Helldivers 2 announces Scope of Authority Warbond with precision rifles and adaptive camouflage for October 20

Arrowhead Game Studios announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the new Premium Warbond for Helldivers 2: Scope of Authority. The pack arrives on October 20 and focuses on long-range combat and concealment tactics.

According to the official PlayStation Blog announcement, the Warbond brings long-range and clandestine combat solutions so squads “never miss the mark.” Highlights include new precision weapons and armors with adaptive camouflage technology.

New weapons and equipment

  • R-40 Sightliner: bolt-action sniper rifle with armor-piercing rounds and long-range focus.
  • P-44 Mist: one-handed machine pistol designed as a fast companion to the sniper rifle when enemies close in.
  • AMW-20 Apex: backpack-fed anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload, aimed at heavy and armored targets. The shot is powerful but far from subtle.
  • LAS-44 Nova: LAS-series energy rifle that fires high-precision non-explosive thermal projectiles after a short charge cycle. It has the infinite ammo typical of laser weapons plus cooling optimization.
  • G-11 Caltrops: grenade that scatters proximity-detonated submunitions capable of slowing and stunning enemies.

Armors and Stationary Shroud passive

Two new armors accompany the Warbond:

  • SS-33 Mimetic Marshal (light): inspired by traditional ghillie suits, with light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber technology to blend into the environment.
  • SS-15 Focal Point (medium): with integrated adaptive camouflage and advanced optics in an asymmetrical visor.

Both feature the Stationary Shroud passive, which reduces weapon sway and detection range while the Helldiver is crouched or prone, mimicking foliage concealment. The pack also includes the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and the player title Longshot.

Like other Premium Warbonds, Scope of Authority requires the base game, Super Credits and progression to unlock. The announcement was accompanied by an official trailer on the Helldivers 2 channel.

The arrival reinforces the ongoing update cadence of Arrowhead’s cooperative game, which continues expanding loadout options for different playstyles — in this case favoring elite shooters and more stealth-oriented operations.

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