Arrowhead Game Studios is leaning heavily into 80s action movie nostalgia with the newly announced Python Commandos Premium Warbond. Arriving on December 2, 2025, this update brings a jungle-themed arsenal to Helldivers 2, featuring a handheld minigun and a flamethrower drone that sounds as dangerous to your squad as it is to the bugs. However, the most impactful addition for the current meta is undoubtedly the new armor passive designed to keep you on your feet.
Finally, A Counter to Ragdolling
If you have played on high-difficulty Automaton missions, you know the pain of getting chain-staggered by rockets until you die. The Python Commandos Warbond introduces two new armor sets, the RS-20 Constrictor and RS-40 Best of Prey, both featuring the new Rock Solid passive.
This passive specifically provides resistance against staggering and ragdolling. In a game where losing control of your character often means an inability to stim or dive, this could instantly become the best-in-slot choice for bot fronts. While we need to test the exact percentages, any reduction in stun-lock duration is a massive survivability buff.
New Toys: The Maxigun and The Hot Dog
The firepower in this Warbond focuses on sustained damage and utility. The headline weapon is the M-1000 Maxigun. While miniguns are usually reserved for stratagems or exosuits, having a portable version as a primary weapon suggests a high rate of fire balanced by heavy recoil or long reload times.
Complementing this is the AR/GL-21 One-Two, a primary weapon that appears to hybridize assault rifle mechanics with a grenade launcher under-barrel, offering versatility for closing bug holes or fabricators without switching to a support weapon.
Will the new drone kill your teammates?
Almost certainly. The new AX/FLAM-75 "Guard Dog" Hot Dog is a support drone equipped with a flamethrower. Unlike the laser or ballistic rover, this drone refuels directly from the backpack. Given the chaotic nature of fire physics in Helldivers 2, players should expect this drone to be incredible for area denial against Terminids, but a severe friendly fire hazard in close quarters.
Cosmetics and Release
The Warbond also includes the standard array of cosmetics to complete the jungle commando look:
- Capes: Two new designs to match the jungle aesthetic.
- Camo Pattern: A new vehicle/mech skin.
- Extras: A new emote and player title.
The Python Commandos Premium Warbond unlocks on December 2, 2025. Start saving your Super Credits now, because that anti-stagger armor is likely going to be essential for the winter updates.