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Helldivers 2offers plenty of customization options, making it essential for die-hard fans to collect every piece of gear. The TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set holds a special place in this regard. The highly coveted armor has a storied past, being one of themost exclusive armor sets to get inHelldivers 2. Whether for style, stats, or sheer completionist pride, you have a golden opportunity to add the prized armor set to your collection, and that too for free.
How to Get the TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor Set in Helldivers 2
The TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set was a limited-time Twitch drop from watchingHelldivers 2streams during the launch month. The only way to get the coveted armor set afterward was to buy their unredeemed Twitch codes from eBay sellers at exorbitant prices. However, thanks to a new partnership with The Game Awards, the Alpha Commander armor set is shedding its exclusive nature for theHelldivers 2community.
In celebration ofHelldivers 2winning the “Best Ongoing Game” category atThe Game Awards 2024, the TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set is nowavailable to all Steam players as a free DLC. This free offer will last seven days andexpire on May 21, 2025, after which the armor set will be unlocked globally for all platforms at a fixed price
If you want to spread democracy in style earlier than the rest, and that too for free, here is how to claim the highly prestigious Alpha Commander set:
Helldivers 2remains blocked in several countries following thePSN account-linking controversy. However, players from the blocked regions can still claim the Alpha Commander set as long as they bought the game before Sony pushed the PSN requirement.
Is the Alpha Commander Set Worth It?
Even after losing its exclusivity, the Alpha Commander armor set remains aworthy addition to any ArmoryinHelldivers 2.
The TR-117 Alpha Commander is a medium armor set featuring theMed-Kit armor passivethat allows you to carry two additional Stims and increases the Stim effect by another 2 seconds. Considering how the new Illuminate enemies pack quite a punch, the extra Stims (and extra armor stats) are definitely worth having on any mission.
The CM-14 Physician set is a replica of the TR-117 Alpha Commander set with a different color scheme.
Halofans will especially want the Alpha Commander set because of its obvious reference toMaster Chief and his MJOLNIR armor. The armor design and color, the reference to John-117, and how Master Chief served as a ranking “Commander” make this a special inclusion in theHelldivers 2world.
