The Galactic War in Helldivers 2 has reached a new extreme, where Super Earth is suddenly in immediate danger of an Illuminate invasion. In order to combat this growing threat, Super Earth Armed Forces has granted players access to the new weapons modification feature in Helldivers 2’s new Galactic Emergency update, giving players the tools to upgrade their weapons. With this new progression system, players can unlock various attachments for their primary weapons that affect their performance, as well as a variety of new weapon cosmetic patterns to customize their appearance.
Considering that both weapon mods, weapon cosmetics, and new progression systems have been highly requested features for Helldivers 2, this new weapon customization system and other features introduced in the Galactic Emergency update are marking several items off the community’s wish lists for the game. Already, the new weapon customization feature has quite a strong foundation, though it will continue to evolve throughout future updates for Helldivers 2 into something much bigger.
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Helldivers 2’s New Weapon Customization Feature Kills Multiple Birds With One Stone
Weapon Mods Push the Boundaries of Helldivers 2’s Primary Weapon Variety
As of the new Galactic Emergency update, the majority of primary weapons can now be customized with attachments and a cosmetic pattern. Depending on the weapon, there are different varieties of attachments available that change the weapon’s performance, though some primary weapons currently have no mods or cosmetics available. Over time, the primary weapons that currently don’t have modifications and cosmetics available are anticipated to receive them in the near future. Additionally, primary weapons that already have mods will have access to a larger selection of mods in the future as well.
Primary weapons that are added in future Warbonds in Helldivers 2 are said to have weapon customization available immediately upon release, and there is also the possibility of new customization options becoming available for these weapons after their release.
It’s also been said that weapon customization could potentially be added for secondary weapons and support weapons down the road, though, given Helldivers 2’s lack of a content roadmap, it’s unclear when these features will arrive, if ever. Regardless of how this feature will naturally evolve in future updates, it already has a strong foundation that can noticeably change the way certain primary weapons perform in combat.
Primary Weapon Cosmetic Patterns Are a Game-Changer for Player Expression in Helldivers 2
While cosmetic patterns for mech suits, Hellpods, the Pelican, and the FRV Stratagem were a big step towards players having more freedom of expression in customizing their Helldiver, this feature being available for primary weapons now takes Helldivers 2’s customization to the next level. Especially since prior requests for armor transmog in Helldivers 2 were shot down by Arrowhead Game Studios, having unlockable cosmetic patterns for primary weapons is arguably a fair compromise.
Helldivers 2’s Weapon Customization Feature Gives Casual and Hardcore Players a New Long-Term Progression System
With this new weapon customization feature, players will need to have the specific weapon unlocked and bring it into missions to begin earning XP for the weapon. Then, at certain level thresholds, weapon mods and cosmetic patterns will become available for purchase with Requisition Slips. Since this new progression system can’t be immediately bought out by hardcore players who have already reached the highest level in Helldivers 2 and are likely sitting at max Samples and Requisition Slips, this new feature arguably provides the perfect long-term progression system for hardcore players, while still being accessible to newer and more casual fans.
Players need to reach level 10 in Helldivers 2 to utilize the primary weapon customization feature.
Ultimately, this new weapon customization system brings together three highly requested features from the community, all in one convenient, surprise update. Despite how much room this feature has to grow in the future, it’s already shaping up to be a game-changer for customization and progression in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- bitsquid
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
