Helldivers 2 Cutting Edge release date – here’s when you can expect the next update
Helldivers 2 will get its first major update next week. It’s a new Warbond (Battle Pass) called Cutting Edge and adds new weapons and armor for players to try out. It appears that the new weapons are focused on energy/laser weaponry.
Since its launch Helldivers 2 has proven to be one of the best PS5 games on the console. It’s also great to play with friends, earning it a place in our selection of the best co-op games to play with friends. Now we can look ahead to our first major content drop.
This is when you can expect the next major Helldivers 2 update, which arrives as the Cutting Edge Warbond. We will detail what is being added and keep this page posted for future major updates. For now, this is what will be added next week.
When is the next Helldivers 2 update?
Helldivers 2′The game’s next major update will be released on March 14, 2024. It’s a new Warbond called Cutting Edge and it adds a number of new weapons for players to unlock and battle with. There’s also new armor, including three new capes and three new armor sets to equip and try out. Below is a list of content included in the Cutting Edge Warbond.
- 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 – Shock grenade
- New side arm – LAS-7 Dagger pistol
- Three new player cards to match the new armor sets
- Three new emotions
You can check out some of the new content by watching the video below:
When is the next Helldivers 2 update? Frequently Asked Questions
What is a War League in Helldivers 2?
A Warbond is essentially a Battle Pass. There is one in the base game, as well as a premium game called Steeled Veterans. Cutting Edge adds another Premium Battle Pass, which allows players to use medals to unlock new rewards.
Is the Helldivers 2 Cutting Edge Warbond free?
No, the upcoming Cutting Edge Warbond requires Super Credits to purchase. While these can be found in-game and unlocked through the base Battle Pass, you may have to spend real money to get enough to unlock the next Warbond. A price has yet to be given, but if it is the same as the other Premium Warbond it will be 1000 Super Credits.
How do you unlock the Cutting Edge Warbond’s new weapons and armor?
The new Cutting Edge Warbond will function the same as the other two currently in the game. You earn medals during missions and then use them to slowly work your way through the Battle Pass rewards. You won’t have access to everything after purchasing the Warbond.
What about the mech suits?
Arrowhead Game Studios updated Helldivers 2 on March 7, 2024, adding a new Order for players to take on. This teases the arrival of mech suits, which have also been teased in the game Twitter account. It’s unclear whether these will arrive before the Cutting Edge Warbond, or alongside it. We will update this page as we hear more.
That’s what you need to know about Helldivers 2’s next big update. For more information about the game, check out our Helldivers 2 review. Elsewhere there is our look at the best PS5 exclusives to play now.