The Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond is a Premium Warbond that launches on October 20, 2026. It adds the R-40 Sightliner sniper rifle, P-44 Mist machine pistol, AMW-20 Apex anti-materiel rifle, LAS-44 Nova energy rifle and G-11 Caltrops, plus two armors that share the Stationary Shroud passive. As of October 14, 2026, Arrowhead has not published weapon stats, a Super Credit price or a launch time. Earlier Premium Warbonds each cost 1,000 Super Credits, but that figure is not confirmed for this one.
Summary: Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond
- Release: October 20, 2026. No launch time is announced.
- Type: Premium Warbond. It requires the base game, Super Credits and game progression.
- Weapons: R-40 Sightliner, P-44 Mist, AMW-20 Apex, LAS-44 Nova and G-11 Caltrops.
- Armor: SS-33 Mimetic Marshal (light) and SS-15 Focal Point (medium), both with Stationary Shroud.
- Cosmetics: the Manual Ballistic Projection emote, the Longshot title, two capes and two player cards.
- Not announced yet: damage numbers, armor ratings and the exact Super Credit price.
What Is the Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond?
Scope of Authority is the next Premium Warbond for Helldivers 2, and its theme is long-range and stealthy combat. Arrowhead revealed it on October 13, 2026, and the studio describes it as the next step in long-range and clandestine combat solutions. In short, this Warbond is built for players who like to fight from distance.
The announcement opens with a scene that explains the pitch: a battalion of Automatons marches toward an outpost, and a single Helldiver takes shots from the tree line. That framing hints at the intended playstyle, although none of the weapons are locked to one enemy faction.
You can read the full reveal on the official PlayStation Blog post from Arrowhead. The rest of this guide sticks to what that post and other current coverage confirm.
Release Date, Cost and Requirements
The Warbond arrives on October 20, 2026, which is a Tuesday. Arrowhead has not announced a launch time, so check the in-game Superstore on the day instead of assuming one.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2026 |
| Launch time | Not announced |
| Warbond type | Premium |
| Requirements | Base game, Super Credits and game progression |
| Super Credit price | Not announced for this Warbond |
| Typical Premium price | 1,000 Super Credits, per Arrowhead’s Warbond FAQ as relayed by trackers |
| Platforms | PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
Super Credits only open the Warbond itself. Medals earned in missions then unlock the items inside it. Warbonds also do not expire, so October 20 is an arrival date, not a deadline.
The October release also lines up with the studio’s roadmap, which lists a new Warbond with Update 7.2. Arrowhead has not said that the two ship together, so treat that link as a reasonable guess, not a fact. For the roadmap details, read our Helldivers 2 Update 7.2 guide.
Scope of Authority Weapons and Stratagems
The Warbond includes five weapons and throwables. The table below uses Arrowhead’s own descriptions.
| Item | Type | What Arrowhead says |
|---|---|---|
| R-40 Sightliner | Bolt-action sniper rifle (primary) | Balances stability and power, with powerful armor-piercing rounds and long-range precision |
| P-44 Mist | One-handed machine pistol | A compact sidearm for when enemies close in |
| AMW-20 Apex | Backpack-fed anti-materiel rifle | Armor-penetrating and colossal, with assisted reload |
| LAS-44 Nova | Energy rifle | Infinite ammo, a short charge cycle, high-precision non-explosive thermal shots and better cooldown performance |
| G-11 Caltrops | Throwable | Scatters proximity-detonated submunitions that slow and stun enemies |
R-40 Sightliner
The R-40 Sightliner is the Warbond’s main sniper rifle. Arrowhead stresses that it keeps both stability and armor-piercing power, which is a hard balance for a primary sniper. Because the post gives no damage or magazine numbers, we can’t yet say how it compares to existing rifles.
G-11 Caltrops
The G-11 Caltrops creates a wide field of proximity-detonated submunitions. Enemies that cross it get slowed and stunned, so the throwable buys you time to line up a shot. Arrowhead does not list the blast damage, radius or number of grenades.
LAS-44 Nova
The LAS-44 Nova belongs to the energy-weapon line, which has infinite ammo. It fires after a short charge, and Arrowhead says a new optimization routine lets it keep firing longer after targets are down.
AMW-20 Apex Team Reload: What We Know
The AMW-20 Apex is the heavy hitter of the set. Arrowhead calls it a backpack-fed, armor-penetrating anti-materiel rifle with assisted reload, and says little in the galaxy survives an assault from it. The post adds that the Apex is far from subtle.
GamingBolt reads the assisted reload as a teammate-assisted reload, which means you will want a partner to feed the rifle. The same outlet expects the gunshot to carry across the map. Arrowhead has not published the reload time, the number of rounds or the damage, so wait for the live Warbond before you plan around it.
Armor: SS-33 Mimetic Marshal, SS-15 Focal Point and Stationary Shroud
Both armors carry the new Stationary Shroud passive.
| Armor | Weight | Look | Matching cape and player card |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS-33 Mimetic Marshal | Light | Ghillie-suit inspired, with light-diffusing netting and adaptive fiber | Mimetic Mesh |
| SS-15 Focal Point | Medium | Integrated adaptive camouflage and an asymmetrical optics visor | Boundary Banner |
Stationary Shroud reduces weapon sway and enemy detection range while you are crouched or prone. As a result, the benefit depends on your position, and it does not make you invisible while you run. Arrowhead has not published the armor rating, speed or stamina values, so we can’t rank these against other sets yet.
The light Mimetic Marshal suits players who want to move to a new firing spot quickly. The medium Focal Point fits players who push forward more often, according to the studio’s own description.
Longshot Title and Manual Ballistic Projection Emote
The Warbond also includes cosmetics. You get the Manual Ballistic Projection emote and the Longshot player title, alongside the two capes and player cards. Arrowhead gives no further details about the emote’s animation. Because these are cosmetic, they do not change your gameplay.
Weapon and Armor Stats: What Is and Is Not Confirmed
Searches for stats are common, but no official numbers exist yet. The announcement describes roles and traits without damage, fire rate, magazine size or armor values. Therefore, any stat table you see before October 20 is a guess.
Here is what is confirmed and what is not.
- Confirmed: the item names, weapon types, the assisted reload on the Apex, the charge cycle on the Nova, the slow-and-stun effect of the Caltrops and the Stationary Shroud conditions.
- Not confirmed: damage values, armor penetration tiers, magazine sizes, armor ratings, cooldowns and the Super Credit price.
When the Warbond goes live, check the in-game loadout screen first, then compare it with a trusted community wiki.
Suggested Loadouts to Try on Day One
These ideas come from reading the official descriptions, so treat them as starting points, not tested builds. If you like comparing weapon picks in other games, our Warframe weapon tier list shows how we rank options.
| Playstyle | Pieces to try | Why it fits the description |
|---|---|---|
| Solo marksman | R-40 Sightliner, P-44 Mist, SS-33 Mimetic Marshal | The sniper handles distance, the machine pistol covers close range and the light armor helps you reposition |
| Team heavy-hitter | AMW-20 Apex with a partner, G-11 Caltrops, SS-15 Focal Point | The Apex needs help reloading, and the Caltrops slow enemies for the shot |
| Energy specialist | LAS-44 Nova, SS-33 Mimetic Marshal | Infinite ammo suits long missions, and the shroud steadies your aim while crouched |
Tips and Common Mistakes
- Expecting invisibility. Stationary Shroud lowers detection range only while you are crouched or prone.
- Trusting early stat lists. Arrowhead has not published numbers yet.
- Assuming a 1,000 Super Credit price. That is the usual Premium price, but this one is unconfirmed.
- Rushing to buy on day one. Warbonds never expire, so you can wait for impressions.
- Planning around a launch hour. Only the date is announced.
- Ignoring teamwork. The Apex is designed around assisted reloading.
Conclusion
The Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond launches on October 20, 2026 with five long-range weapons and throwables, two armors and a stealth-minded passive. Arrowhead has not given stats, a price or a launch time, so confirm those on release day. Use the official descriptions to plan your loadout, then adjust once real numbers appear.
FAQs
When does the Scope of Authority Warbond release?
It launches on October 20, 2026. Arrowhead has not announced a launch time.
What weapons are in the Scope of Authority Warbond?
It includes the R-40 Sightliner, P-44 Mist, AMW-20 Apex, LAS-44 Nova and G-11 Caltrops.
How much does Scope of Authority cost?
The price is not announced. Earlier Premium Warbonds cost 1,000 Super Credits each.
What does Stationary Shroud do?
It reduces weapon sway and enemy detection range while you are crouched or prone.
Does the AMW-20 Apex need a teammate?
Arrowhead says it has an assisted reload. GamingBolt reads that as a teammate helping you reload.
What cosmetics does it include?
It includes the Manual Ballistic Projection emote, the Longshot title, two capes and two player cards.
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