Highlights
- Helldivers 2 is getting the Viper Commandos Warbond.
- The Warbond includes AR-23A Liberator Carbine and SG-22 Bushwhacker for close-quarters combat.
- Viper Commandos also offers armor sets, skins, utility items, and more.
Arrowhead Game Studios has unveiled Helldivers 2's Viper Commandos Warbond, set to release on June 13th. Responding to Helldivers 2 players' feedback, this new Warbond marks a shift in the developer's approach to such content, focusing on quality rather than quantity.
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. Players work together to protect Super Earth from various alien threats, navigating diverse environments and facing challenging enemies. Since its release, Helldivers 2 has seen regular updates, including increased level caps, new environmental hazards, and rebalanced gameplay elements to enhance the player experience.
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The Viper Commandos Warbond set, releasing June 13, includes a new version of the Helldivers 2’s Liberator: the AR-23A Liberator Carbine. This modified, shortened version of the classic weapon offers higher recoil but faster handling, ideal for close-quarters combat. Players can also equip the new SG-22 Bushwhacker, a triple-barrel, sawed-off shotgun with two firing modes, including one that discharges all three barrels simultaneously. Notably, the Bushwhacker is a secondary weapon, allowing players to combine it with their favorite primary weapon for versatile loadouts.
In addition, the Warbond's armor sets include the PH-9 Predator armor, inspired by a Viper Commando. The PH-202 Twigsnapper offers a rugged look perfect for jungle operations and complements the Executioner's Canopy cape. Both armor sets feature the Peak Physique passive, boosting Helldivers 2's melee weapon damage and handling, while also providing bare arms. Moreover, new victory poses have been added as well.
The Viper Commandos Warbond also includes new skins for hellpods, Exosuits, and Pelican-1, inspired by classic woodland and tiger stripe camouflage patterns. These additions enhance the customization of squads, providing a cohesive look for jungle missions. Players can also look forward to a new utility item: the throwing knife, perfect for quick, silent kills when ammo runs low. Additionally, the Warbond introduces the Experimental Infusion booster, which enhances stims with increased movement speed and damage reduction effects. Other new items include capes, player cards, and emotes.
Based on player feedback, Arrowhead Game Studios is adjusting the release schedule of Warbonds to prioritize meticulous polishing before each launch. Additionally, they are restructuring the contents of each Warbond, placing greater emphasis on high-quality armor and weapons rather than sheer quantity. Alongside the rollout of new content, the Helldivers 2 team is also addressing bugs and issues, reaffirming their dedication to maintaining an engaging gaming experience for players.
Helldivers 2's Viper Commandos Warbond
Weapons:
- AR-23A Liberator Carbine: Modified version with faster handling.
- SG-22 Bushwhacker: Triple-barrel shotgun for close encounters.
Armor:
- PH-9 Predator: Inspired by veteran stories, features Peak Physique passive.
- PH-202 Twigsnapper: Jungle heavy armor with similar attributes.
Customization:
- New skins for hellpods, Exosuits, and Pelican-1 inspired by woodland and tiger stripe camouflage patterns.
- Introduction of throwing knife and Experimental Infusion booster.
- New victory poses.
Additional Items:
- Capes, player cards, and emotes.
Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 is a third-person cooperative shooter developed by Arrowhead Games Studios for the PC and PlayStation 5 where players take control of a Helldiver set to protect the citizens of Super Earth by traveling to hostile alien worlds and destroying threats. Players undergo missions, defeat enemies, and use special items called Stratagems to help turn the tide of battle in this punishing release.
