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Join your fellow soldiers and spread democracy to hostile alien planets in Helldivers 2! Read on to learn how to pre-order it, how much it costs, and if it has any alternate editions and DLC.
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Helldivers 2 DLC
Helldivers 2 is consistently updated with balance changes and fresh content, including new weapons and gear. For instance, the Python Commandos released in December 2025 introduced a host of new weapons, armor, cosmetics, and more.
Additionally, the Escalation of Freedom update in August 2024 significantly elevated the challenge with a harder difficulty level, more objectives and missions, gameplay adjustments, and new enemies.
Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny
The Omens of Tyranny update for Helldivers 2 was shadow-dropped during The Game Awards 2024 and reintroduces the Illuminate faction, an enemy type that has been absent in the series for nearly a century—since the first Helldivers. These adversaries employ mind control to convert citizens into The Voteless, turning them against Super Earth’s democratic ideals. The update also expands the battlefield to urban environments within Super Earth’s colonies, now under siege by the Illuminate.
To counter these threats, a new squad-based transport option arrives with the update: the Fast Recon Vehicle (FRV). This stratagem allows the whole team to traverse the battlefield together, with the added bonus of passengers being able to fire upon enemies while on the move.
Helldivers 2 Warbonds
The Helldivers 2 "Python Commandos" Premium Warbond is set to deploy on December 2. The Warbond is focused on providing enhanced firepower and gear for Helldivers accused of being "the best" by the Ministry of Defense.
Highlights of the new Weapons & Stratagems include the M-1000 Maxigun, a belt-fed minigun with ultra-high ammo capacity, a new drone called the AX/FLAM-75 "Guard Dog" Hot Dog, which is equipped with a flamethrower, and the CQC-9 Defoliation Tool, which acts as a heavy-duty machete. Most uniquely, the Warbond introduces the AR/GL-21 One-Two, a heavy combination assault rifle and grenade launcher that offers increased versatility in the primary weapon slot.
For Armors & Capes, the Python Commandos Warbond offers two new sets. The RS-20 Constrictor is a light armor set and the official uniform of the League of Patriotic Arm Wrestlers, while the RS-40 Best of Prey is a heavy armor set inspired by the legendary Helldiver Ronald Mambo. Both armor sets are equipped with the Rock Solid
passive ability, which helps the wearer resist staggering and ragdolling attacks. Players will also receive two new capes—Foe Rent Asunder and Mark of the Constrictor—along with coordinating player cards.
Finally, the Warbond introduces new Patterns & Emotes, including the Front-Leaning Rest Position emote and the Chameleon Camo pattern, which can be applied to the FRV, Exosuit, Hellpod, and Shuttle.
Helldivers 2 Pre-Orders
Standard Edition
Helldivers 2 can be purchased on both Steam and the PS Store. The Standard Edition costs $39.99. If you pre-ordered the Standard Edition of the game, you will get the following bonuses:
● TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand Armour Set
● TR-62 Knight Armour Set
● TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armour Set
At present, these items are accessible solely to individuals who pre-ordered the game when it was first available for pre-purchase.
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Super Citizen Edition
The Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition is available for purchase on Steam and the PlayStation Store at a price of $59.99. It includes the following bonuses:
● TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand Armour Set
● TR-62 Knight Armour Set
● TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armour Set
● DP-53 Savior of the Free Armour Set
● Will of the People Cape
● MP-98 Knight Weapon
● Super Citizen Status
● Stratagem Hero Ship Game
● Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond
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