Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has launched the Polar Patriots Premium Warbond as deliberate after the boss of the studio polled followers on whether or not it ought to go forward so quickly after what he known as “damaging sentiment” over the sport’s PlayStation Community account linking.
Sony’s controversial resolution to drive Helldivers 2 PC avid gamers to account hyperlink to PlayStation Community noticed the sport’s Steam person overview ranking collapse from ‘overwhelmingly constructive’ to ‘largely damaging’ after over 200,000 damaging critiques flooded Valve’s platform. The sheer quantity of damaging critiques left in such a brief house of time precipitated Johan Pilestedt, boss of developer Arrowhead, to tweet: “Ouch, proper within the overview rating.” Sony subsequently U-turned on its resolution, however Pilestedt has admitted Arrowhead should now rebuild belief with its group.
In a single day, Pilestedt polled his Twitter followers asking if Arrowhead ought to go forward and launch the Warbond following current occasions. “With the damaging sentiment round account linking, a priority from the group got here up about ‘is it tone deaf to launch a brand new (paid) warbond this quickly?’ and subsequently we’re placing it to an actual vote in true democratic trend,” he tweeted. “So please information us, would you slightly have the brand new Warbond: Polar Patriots.”
Two choices got: Launch Tomorrow or Delay Launch. Launch Tomorrow received out, with over 70% of the vote, and in the present day, Could 9, it has launched.
Thanks all people in your contribution. Democracy has spoken!
— Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) May 9, 2024
The discharge of the Premium Warbond comes after a tough couple of weeks for Arrowhead, which has run up in opposition to writer and Helldivers IP proprietor Sony over the proposed PSN account hyperlink mandate and fought to maintain its vocal hardcore followers on-side. Some Arrowhead workers had voiced their displeasure on the information, with statements made on the Helldivers Discord pored over by the sport’s group.
As for the Premium Warbond itself, with a deep freeze theme and a Snowtrooper vibe, Polar Patriots provides new weapons, armor, capes, and emotes to the explosive co-op PC and PlayStation 5 shooter. As with earlier Premium Warbonds, Polar Patriots prices 1,000 Tremendous Credit. When you can earn Tremendous Credit from gameplay and the Warbond itself, it’s also possible to purchase them for real-world cash. Through the in-game store, 1,000 Tremendous Credit prices $9.99. Premium Warbonds don’t expire, so you’ll be able to work your method by means of them at your personal tempo secure within the data their objects will stay obtainable.
Helldivers 2 Premium Warbond Polar Patriots contents:
Major Weapons
- AR-61 Tenderizer – An actual tentacle-tearer. This excessive calibre assault rifle has superior stopping energy however restricted journal dimension, so make every shot rely. Unpatriotic “banter” photographs aren’t advisable.
- SMG-72 Pummeler – A slower fee of fireside than your different SMGs however these concussive rounds will depart your enemies dazed, confused, and nonetheless very ugly. Good issues come to Helldivers who wait.
- PLAS-101 Air purifier – Set the entice. Maintain the set off. Allow them to cost at you. Smile. They’re getting nearer. Smile once more. Nearer. Smile. Nearer. Smile. Nearer… and launch the set off. S.P.L.A.T. The longer you’ll be able to maintain your nerve, and the set off, the larger the injury.
Secondary weapons / Utility Booster
- G-13 Incendiary Affect – Don’t waste time studying the directions, lob it on the enemy and run. This factor detonates on affect and ignites the realm in white phosphorus, so be sure you – and your allies – aren’t standing round having a chat.
- P-113 Verdict – The blokes in R&D love this one. Fuel-operated, semi-automatic, and chambers the most important centrefire cartridge of any lunpistol of its type. “Speedy Deliberation”, they name it. Fast-draw to look cool in entrance of your squad.
- Motivational Shocks – Actually shocks Helldivers again into motion after being hit and slowed by sneaky, unjust assaults just like the revolting bug acid vomit. Received’t allow you to a lot with space results like EMS strikes, although.
Armour
- CW-36 Winter Warrior – Mix into snowy environments with good camouflage. The enemy won’t ever see you coming, till it’s far too late. Ah the candy scent of stealth. Passive increase – Serve-assisted.
- CW-22 Kodiak – Totally pressure-tested by patriotic volunteers as a part of the Check Topics for Tremendous Earth Citizen Development Programme. Their sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Passive increase – Fortified.
- CW-4 Arctic Ranger – Includes a nifty utility belt boasting useful pockets that may be stuffed with any variety of issues – pocket knives, mementoes, fascinating rocks, Terminid tentacles, bits of bots, and so forth.
Capes
- Dissident’s Nightmare – Scientifically confirmed to be “terrifying” to dissent-afflicted residents throughout intensive testing in Patriotic Rehabilitation Centres.
- Pinions of Eternal Glory – All however ensures ascension to the immortal ranks of these enshrined within the Tremendous Earth Digital Archive of Valorous Acts.
- Order of the Honored Poll – Adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Honored Poll – a Ministry-sanctioned Patriot’s Membership for residents pledging to protect the sanctity of voting.
And, in fact, the brand new emotes! We all know our courageous, heroic troopers prefer to bust out a brand new transfer proper in the midst of ferocious battles – regardless of the lethal danger – so rock out with Mime Instrumentation, request incoming patriotic chat with Name the Helldivers, and seek for new voters with Distribute Ballots.
Wesley is the UK Information Editor for IGN. Discover him on Twitter at @wyp100. You possibly can attain Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.