Helldivers 2 Leaks: New Playable Mechs

Please note that the information in this article is based on speculation and leaks. It is NOT officially confirmed.

A leaked video suggests Arrowhead Studios is readying playable mechs for its popular top-down shooter sequel Helldivers 2 sooner than expected. Posted by a Reddit user, the brief footage depicts a player maneuvering inside a mech during an online match, able to switch between firing rockets and machine guns. Find out what we know more about the leaks below!

Helldivers 2 Leaks: New Playable Mechs Were Already Expected

Mechs featured prominently in the original Helldivers and the Helldivers 2 launch trailer noted they would be "coming soon." This video suggests the developer has progressed enough in implementing them into the game build to start limited testing.

A second different mech also appears briefly, labeled an EXO-48 whereas the mech in the trailer was an EXO-44. This points to multiple playable mech types being made available.

In the leaked Reddit video, the user explained that another player was somehow already accessing unreleased content, including "an energy RPG, a meteorite that hits like the nuke, [and] a group of Helldivers you can call in to support you."

Mystery Access Raises Questions

The Reddit user admitted being confused about the identity of the player spawning unreleased content, wondering if they were a developer testing features or had managed to hack the game in some way. Shortly after showing off various equipment, the match crashed and the mysterious player's username vanished.

While concrete details are still lacking, between existing familiarity with mechs and this footage, it seems likely Arrowhead Studios has playable mechs in active development. As Helldivers 2 resolves ongoing server issues and adds content, we may see more leaks in the near future.

With continued optimizations and the dungeon master system for live updates, the dev team seems poised to rapidly introduce substantial new weapons and vehicles. We'll be sure to share more information on mechs in Helldivers 2 as soon as Arrowhead provides official updates.