Arrowhead Game Studios delivers on thousands of community requests with the Python Commandos Premium Warbond arriving December 2, 2025, for Helldivers 2. The Ministry of Defense received persistent requests for a minigun since the game launched in February 2024, and this jungle-themed warbond brings the M-1000 Maxigun along with three additional stratagems and a unique primary weapon. Players can purchase the warbond for 1,000 Super Credits, which requires the base game and progression unlocks to access individual items.
Python Commandos Premium Warbond
Fan-Requested Arsenal Drops for Jungle Warfare
New Stratagems & Primary Weapon
Python Commandos introduces four weapon systems: three stratagems called in from Super Destroyers and one primary weapon for versatile combat operations across Terminid and Automaton fronts.
Belt-fed minigun with ultra-high ammunition capacity designed for sustained suppression fire against bug swarms and bot formations.
- Belt-fed ammunition system
- Ultra-high capacity magazine
- Medium armor penetration capability
- Backpack-fed support weapon
Hybrid assault rifle with integrated grenade launcher combines two weapon functions in the primary slot for jungle warfare versatility.
- Assault rifle mode for standard targets
- Undermounted grenade launcher
- Heavy damage output
- Increased weight trade-off
Autonomous flamethrower drone provides mobile fire support, coating enemies before returning to the backpack for automatic refueling.
- Autonomous targeting system
- Flamethrower weapon platform
- Auto-refuel capability
- Area denial support
Chainsword melee weapon designed for close-quarters combat, clearing dense vegetation and eliminating organic targets at contact range.
- Melee combat specialization
- Terrain modification capability
- Scaling damage mechanic
- Medium armor penetration baseline
The M-1000 Maxigun addresses the most requested addition since Helldivers 2 launched, with players citing heavy weapons from action films like Predator and Terminator 2 as inspiration. The minigun functions as a support weapon called from orbit, featuring belt-fed ammunition that provides sustained fire against large enemy formations. Unlike standard machine guns, the Maxigun requires stationary positioning during operation but compensates with significantly higher ammunition capacity and fire rate.
Arrowhead Game Studios focused on stability improvements between the September 2025 Into the Unjust update and this December release. Players reported crashes, optimization problems, and persistent bugs that affected performance across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. The development team prioritized patches addressing core technical issues before introducing new content with Python Commandos.
Python Commandos Armor Sets
Both armor configurations feature exposed arms following the Viper Commandos design philosophy, with the Rock Solid passive ability providing enhanced stability during combat.
Official uniform of the League of Patriotic Arm Wrestlers, featuring exposed arms for mobility and physical intimidation of enemy forces.
Reduces susceptibility to staggering effects and ragdoll physics from explosions, enemy attacks, and environmental hazards during missions.
Modeled after legendary Helldiver Ronald Mambo and his powerful build, offering maximum protection for team-carrying operators.
Provides superior damage resistance while maintaining the same stagger and ragdoll reduction benefits for reliable combat performance.
Complete Warbond Inventory
Cosmetics & Customization Options
The Python Commandos Premium Warbond arrives December 2, 2025, introducing the M-1000 Maxigun minigun, AX/FLAM-75 flamethrower drone, CQC-9 chainsword, AR/GL-21 hybrid rifle, two armor sets with Rock Solid passive, Chameleon Camo pattern, two capes with matching player cards, Front-Leaning Rest Position emote, and Python Commando player title. Players access the warbond through 1,000 Super Credits purchase, then spend Medals earned from missions to unlock individual items. For additional gaming coverage, see Varsapura’s Unreal Engine 5 reveal, Nuketown 2025 in Black Ops, Star Citizen’s IAE 2955 success, and Rockstar’s GTA 6 engagement plans.