Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has revealed what we will anticipate from the subsequent premium Warbond, Exo Experts.
Serving to you “stride with unwavering intent throughout hostile territory in a march of mech-enhanced Managed Democracy” and “display elite efficiency one affluent hydraulic step at a time,” the Exo Experts Warbond drops on April 28.
“Machines… Our enemies… However they will also be forces for good, instruments at our disposal, and when you’ll want to battle fireplace with fireplace it is very important be an Exo Knowledgeable,” the workforce teases on the official PlayStation blog. “The Ministry of Protection has authorised the speedy mobilisation of latest Exosuits to assist in our ongoing battle efforts in opposition to the enemies of Managed Democracy.”
As for what we get? First up is the EXO-51 Lumberer, “a contemporary reinvention of the Lumberers of the primary Galactic Battle.” Geared up with an anti-tank cannon and a flamethrower, you can unleash “most devastation upon your foes after which purge smaller enemies within the flames of Liberty.” In order that’s good.
In the meantime, the EXO-55 Breakthrough boasts a flak cannon and a ballistics protect, permitting you to face off with Tremendous Earth’s hardest foes while laying down heavy fireplace, and the MGX-42 Bullet Storm, which is described as “a disposable machine gun sporting caseless ammunition in a number of barrels.”
There’s additionally the SMG-203 Gallant, a submachine gun with a excessive price of fireside that “sacrifices clip measurement for elevated penetration.” Lastly, to spherical out your equipment, strive the brand new P-33 Missile Pistol using the newest in guided, heat-propelled rounds and a lock-on characteristic “confirmed to hit its goal 60% of the time, each time.” Heh.
In phrases of armors and capes, the O-2 Heavy Operator armor is the state-mandated uniform for Tremendous Earth Residents “who should function heavy equipment and is finest paired with the Watchful Compatriot cape” and comes with the Oxygenator perk permitting you to stroll, run, and slide barely faster. The Exosuit Licensed title and Thumb of Approval emote and victory pose full the pack.
Arrowhead just lately spilled the beans on the 177 million(!) incidents of pleasant fireplace we have collectively enacted in Helldivers 2’s second 12 months, pointing the finger squarely on the 34 million unintended deaths brought on by the Eagle Strafing Run.
Try IGN’s current interview with recreation director Mikael Eriksson for extra on what to anticipate.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and advisor with 15+ years expertise working with a number of the world’s greatest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.