Helldivers 2 Finally Sets a Date for Its Warhammer 40k Crossover Warbond
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Helldivers 2 is officially releasing its Warhammer 40k crossover warbond, Castellan's Creed, on August 12th, bringing iconic Astra Militarum gear, meltaguns, and Cadian Kasrkin armor to the galactic shooter.
The crossover collaboration we have all been waiting for finally has a locked-in arrival date. According to a recent report by Mark Warren over at Rock Paper Shotgun, the Helldivers 2 Warhammer 40k warbond drops on August 12th. Titled Castellan's Creed, the new drop brings heavily inspired Astra Militarum Cadian Kasrkin gear straight into the galactic fight for Super Earth.
Players picking up the warbond can expect a classic content spread featuring two distinct armor sets alongside a lethal arsenal of new hardware. The package includes a hot-shot marksman rifle as the primary option, a hard-hitting bolt pistol sidearm, and the much-anticipated meltagun and meltamines. The heavy Demo-Trooper and medium Sharpshooter armor sets both come equipped with passive buffs to weapon handling and support weapon reload speeds, complemented by the usual array of custom capes, banners, and vehicle cosmetics.
Arrowhead has confirmed that while the warbond can be unlocked using Super Credits earned through regular gameplay or purchased directly, premium warbond tokens will not work for this specific crossover. Lore enthusiasts looking to justify Warhammer armaments in the Helldivers universe will find an in-game explanation tied to a heroic last stand on Chara during the First Galactic War. As communities log back in to test out the new gear, the timing also coincides with Arrowhead's ongoing efforts to clamp down on economy exploits and super credit farming.
Tags: Helldivers 2, Warhammer 40k, PC Gaming, Console Gaming, Gaming News
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun