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Update: Arrowhead has confirmed that the Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond is coming out today slightly later than usual. The official release time is 7AM PT/10AM ET/3PM BST on June 13th.
Original story:
Helldivers 2 fans are in for a terrific June. Not only is there a new Premium Warbond on the cusp of coming out, but after a long time waiting there is a new patch update on the horizon, too. As for the fresh bundle of cosmetics and goodies, here you will find the new Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos release date and time countdown so you know when it will come out.
As mentioned, there is a new patch update coming out, and Arrowhead has shared what it includes. In addition to this update, Arrowhead has announced that there will be significant changes to future warbonds moving on. One of the biggest changes includes the release of warbonds slowing down, so they will not be a monthly deal.
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We don’t know the new release slate for future warbonds as of writing, so this upcoming bundle may be your last for awhile. Fortunately, the release date and time countdown for the Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Premium Warbond is nearly over.
New Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond release date
The release date for the new Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond is June 13th. This has been confirmed by developer Arrowhead.
It is following on from the Polar Patriots Warbond that came out in May. Fortunately, Polar Patriots will not cease to exist when Arrowhead releases their new bundle of goodies tomorrow.
We have a thorough guide for how to unlock Premium Warbonds in Helldivers 2. Basically, you will need to spend 1,000 Super Credits to unlock Viper Commandos similar to Polar Patriots, Democratic Detonation, Cutting Edge and Steeled Veterans. Super Credits are unlocked from playing matches, or you can buy 1,000 Super Credits for $9.99.
When does Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond come out?
The expected release time for when the Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond will come out is between 2 AM PT to 5 AM PT, 5 AM ET to 8 AM ET, and 10 AM BST to 1 PM BST on June 13th.
Per Polygon, Cutting Edge went live at 3:30 AM PT, 6:30 AM ET, and 11:30 AM BST in March, meanwhile, Democratic Detonation and Polar Patriots went live at 2 AM PT, 5 AM ET, and 10 AM BST in April and May. Unfortunately, Arrowhead doesn’t share specific launch times, but we can estimate the release window based on past bundles.
Expected Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond release time US
- 2 AM to 5 AM PT on Thursday, June 13th
- 5 AM to 8 AM ET on Thursday, June 13th
Expected Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond release time UK
- 10 AM to 1 PM BST on Thursday, June 13th
Countdown
Below is a countdown to the expected release time based on the launch hour of 10 AM BST for Polar Patriots in May:
Premium Warbond contents
Below is everything included in the Warbond:
- PH-202 Twigsnapper (Armor Set)
- PH-9 Preadator (Armor Set)
- AR-23A Liberator Carabine Assault Rifle (Primary Weapon)
- SG-22 Bushwacker Shotgun (Secondary Weapon)
- Viper Shutter (Pattern)
- Viper Hellpod (Pattern)
- Viper Combat Walker (Pattern)
- K2-Throwing Knife (Utility)
- Experimental Infusion Grenade (Booster)
- 300 Super Credits (Utility)
- Mark Of The Crimson Fang (Banner)
- Executioners Canopy (Banner)
- Mark Of The Crimson Fang (Cape)
- Executioners Canopy (Cape)
- Test Of Conviction (Emote)
- Welcome Adoration (Emote)
- Guns Of Liberty (Emote)Viper Commando (Player Title)
For more Helldivers 2, here is a guide to cheats along with guides to the best stratagems tier list and best weapons.