Helldivers 2 offers plenty of customization options, making it essential for die-hard fans to collect every piece of gear. The TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set holds a special place in this regard. The highly coveted armor has a storied past, being one of the most exclusive armor sets to get in Helldivers 2. Whether for style, stats, or sheer completionist pride, you have a golden opportunity to add the prized armor set to your collection, and that too for free.
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How to Get the TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor Set in Helldivers 2
The TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set was a limited-time Twitch drop from watching Helldivers 2 streams during the launch month. The only way to get the coveted armor set afterward was to buy their unredeemed Twitch codes from eBay sellers at exorbitant prices. However, thanks to a new partnership with The Game Awards, the Alpha Commander armor set is shedding its exclusive nature for the Helldivers 2 community.
In celebration of Helldivers 2 winning the "Best Ongoing Game" category at The Game Awards 2024, the TR-117 Alpha Commander armor set is now available to all Steam players as a free DLC. This free offer will last seven days and expire on December 19, 2024, after which the armor set will be unlocked globally for all platforms at a fixed price
If you want to spread democracy in style earlier than the rest, and that too for free, here is how to claim the highly prestigious Alpha Commander set:
- Open the Helldivers 2 store page on Steam.
- Check its DLC page.
- Add the TR-117 Alpha Commander Set to your account.
- Launch the game and visit the Armory to equip your new armor.
- You can also just visit the TGA Steam page and click on the free item.
Helldivers 2 remains blocked in several countries following the PSN account-linking controversy. However, players from the blocked regions can still claim the Alpha Commander set as long as they bought the game before Sony pushed the PSN requirement.
Is the Alpha Commander Set Worth It?
Even after losing its exclusivity, the Alpha Commander armor set remains a worthy addition to any Armory in Helldivers 2.
The TR-117 Alpha Commander is a medium armor set featuring the Med-Kit armor passive that allows you to carry two additional Stims and increases the Stim effect by another 2 seconds. Considering how the new Illuminate enemies pack quite a punch, the extra Stims (and extra armor stats) are definitely worth having on any mission.
The CM-14 Physician set is a replica of the TR-117 Alpha Commander set with a different color scheme.
Halo fans will especially want the Alpha Commander set because of its obvious reference to Master Chief and his MJOLNIR armor. The armor design and color, the reference to John-117, and how Master Chief served as a ranking "Commander" make this a special inclusion in the Helldivers 2 world.
Helldivers 2
- Released
- February 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- 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
- Engine
- bitsquid
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Number of Players
- 1-4 players (online)
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
