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Helldivers 2 Warbond Ignites Fire and Prodigy Anthems

Jul 31, 2024 9:13 AM

Helldivers 2 is set to launch its new Freedom’s Flame Warbond on August 8, following the major Escalation of Freedom update. This Warbond introduces fiery new gear that has the community excited. Key additions include the Cookout shotgun, Torcher flamethrower, and Crisper handgun. Players can also transform their hellpods into fire bombs and utilize new armor like the Heatseeker and Draconaught suits, offering significant fire damage resistance. Fans are already discussing possible future additions, like an "Orbital Flamethrower," demonstrating the community's passion for explosive, fire-based gameplay.

What new weapons and gear are being introduced in Helldivers 2's Freedom’s Flame Warbond?n

The new Freedom’s Flame Warbond brings an incendiary shotgun named the Cookout, a flamethrower called the Torcher, and a fire-shooting handgun referred to as the Crisper. Additionally, players can turn their hellpods into fire bombs, wear new armor like the Heatseeker and Draconaught suits, and gain 75% damage resistance to fire.

For those new to Helldivers 2, it is a cooperative twin-stick shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. Building on its predecessor's success, the game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and intense combat scenarios set in a futuristic universe where players fight to protect Super Earth from invading alien species. With frequent updates and passionate community involvement, Helldivers 2 continues to expand its gameplay experience, making it a favorite among shooter enthusiasts.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-31 09:42:04
The new gear in Helldivers 2's Freedom’s Flame Warbond has explosive fun written all over it, with the Cookout shotgun, Torcher flamethrower, and Crisper handgun turning up the heat. Plus, those new fire-resistant suits and hellpod firebombs will definitely add a fiery twist to our cooperative mayhem 🔥
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-07-31 09:30:04
The new Freedom’s Flame Warbond in Helldivers 2 is turning up the heat with gear that's as fun as it is fiery. Can't wait to see how the community sets everything ablaze with the Cookout, Torcher, and Crisper weapons—looks like it’s going to be a blast
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-07-31 09:24:03
Man, the Freedom’s Flame Warbond seems like it's gonna set the Helldivers 2 community ablaze—pun intended I mean, who wouldn't be stoked to bring the heat with the Torcher and Cookout while rocking that fiery new armor
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