Summary
While the major Omens of Tyranny update garnered much of the headlines,Helldivers 2also released a new Warbond to add even more cosmetic and helpful gear to deal with the new threat. It’s been a big week for fans ofHelldivers 2, as the game has seen a significant expansion thanks in large part to a new free update, finally bringing a heavily leaked faction back to the game.
Featured atThe Game Awards 2024,Helldivers 2released a brand-new free expansion update known as Omens of Tyranny, which sees the Illuminate faction return as the game’s third faction. However, players will likely have noticed that the update includes new battlegrounds, letting players fight enemies in the streets of urban cities, switching up the usual open combat for something tighter and with fewer escape routes. The newest Warbond has also arrived to help deal with these closer encounters.
Known as Urban Legends, the newest addition to thelist ofHelldivers 2Warbondsadds some unique weapons and stratagems to assist with urban warfare. Players can utilize the first melee weapon available in the secondary loadout slot, known as the SQC-19 Stun Lance, featuring great range to keep enemies at bay. The SH-51 Directional Shield will help hold enemies back, allowing for safety when using the stun lance. In addition, players can call in an Anti-Tank Emplacement, a Flame Sentry, or armed Resupply pods to further assist in taking down enemies like The Voteless.
Helldivers 2 Urban Legends Lets Players Become Spartan Warriors
In addition to the new weapons, players can complete their Spartan Warror-inspired gear by equipping the SR-18 Roadblock heavy armor. The helmet features a crest, resembling the ancient warrior’s helmet style, as well as pauldrons that are a little more bulky. As an alternative, players can instead equip the SR-24 Street Scout, light armor that allows for faster movement. Both sets come with the Siege Ready passive boost, increasing primary weapon reload speed by 30% and ammo capacity by another 20%, perfect for taking downThe Voteless within theHelldivers 2Omens of Tyranny update.
While this latest update has proven to be a popular one with fans, some have wondered what’s next for the popular multiplayer shooter. While unofficial, one leaker has indicatedHelldivers 2could be crossing over withKillzone. Largely dormant now, as developer Guerrilla Games focuses on the Horizon series,Killzonewas a popular FPS franchise for Sony and could be a great candidate to bring content into a game likeHelldivers 2.
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