Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming "soon" – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Mar. 5, 2024Arrowhead announces what we’ve all been hoping for
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Long-rumoredHelldivers 2 mechsare officially on the way, and they’re coming “soon.”
After weeks of data mined info, leaks, and cryptic comments hinting at the imminent release of proper mecha suits,Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios confirmed the impending debut of the EXO-45 Patrio Exosuit in a tweet earlier today.
“Helldivers! The EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits are in full production in the factories of Tien Kwan,” Arrowhead said. “Ready for deployment on the battlefield soon!”
Helldivers 2 mechs were previously teased in a trailer which said they would be “coming soon after launch,” so we’re technically right on schedule with this reveal. Of course, “soon” could mean anything from this week to a few weeks from now, but a March release seems like a reasonable wager if nothing else.
There’s been some speculation, partly fueled by leaks, as to how these mechs will be implemented and outfitted. There’s little doubt that they’ll be heavy artillery equipped with what seem to be potent rocket launchers and machine guns, seemingly adept at clearing groups of enemies as well as decimating tanky targets.
That said, it remains to be seen whether mechs like the EXO-45 all use the same weapons or can be customized, not to mention whether they’re available as deployable stratagems, or perhaps as discoverable bonuses like the bonus SEAF cannon found in some missions. The uptime on mechs is also a big question, as I doubt the devs would be nice enough to let us pilot one for 40 minutes straight. Here’s hoping.
One thing’s for sure: Helldivers 2 recruits could use a big-ol' mech right about now. The war to defend Super Earth ain’t getting any easier, and as more planets fall to the bugs and bots,players are getting serious about galactic strategy.
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
We’re also holding out hope for a line ofHelldivers 2 vehicles– here’s what we know so far.
How to link your account in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals director reckons Concord flopped because it wasn’t original enough: “I don’t think anybody can accurately predict this”
I’ve waited 8 years for American Truck Simulator to recreate my hometown and I wasn’t prepared to see the 200-year-old tree my entire university mourned brought back to life
