Helldivers 2's new warbond nods to Predator 1984 with gatling gun and jungle setting

Helldivers 2 is getting a new warbond that has a gatling gun and a chainsaw straight out of old 80s and 90s action schlock movies.

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Arrowhead Studios and Sony have announced the new Helldivers 2 Python Commandos warbond, introducing a bunch of high-octane strategems and weapons that channel the machismo spirit of Dutch and Rambo.

The premium warbond includes two new armor sets--the hulking RS-40 Beast of Prey commando and the lighter, red bandana-toting RS-20 Constrictor. Both have the Rock Solid passive that reduces stagger. The highlight of the warbond is the over-the-top M1000 Maxigun, a fully-fledged gatling gun inspired by Cooper's Ol' Painless minigun from Predator 1984. There's also a huge chainsaw wand, the CQC-9 defoliation tool, and a torch drone that unleashes torrents of fiery napalm onto foes.

Python Commands is out on PlayStation 5 and PC on December 2. Check below for more info from Arrowhead:

The Ministry of Defense received thousands of requests from squad commanders for a minigun and we're excited to finally give our Helldivers access to the M-1000 Maxigun! Belt-fed with ultra-high ammo capacity, this one is sure to make those bugs bleed.

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This Warbond also includes another addition to the line-up of faithful sidekicks for your Helldiver: the AX/FLAM-75 "Guard Dog" Hot Dog. This drone is equipped with a flamethrower to coat your foes in the fires of freedom before returning to your backpack to refuel.

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But if you don't want to burn the jungle down, consider doing your deforestation with the CQC-9 Defoliation Tool. If the machete doesn't cut it-whether it's a tree or an enemy-surely this will!

And finally, Python Commandos has a new and unique primary weapon: a combination assault rifle and grenade launcher called the AR/GL-21 One-Two. Heavy to wield, but the damage dealt is heavy too, making your primary slot more versatile than ever with two guns in one!