Helldivers 2 finally gets true stealth gameplay. The Redacted Regiment Warbond launches January 20, 2026, bringing suppressed rifles, delirium-inducing darts, remote-detonated C4, and radar-absorbent armor to Super Earth’s arsenal. After two years of orbital strikes and gunship spam, Arrowhead delivers spec-ops gear for surgical strikes behind enemy lines.
Sony officially confirmed the Warbond with a cinematic trailer showing black ops Helldivers silently clearing bug nests and Automaton patrols. The premium battle pass costs 1000 Super Credits (about $10 or earnable in-game) and unlocks 19 items across 12 pages. Stealth becomes viable playstyle, not just meme potential.
All Redacted Regiment Warbond Rewards
| Page | Weapon/Stratagem/Booster | Armor/Cosmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 Super Credits | Triangulation Veil Cape |
| 2 | R-72 Censor (Suppressed Sniper Rifle) | RS-67 Null Cipher Armor (Medium, Reduced Signature) |
| 3 | AR-59 Suppressor (Suppressed AR) | Pillar of the Abyss Cape |
| 4 | P-35 Re-Educator (Delirium Dart Pistol) | Triangulation Veil Player Card |
| 5 | B/MD C4 Pack (6x Remote Detonator) | Target Sighted Victory Pose |
| 6 | Concealed Insertion Booster (Hellpod Smokescreen) | RS-89 Shadow Paragon Armor (Light, Reduced Signature) |
| 7-12 | 300 Super Credits, titles, emotes | Additional cosmetics |
New Weapons Breakdown
- R-72 Censor: Mid-range precision rifle with integrated suppressor. Undetectable by enemy sensors. Perfect for priority targets.
- AR-59 Suppressor: Fully automatic assault rifle. Non-removable suppressor maintains stealth. Sustained fire option.
- P-35 Re-Educator: Dart pistol firing chemical agents. Induces delirium in bugs/robots. Crowd control secondary.
Game-Changing Stratagems
The B/MD C4 Pack carries six adhesive charges with wireless detonator. Detonate individually or simultaneously from safety. Base-clearing potential meets surgical precision.
TM-01 Lure Mine attracts enemies with lights/sounds then detonates on proximity. Perfect for isolating heavies or clearing patrol routes.
Concealed Insertion Booster creates smokescreen on Hellpod impact. Squad lands in total blackout coverage.
Stealth Armor Passives
Both new armors feature Reduced Signature passive:
- Lower noise generation
- Reduced enemy detection range
- Radar-absorbent materials (Null Cipher)
- Heat baffle signature masking
Stealth Helldivers become sensor ghosts. Automatons struggle to lock targets. Terminid patrols pass within meters undetected.
Why Stealth Changes Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 always offered theoretical stealth, but loud weapons and squadmates made it impractical. Redacted Regiment creates viable alternatives:
- Clear bug holes silently before reinforcements
- Sabotage Automaton fabricators undetected
- Extract without alerting entire sectors
- C4 heavies while squad distracts
Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani teased major 2026 changes including 8-player missions. Stealth Warbond perfectly positions players for larger operations requiring coordination beyond orbital spam.
FAQs
When does Redacted Regiment release?
January 20, 2026 at 10am UTC (2am PST / 5am EST / 10am GMT). Available immediately in Acquisitions menu for 1000 Super Credits.
Can I earn Super Credits in-game?
Yes – Warbonds include three credit stacks (300 + 300 + 300). Earn remaining through missions, orders, or purchase separately.
Are suppressed weapons weaker?
Expect armor penetration tradeoffs. Suppressors reduce detection range but likely lower damage vs heavies. Perfect for light/medium targets.
Does stealth work against Bile Titans?
Limited effectiveness. Reduced Signature helps avoid patrols, but massive units retain visual detection. C4 packs remain viable.
Will stealth break game balance?
Arrowhead designed around squad play. Stealth enables new tactics without replacing gunships/Eagle strikes. Co-op remains core.
Crossplay with PS5/Xbox/PC?
Full crossplay continues. Warbond content identical across platforms. Progress carries everywhere.
Free alternative Warbond available?
Expect standard free Warbond alongside premium. Redacted Regiment requires purchase like all previous premiums.
Stealth Finally Viable in Helldivers 2
Redacted Regiment transforms Helldivers 2 from pure chaos simulator to tactical spec-ops simulator. Suppressed loadouts let squads infiltrate deep behind lines, C4 packs demolish bases silently, delirium darts create hilarious diversions. Smoke-boosted Hellpods enable ninja extractions.
Arrowhead proves live service done right – regular content drops, player-requested mechanics, balance-respecting additions. Warbond quality rivals expansion packs from single-player era. Super Earth thanks you for your service. Time to make Terminids fear the shadows.