Summary

• Helldivers 2 introduces a live-service model with regular content updates.
• Exosuits are set to be added to Helldivers 2, enhancing gameplay with immersive features.
• Exosuits originally appeared in the first game and trade out mobility for firepower.

Helldivers 2 has a lot of interesting mechanics and techniques to set it apart from other third-person shooters, but there's an addition coming that could send things to the next level. As a sequel to an acclaimed top-down shooter about violently spreading "managed democracy" throughout the galaxy, Helldivers 2 builds on an acclaimed legacy despite shifting up the gameplay perspective. Not every concept included in the original game has made it into the sequel, but the introduction of one particularly exciting component is only a matter of time.

Unlike the original game, Helldivers 2 uses a live-service model, with plans for updates that bring more content to the game at regular intervals. Although developer Arrowhead Game Studios hasn't yet revealed an official roap laying out the order, time frame, and content of updates, there's plenty to speculate about, such as the empty space on the galactic war map that could potentially house a future faction addition or two. There's also a small dose of more concrete information to be gleaned, as Arrowhead has officially revealed some of what will be coming in the future.

Exosuits Are Coming To Helldivers 2 In The Near Future

Exosuits were an exciting part of the original Helldivers, and Helldivers 2 is going to be incorporating mech-wearing possibilities once more at some point in the future. A pre-launch trailer revealed this update by showing a character clambering into a unit labeled "EXO-44 WALKER EXOSUIT MK3" and spinning up a rotary machine gun. Although no date has been given for when players can expect to jump into Helldivers 2 co-op play with exosuits, the trailer has a "Coming soon after launch" note at the bottom of the screen, so it shouldn't be a particularly long wait.

Why Exosuits Are An Exciting Helldivers 2 Addition

Exosuits provided an interesting loadout possibility in the first Helldivers game, trading out mobility and reloads in favor of a substantial armor upgrade and a massive clip. In total, three mechs could be unlocked — the EXO-44, 48, and 51, with the latter two focusing on firepower improvements. They were all situationally fun to use in Helldivers, but Helldivers 2 should be able to significantly step up the experience of clunking around in an exosuit thanks to the greater focus on immersive sound, lighting, and environmental design.

Helldivers 2 has faced some issues immediately following its launch, with addressing active problems in Helldivers 2 rather than moving forward on future content, so exosuits might not drop immediately. Mechs are definitely something to look forward to, however, so it's nice to have a concrete idea of one piece of Helldivers 2's future.