Arrowhead Recreation Studios and Sony have introduced a brand new Helldivers 2 Warbond, and this one is all about hearth, so should you’re a fan of flamethrowers and incendiary weapons, you are in luck.
In some methods, the Freedom’s Flame Warbond, which lands on August eighth, is the polar reverse (hem, hem) of the Polar Patriots Warbond, though this one’s packing considerably extra weaponry themed round its title.
First up, you are getting two new major weapons. The SG-451 Cookout, which is probably going named after Ray Bradbury’s iconic Fahrenheit 451 (or maybe the temperature to which the title refers), is a “pump motion shotgun that unleashes a burst of incendiary phosphorus pellets”. Feels like enjoyable.
The second new major weapon is a literal flamethrower. The FLAM-66 Torcher works in an identical technique to Helldivers 2‘s present flamethrowers, so just remember to’re not close to your squadmates once you begin blasting (or, alternatively, be sure to are should you’re seeking to lose some buddies).
Lest you assume that is the one flamethrower you are getting, assume once more. The Freedom’s Flame Warbond additionally brings the P-72 Crisper secondary weapon, described as a “flamethrower that matches in your pocket”. It is primarily a pistol that shoots hearth. Lastly, my childhood goals have come true!
A brand new Booster offers you the prospect to set hearth to the battlefield once you land, which is right for clearing out hordes of enemies (however maybe not preferrred should you’re planning to land subsequent to your squadmates). You may additionally discover new armor units that grant resistance to fireplace, although, so maybe you possibly can advocate your squadmates put on that armor.
There’s a lot extra coming within the Freedom’s Flame Warbond too, so make certain to learn the complete checklist of additives should you’re planning to drop some Tremendous Credit on this one subsequent week.
The Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond lands on August eighth. The sport is accessible proper now for PC and PlayStation 5, and you’ll learn our evaluate of it proper right here.