Arrowhead Studios and Sony Interactive Entertainment unveil the Truth Enforcers Warbond, a premium content expansion for Helldivers 2. This substantial update delivers a powerful arsenal and stylistic enhancements.
Helldivers 2: Truth Enforcers Warbond – New Weapons, Armor, and Cosmetics
Become a Super Earth Truth Enforcer This Halloween (October 31, 2024)
Arriving just in time for Halloween, the Truth Enforcers Warbond, a new content drop for Helldivers 2, launches October 31, 2024. This isn't just a cosmetic update; it's a major gameplay boost, equipping players to become Super Earth's elite Truth Enforcers, according to Arrowhead Game Studios' Social Media and Community Manager, Katherine Baskin.Warbonds function similarly to a battle pass, using earned Medals to unlock items. Unlike typical battle passes, Warbonds are permanently accessible after purchase, allowing players to unlock content at their own pace. Available for 1,000 Super Credits via the Acquisitions Center on your Destroyer ship, the Truth Enforcers Warbond promises significant upgrades.
The Warbond centers around upholding the Ministry of Truth's unwavering principles. Expect cutting-edge weaponry and armor designed to help Helldivers overcome any challenge.
Show your loyalty with the new PLAS-15 Loyalist Plasma Pistol—a versatile sidearm offering both rapid semi-auto fire and powerful charged shots. For intense close-quarters combat, the SMG-32 Reprimand delivers rapid fire. Need crowd control? The SG-20 Halt shotgun alternates between stunning blasts and armor-piercing flechettes.
Demonstrate your commitment to Super Earth with two new armor sets: the UF-16 Inspector (sleek white light armor with red accents and the "Proof of Faultless Virtue" cape) and the UF-50 Bloodhound (medium armor, red accents, and the "Pride of the Whistleblower" cape). Both offer the Unflinching perk, reducing stagger from incoming fire.
Beyond armor, expect new banners, cosmetic patterns for your Hellpods, exosuits, and Pelican-1, plus the "At Ease" emote—a statement of unwavering resolve.
The Dead Sprint booster lets you sprint and dive even when out of stamina (at the cost of health), a high-risk, high-reward option for crucial maneuvers.
Helldivers 2's Future: Addressing Player Base Concerns
Despite a strong initial launch (peaking at 458,709 concurrent Steam players, excluding PS5), Helldivers 2 saw a player base decline. This was largely due to initial account linking restrictions impacting access in over 177 countries, a decision later reversed by Sony. Steam concurrent players dropped to around 30,000, rising to over 60,000 after the August Escalation of Freedom update but since settling near 40,000.
The Truth Enforcers Warbond aims to reignite interest. The exciting new content may well draw back former players and solidify Helldivers 2's position.
