Helldivers 2 Warbond Set to Launch this Month: New Weapons, Armor, and More

Helldivers 2 has recently announced a new update for the title, called Warbond. The Warbond is ready to bring Cutting Edge, a series of new weaponry that will seemingly change the gameplay through various weapon techs, armors, and new features. Most gamers indulged in the world of Helldivers 2 will know that the developers recently nerfed the Rail Gun and tweaked a few other weapons in the game.

With mechs also promised in the upcoming updates, the Warbond brings plenty of content for gamers to enjoy for the time being. The Warbond allows one to enhance the loadout of liberty with futuristic tech and gadgets.

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All Warbond - Cutting Edge Additions in Helldivers 2 

The Warbond - Cutting Edge is coming to Helldivers 2 on March 14, 2024. Developers Arrowhead has officially teased the first look at the new weapons, armor, and emotes. The Cutting Edge Warbond update will feature lighting-spitting guns, experimental armor, and new emotes for gamers to try as they fight with their loadout of liberty. 

According to PlayStation and Arrowhead, the update is packed with 'high-voltage vibes.' The Cutting Edge gives gamers the chance to enhance their loadout with ultra-futuristic armors, guns that can spit lighting, and stylish capes and emotes.

Here's what one can expect:

The EX Series Prototypes

EX-03 Prototype 3

According to the official blog, the EX-03 Prototype 3 armor includes a rubber underlayer for insulation. It is a handy tech as the prototype's wires operate at 400,000 volts. 

EX-16 Prototype 16

The next on the list is the EX-16 Prototype 16. This armor generates an electric arc of strong magnetic field. One must avoid using this near stapled paperwork. 

EX-00 Prototype X

The final EX-00 Prototype X is the 'end result' of several billion Super Credits and 12 years of research into creating 'the Soldier of Tomorrow.' 

Expanded Arsenal of Weapons

LAS-16 Sickle

The LAS-16 Sickle is a laser rifle that fires burst shorts. It does not need reloading, however, users must watch the overheating on this weapon. 

SG-8P Punisher Plasma

The SG-8P Punisher Plasma is a deadly pick for both aliens and allies. The statistics of the weapon are yet to be discovered. 

ARC-12 Blitzer

ARC-12 Blitzer is a close-range lighting weapon that can also be charged to fire powerful bolts. This is a new type of addition to Helldivers 2. It is also great at taking out multiple targets. 

Accessories addition

Gamers can get their hands on capes and other accessories such as the Botslayer, a light tan cape one can equip in their fight. Arrowhead is also adding matching player cards for each cape and three new emotes.