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Helldivers 2has been on a roll lately. Following the return of the Illuminate and the release of a new Urban Legends Warbond, all within a week, the cooperative shooter has dropped a highly wished-for crossover event with the critically acclaimedKillzonefranchise.
Recent leaks had already suggestedKillzone-inspired armor sets inHelldivers 2. However, no one would have thought that theHelldivers 2xKillzone 2crossover content would only be available via the Superstore for Super Credits.
So, the rumored “Righteous Revenants” content pack is not another Warbond. You get two sets ofKillzoneitems that, while certainly having serious drip, are priced ridiculously high. Even the biggest fans will have to ask whether the newKillzone 2crossover content is worth buying—all to fulfill their dreams of becoming a Helghast inHelldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 x Killzone 2 Crossover Breakdown
TheKillzone 2collaboration event is being split into two parts forHelldivers 2. The first one, calledAssault Infantry, is currently live. The second part is set for release by Christmas, which should revolve around the Scout Sniper, as teased in the announcement’s official banner as well as in recent leaks.
Here’s everything that theKillzone 2crossover (part one) brings inHelldivers 2, and at what cost. The second part will be updated upon its availability.
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How Good Is the Helldivers 2 x Killzone 2 Collab?
You will need to spend1,975 Super Creditsto unlock the entireKillzone 2crossover inHelldivers 2, making it anextremely expensive microtransaction! Adding more salt to the wound is that you can only purchase Super Credits in either 1,000 SC or 2,100 SC bundles. Either way, you will end up paying$19.99for the wholeKillzone 2set, which is the same price you would normally pay for two Premium Warbonds.
While you canfarm free Super Credits, the grind will take too much time (probably a month) and theKillzone 2crossoverevent expires in five days.
As one of our readers pointed out, spamming level 1 missions can get you around 2-300 Super Credits in a couple of hours. So, you may potentially get $20 worth of SC in about a week. Our mention of the same grind taking a month reflects players sticking to the main missions.
With the second part inbound, the total cost for buying all the in-gameKillzonemerch would match the price for a new game, or as previously mentioned, worth a couple of thebest Premium Warbondsfor a ton of content inHelldivers 2.
So,is it worth spending your hard-earned savingson thisKillzone 2collab? Not at all. As broken down below, neither the weapon nor the armor falls in the pay-to-win category. Cosmetics are always optional, but paying 150 SC for a player title is pushing it.
If you are interested in getting some exclusive bragging rights, feel free to get your wallet. Otherwise, theHelldivers 2xKillzone 2crossover is a stark reminder of corporate greed. Super Earth’s Ministry of Prosperity should do better.
StA-52 Assault Rifle
The StA-52 features a massive drum magazine to provide light-armor-penetrating sustained fire. It does the same damage as theAR-23 Liberator, but with a significantly higher fire rate. It comes without an optic, though, which is disappointing considering you are paying half a Warbond price. Here’s a quick comparison between the two.
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AC-1 Dutiful (Body Armor and Helmet)
TheKillzone 2body armor (medium) features an all-new armor passive called Acclimated that gives50 percent resistance to fire, gas, acid, and electrical damage. While looking good on paper, the chance of facing all or most of those elements on a single map inHelldivers 2is next to zero. You would fare better with equipping armor designed specifically for a single element. These give 75-90 percent resistance depending on the armor set, boosting your defensive stats and survival chances.
Additionally, the AC-1 Dutiful body armor is not even aesthetically pleasing to look at. However, theHelghast helmet looks stunning. You no longer have to make do with theDeath Korps of Krieg helmet inHelldivers 2. You can now serve Super Earth as an actual Helghast.
If you must buy only one thing from thisKillzone 2crossover, get the AC-1 Helmet. Try pairing it with either the B-08 Light Gunner or CE-27 Ground Breaker body armor. They are the closest that comes to the Helghast design.
Strength in Our Arms (Cape and Player Card)
Both the cape and the player card feature the icon Helghast Triad of the Helghan Empire. With dozens of cosmetics already inHelldivers 2, paying 400 SC to just complete a set is not just steep but also borderline predatory.
Assault Infantry (Player Title)
This would be themost exclusive player titleto get inHelldivers 2.Every other player titlecan be unlocked through gameplay, buying the Super Citizen Edition, or unlocking a Premium Warbond.Assault Infantry, with the iconic Helghast helmet icon, however, can only be unlocked through the Superstore. So, you have no choice but to wait for theKillzone 2title to appear in the weekly rotation.
