Helldivers 2: Mechs & Vehicles Coming Soon

Mechs At 90% Completion

Arrowhead Games has confirmed that the mechs, specifically the EXO-44 Walker, are in a near-final state, with only a few bugs and balance tweaks remaining. The EXO-44 Walker, a staple of the original game, is now playable in Helldivers 2, and data miners have already gotten their hands on it.

• The EXO-44 Walker is armed with a minigun for horde clearing and a missile rack for taking down elites.
• There’s also a heavily armored variant, the EXO-48 Obsidian, featuring dual autocannons for maximum armor penetration.
• The iconic EXO-51 Lumberer, with its flamethrower and 90mm cannon, is a strong possibility for Helldivers 2.
• Mechs have limited ammo and cannot be reloaded, requiring players to call down replacements.

It’s likely that new ship modules will be introduced to enhance the mech class, potentially offering faster cooldowns, increased ammunition, and even additional armor.

Variable Vehicles for Voyaging

Data leaks reveal the presence of both light and heavy armored vehicles in Helldivers 2.

• The APC, a heavily armored transport, features a main turret, two flanking machine guns, and can carry all four players. This vehicle is designed to provide safe transport and firepower against large Automaton or Terminid groups.
• A lightweight buggy, reminiscent of the Warthog in Halo, is equipped with a single machine gun turret. This agile vehicle will make navigating missions and completing side objectives far smoother.

Leaked Warbond Primary Weapons

While these weapons aren’t yet available to players, their images and statistics have been leaked.

• CB-9 Crossbow: An explosive crossbow with a projectile drop.
• Arc-12 Blitzer Shotgun: An Arc-Thrower-style variant of the SG-8 Punisher shotgun.
• SG-8P Punisher: A plasma variant of the SG-8 Punisher shotgun with explosive properties.
• R-36 Eruptor: A bolt-action explosive rifle.
• Displacer Pack: A backpack that teleports the wearer upon taking lethal damage.
• Supply Pack: Similar to the Supply Pack Stratagem, but carrying six supply boxes instead of four.

Additional weapons are hinted at in the game files, including a plasma pistol, battle rifle, grenade pistol, laser pistol, laser-guided missile launcher, and a fire-and-forget missile launcher variant.

Lucent Opponents on the Horizon

The Illuminate faction, infamous for their shield technology, control-reversal tactics, and electrical attacks, are heavily rumored to return in Helldivers 2.

• The Illuminate employ unique combat strategies, focusing on control disruption and electrical attacks rather than overwhelming force.
• Dialogue from Destroyer crewmates in Helldivers 2 references the First Galactic War, suggesting a potential return of the Illuminate.
• Data miners have unearthed files hinting at new Illuminate enemies, including: Adept, Ghoul, Illusionist, Obelisk Fire, Outcast, Pathfinder, and Summoner.

Weapon Customization

Data leaks suggest that weapon customization will be a feature in Helldivers 2, adding depth and flexibility to gameplay.

• Attachments such as underbarrels, optics, muzzles, paint schemes, magazines, and ammo types have been discovered in the game files.
• This customization system could address weaknesses in existing weapons and offer a new level of tactical freedom.
• Arrowhead Games has mentioned plans for a helmet recolor feature, allowing players to match their helmet with their armor.