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- Arrowhead Game Studios is giving away a free Helldivers 2 Liberty Day weapon and armor set.
- The initial revision bombs followed changes in the Helldivers 2 game, but recent updates have shown improvements.
- Players will receive the free items from the Liberty Day event even if they cannot play on that day.
Arrowhead Game Studios offers a free weapon and armor Helldivers 2. The gift comes as part of Helldivers 2Independence Day celebrations, which previously took place annually on October 26 for the original game.
Following reception to Helldivers 2 throughout 2024 has been a complete rollercoaster. It launched to praise from players and critics alike, though subsequent balance changes turned many players away from the action-packed third-person shooter. This, combined with a post-launch requirement for PC players to link their accounts to the PlayStation Network, saw Helldivers 2 be bombarded several times throughout the year. With the recent updates, Arrowhead Game Studio has put the game back on track and players are feeling more positive about what the future holds for them Helldivers 2.

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As part of this year's October 26th Independence Day celebrations, Arrowhead Game Studios is marking the occasion with a new weapon and Helldivers 2 armor for players to use. The weapon, the R-2124, is a new bolt-action rifle that players can use to spread managed democracy. It doesn't seem like the most effective weapon in the game, but it looks like a lot of fun to use. The new armor set is the DP-00 Tactical Armor, which is just classic Helldivers – could have been pulled straight from the game cover.
Helldivers 2 celebrates Independence Day 2024 with free armor
There's good news for all the players who won't be around on Independence Day to claim the new one Helldivers 2 goodies. While the announcement initially implied that players would have to participate on the day to receive the armor, Arrowhead Game Studios community manager Katherine Baskin confirmed on the game's Discord server that “everyone will receive the items.” The Independence Day event also comes with a day Helldivers 2 Major Order, though to complete this, players can fight “anywhere and everywhere you choose,” whether it's against bots or bugs.
Looking forward, there are enough for Helldivers 2 fans to get excited about. Truth Enforcers Warbond is set for release soon, which will give players even more tools to fight the Terminids and Automata. Very recently, it was revealed that a Helldivers 2 The Xbox port is still on the table if Sony and Microsoft can come to an agreement. Of course, that's a pretty big “if,” but it's good to know that the idea hasn't completely disappeared. Hopefully, Arrowhead Game Studios can continue their current streak of positive balance changes that fans are enjoying, especially as more content is added to the game.