency gained during regular gameplay. This stands apart from other live-service games like Halo Infinite, which have their players advance their Battle Pass through an XP progression system. Helldivers 2’s Warbond system has been seen as both a blessing and a curse among fans, as while it eliminates the need for time-specific seasonal events, it also requires a hefty grind and could discourage solo play.

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Helldivers 2 fans can look forward to a new Premium Warbond on April 11. This battle pass extension is code-named “Democratic Detonation” and will grant players access to a host of new Helldivers 2 weapons, armor, and cosmetic items. The new primary weapons include the BR-14 Adjudicator Rifle, which fires armor-piercing rounds and works best against small groups of enemies. There’s also the R-36 Eruptor Rifle, a bolt-action gun that fires jet-assisted shells that explode shrapnel in all directions – including the player’s if they aren’t careful. Lastly, the CB-9 Exploding Crossbow will unleash powerful exploding bolts that dish out maximum damage upon impact.

New Helldivers 2 Battle Pass Items

Primary Weapons

Secondary Weapons and Utility Booster

Armor and Cosmetics

Helldivers 2’s next Warbond will also introduce a host of secondary weapons including the G-123 Thermite Grenades, which can stick to surfaces before heating things to 2,000°C. The GP-31 Grenade Pistol does exactly what its name implies by firing grenades at unlucky enemies. For those who need to flee the battlefield in a hurry, the soon-to-be-added Expert Extraction Pilot Booster lowers the amount of time it takes for an extraction shuttle to reach the extraction beacon.

The soldiers of Super Earth will also look fiercer than ever when this new Warbond launches thanks to its new Helldivers 2 armor and cosmetics. The new armor suits consist of the CE-27 Ground Breaker (Medium), CE-07 Demolition Specialist (Light), and FS-55 Devastator (Heavy). Players will also be able to accessorize with three new capes: Harbinger of True Equality, Eagle’s Fury, and Freedom’s Tapestry. All of this new content will be available to Helldivers 2 players on April 11.