Helldivers 2 pre order bonuses and editions – is the Super Citizen Edition worth it?

If you’re wanting to know what are the Helldivers 2 editions? You’re in the right place. Co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is almost here, and ready to unleash a horde of alien bugs on those brave enough to make a stand. The Starship Troopers-inspired shooter will certainly have its fans – and they’re offering some additional goodies to the most dedicated.

There’s two editions of Helldivers 2 for people to pick up – the standard one and a special Super Citizen Edition that costs a little bit extra, but includes some bonus goodies to boot. So which one is right for you? Let’s take a look and help you make that decision by examining the contents of the Helldivers 2 collectors editions in turn, as well as the pre order bonuses.

We’ll also point out that the pre order bonuses and the contents of each edition are the same across both PlayStation 5 and PC. But if you are getting the game on PC, check out the Helldivers 2 system requirements first.

Helldivers 2 Pre order bonuses

Those who want to get ahead of the curve can get three bonus armor sets just by pre ordering Helldivers 2. You’ll get these regardless of whether you pre order the standard edition, or the Super Citizen Edition. Those sets are as follows:

• TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand
• TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy
• TR-62 Knight

Helldivers 2 Standard Edition contents

Yup, that’s it. Keeping things simple and straightforward, the base edition includes just the game with no frills and attachments – except for the pre order bonuses, should you plump for those.

Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition contents

• Helldivers 2 base game
• ‘DP-53 Savior of the Free’ armor set.
• ‘Will of the People’ Cape
• ‘MP-98 Knight’ Weapon
• Super Citizen Status
• Stratagem Hero Ship Game
• Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond
  • Weapon: AR-23E Liberator Explosive
  • SA-32 Dynamic Armor Set
  • Super Person Emote
  • “And much more…”

Is the Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition worth it?

While this question is always, of course, down to personal preference, we can give you some advice to inform your decision. It appears that most of the contents of the game’s special edition are mostly cosmetic in nature, especially when it comes to the armour and the title.

However, the Warbond includes some in-game unlocks, and while we’ve yet to ascertain if this indeed the case, from the sounds of the Steeled Veterans pack, it could be that these might be available in game through other means, though of course the pack lets you unlock them much quicker. Given the price of the pack- around $15 more than the standard edition – you’ll have to decide if the value of the headstart is worth it.

For more on the game, be sure to check out our Helldivers 2 release time page. The game is set to launch on February 5 on PlayStation 5 and PC.