Helldivers 2 will open the Premium Warbond Scope of Authority on October 20, a pack of items built around a sniper rifle and camouflage armor to shoot from afar with less chance of being spotted.
What does the Scope of Authority pack include?
According to Arrowhead Game Studios' announcement, Scope of Authority is a Premium Warbond for Helldivers 2, a pack of items unlocked with Super Credits (the in-game currency) and game progression. It also requires the base game. The pack includes the following items.
| Type | Item | Description from Arrowhead |
|---|---|---|
| Primary weapon | R-40 Sightliner | A bolt-action sniper rifle balancing stability and power, with armor-piercing rounds, accurate at long range |
| Secondary weapon | P-44 Mist | A one-handed machine pistol designed for compact carry |
| Throwable | G-11 Caltrops | Scatters a wide field of submunitions that detonate when someone approaches, slowing and stunning enemies |
| Stratagem | AMW-20 Apex | A colossal anti-materiel rifle fed from a backpack with assisted reload, strongly armor-piercing and, in Arrowhead's words, "far from subtle" |
| Stratagem | LAS-44 Nova | An energy weapon with infinite ammo that fires high-precision non-explosive thermal projectiles after a short charge cycle, with better cooldown performance so it can fire longer |
| Light armor | SS-33 Mimetic Marshal | Inspired by the ghillie suit, with light-diffusing mesh and adaptive fibers |
| Medium armor | SS-15 Focal Point | Integrated adaptive camouflage and cutting-edge optics in an asymmetrical visor |
| Cosmetics | Emote, title, capes, player cards | The Manual Ballistic Projection emote, the "Longshot" title for long-range marksmanship, the Mimetic Mesh and Boundary Banner capes with two player cards |
How does the pack change the way you play?
Both armor sets have a passive (an effect that comes with the armor) called Stationary Shroud. When you crouch or lie down, it reduces weapon sway and the range at which enemies spot you, simulating a layer of camouflage foliage. So most of the pack suits hiding in one spot and shooting from afar: the R-40 Sightliner has armor-piercing rounds and long-range accuracy, while the G-11 Caltrops slow and stun enemies. The Focal Point armor, according to Arrowhead, suits advancing more than camping.
The two stratagems are heavy weapons. A stratagem is a call-in weapon or support in Helldivers 2, and Arrowhead describes the AMW-20 Apex as "far from subtle". The LAS-44 Nova has infinite ammo, so you never run dry mid-fight, and each shot comes after a short charge cycle.
When does it unlock and what do you need?
The pack opens on October 20. Arrowhead's announcement does not give an opening time, a time zone or the price in Super Credits. You need the base game, enough Super Credits and the required game progression, but the announcement does not explain what that progression is. It is best to wait for Arrowhead's word or check in-game on October 20 before saving up Super Credits.
Helldivers 2 is a third-person cooperative shooter for squads of up to four, played online, with DualSense controller support. According to its Steam page, it launched on February 8, 2024 and has no Vietnamese. It is on PS5 and PC. The game requires an internet connection, and on console a paid subscription as well.
Sources: Arrowhead's announcement on the PlayStation Blog (October 13, 2026: items, October 20 date, unlock requirements; images), Helldivers 2's Steam news page (the same announcement posted October 13) and the game's Steam page (release date, languages, genre). Checked on October 18, 2026. Images: Arrowhead Game Studios and PlayStation Studios.
