Helldivers 2’s Democratic Detonation Warbond launches next week

Arrowhead Game Studios has detailed Helldivers 2’s latest premium Warbond.

Democratic Detonation will be released for PlayStation 5 and PC on April 11.

The DLC will include new weapons, armour, emotes and capes, which are showcased in the reveal trailer below.

Here’s a round-up of the weapons and armour, described by Katherine Baskin, Arrowhead’s social media and community manager, on the PlayStation Blog:

• BR-14 Adjudicator Rifle: Deliver righteous judgement to your enemies with accuracy. This armour-penetrating assault rifle is best used against smaller groups.
• R-36 Eruptor Rifle: Keep your distance… this bolt-action rifle fires jet-assisted shells that explode shrapnel in all directions upon impact. All directions. Even your face.
• CB-9 Exploding Crossbow: Kaboom! Enjoy powerful exploding bolts that dish out max damage upon direct impact. Gravity must be accounted for when aiming.
• G-123 Thermite Grenade: This little beauty can stick to surfaces before burning up to a toasty 2000°C.
• GP-31 Grenade Pistol: Does what it says on the label – a pistol that fires grenades. Don’t forget to reload between shots though.
• Expert Extraction Pilot Booster: Need to get out of a jam fast? This booster lowers the time it takes for the extraction shuttle to reach the extraction beacon. Home in time for dinner.
• CE-27 Ground Breaker: Medium Armour. “The ground is just another obstacle that hasn’t yet been cleared.” – SGM Janet Jones, Excavation Corps Founder.
• CE-07 Demolition Specialist: Light Armour. Originally worn by Lunar terraformers, this suit can withstand rapid changes in pressure, heat, and personal velocity.
• FS-55 Devastator: Heavy Armour. Domestic versions of this armour allow colonial farmers to safely plant crops and mines side-by-side while staying in one piece.

Unlike the first Warbond, Helldivers Mobilize, which was free, Premium Warbonds can be unlocked with Super Credits, which can be purchased from the in-game store or discovered in missions by exploring points of interest.

Once players own a Warbond, they can spend medals to unlock different content. Medals are awarded by completing objectives, missions, and operations, and can also be found by exploring the battlefield.