Ahead of Helldivers 2’s arrival on Xbox Series X/S next week, Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed a Halo-themed Legendary Warbond – featuring a range of familiar equipment – that’s heading to PS5 and PC players too.
Officially titled the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond (technically ODST stands for Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, but this is being jokingly reframed as Obedient Democracy Support Troopers in Helldivers 2), it launches alongside the game’s Xbox release on 26th August.
Legendary Warbonds cost 1,500 Super Credits (which can be found in-game or purchased with real money) and contain rewards gradually unlocked by playing. The crucial bit, though, is that Warbonds aren’t time-limited, meaning players can unlock everything at their own pace. Here’s what’s included in the Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond, as per today’s announcement:
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Weapons
- MA5C Assault Rifle – An iconic rifle; the definition of reliable and having taken down countless aliens bent on wiping out humanity, it is time to turn its sights on enemies of Managed Democracy. It comes equipped with the convenient ammo counter and a built-in compass – let it guide you to victory.
- M7S SMG – Silent and deadly, with caseless ammo and a non-removable suppressor; this weapon is ready to spread Freedom to every corner of the galaxy.
- M90A Shotgun – This powerful shotgun carries a kick and has a handy flashlight mounted on it so you can see the fear in your enemies’ eyes before you teach them a valuable lesson about Liberty.
- M6C/SOCOM Pistol – They say keep your friends close and your sidearm closer. Well, we say that. The standard-issue ODST sidearm is your silent ally in the field – equipped with a built-in laser sight, flashlight, and, for the first time in Helldivers 2, a suppressor to support stealth gameplay. Because sometimes the best way to enforce Peace is quietly…
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Armor
- A-9 Helljumper – Debuted during the New Mombasa Armor Show, this sleek ensemble is sure to turn heads and blow minds.
- A-35 Recon – Made famous by the Ministry of Intelligence’s hide-and-seek-and-destroy champion of ’52, this armor has been improved by removing excess shoulder protection.
- Feet First Armor Passive – Applied to both the above armor sets, this passive allows your Helldiver Helljumper to make less noise when moving, become immune to leg injuries, and increases the range of discovering points of interest by 30%.
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Capes and More
- Honored Heirloom Cape – Should the wearer of this cape perish at the hands of Freedom’s enemies, it is customary to pass the cape on to their bravest child during the funeral, inspiring the next generation to take up arms.
- Eye of the Clandestine Cape – Those who serve Liberty from the shadows often elect to stay anonymous, moving like traceless spectres through the night. May they watch over us always.
- More! – The Warbond will also include ODST-themed player cards, a new player title, “Rookie”, and new vehicle pattern in a very familiar color known as Mean Green.