When is the next Helldivers 2 update?

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What's new in Helldivers 2?

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Congratulations Helldivers, Malevelon Creek is ours! Thanks to a heroic campaign over the weekend, Automaton forces have been pushed out of The Creek. This was a major order, so log in to receive your Medals, soldier.

Helldivers 2 is set to add new major updates every month, in the form of new Warbonds for players to work through. Though the next one hasn't been detailed yet, we do know when it'll arrive.

Since its launch, Helldivers 2 has proven itself to be one of the best PS5 games to come out on the console. It's also a blast to play with pals, earning it a spot amongst our picks for the best co-op games to play with friends, Now, we get to look ahead to our second big content drop.

Here's when to expect the next major Helldivers 2 update. We'll detail what's being added, and keep this page updated regarding future major updates. For now, here's what's being added.

When is the next Helldivers 2 update?

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Helldivers 2's next major update will arrive on April 11. This is according to the official Helldivers 2 Warbond FAQ, which states: 'For right now, Warbonds will be released every second Thursday of the month. Every time a new Warbond is released, you will be able to preview the content, and the Warbonds will never disappear, so you can purchase them or not whenever you want to.' We don't have specifics just yet, so stay tuned for updates.

Here's what was added in the last update:

• EX Series Prototypes (Armor) - EX-03 Prototype, EX-16 Prototype, EX-00 Prototype, Three capes including the Botslayer.
• New weapons - LAS-16 Sickle laser rifle, SG-8P Punisher Plasma shotgun (modified Punisher shotgun), ARC-12 Blitzer rifle
• New Grenade - Stun Grenade
• New sidearm - LAS-7 Dagger Pistol
• Three new player cards matching the new armor sets
• Three new emotes

You can check out some of the post-launch content by watching the video embedded below:

When is the next Helldivers 2 update? FAQs

What is a Warbond in Helldivers 2?

A Warbond is essentially a Battle Pass. There's one in the base game, as well as a premium one called Steeled Veterans. Cutting Edge will add another Premium Battle Pass, allowing players to use Medals to unlock new rewards.

Are Helldivers 2 Warbonds free?

No, the upcoming Cutting Edge Warbond will require Super Credits to purchase. While these can be found in-game, and unlocked via the base Battle Pass, you may need to spend real money to get enough to unlock the next Warbond. A price has yet to be given, but if it's the same as the other Premium Warbond, it'll be 1000 Super Credits.

How do you unlock the new weapons and armor from Warbonds?

New Warbond will function the same as the other two currently in the game. You'll earn Medals in missions, and then use them to slowly work your way through the Battle Pass rewards. You will not have access to everything after buying the Warbond.

That's what you need to know about Helldivers 2's next major update. For more on the game, be sure to check out our Helldivers 2 review. Elsewhere, there's our look at the best PS5 exclusives to play right now.

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