Arrowhead Reveals Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond

Arrowhead is adding the Scope of Authority premium Warbond to Helldivers 2 on October 20, introducing new weapons, armor, and equipment designed around precision combat in the game.

According to Insider Gaming, the update includes a bolt action sniper rifle, a machine pistol, new stratagems, armor sets, and additional player customization items.

Arrowhead said the Warbond focuses on the concept of "scope" for Helldivers 2 players.

The first weapon listed is the R-40 Sightliner, a primary bolt action sniper rifle. The P-44 Mist is a one handed machine pistol, while the AMW-20 Apex is a backpack fed anti materiel rifle stratagem with assisted reload, according to Insider Gaming.

Arrowhead described the AMW-20 Apex as "a more powerful and armor-penetrating, backpack-fed, colossal anti-materiel rifle featuring assisted reload."

The Warbond also adds the LAS-44 Nova energy rifle stratagem, which fires a high precision thermal projectile after charging and provides players with infinite ammunition. The G-11 Caltrops throwable releases proximity detonated submunitions that slow and stun nearby enemies.

Insider Gaming reported that the armor lineup includes the SS-33 Mimetic Marshal light armor and the S-15 Focal Point medium armor. The light armor is inspired by traditional ghillie suits and is paired with the Mimetic Mesh Cape and player card.

The two armor sets share the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range. The update also introduces the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and the Longshot player title.