Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of my favorite games. The gunplay, teamwork, and sheer chaos of the battlefield are unmatched—but there’s always room for growth. Here are the features I’d love to see in future patches or expansions:
1. Customizable Mech Suits
The mechs are already a fan-favorite, but right now they’re limited to just two main loadouts: the minigun with rockets, or the quad autocannon build that many players prefer. Both are powerful, but the lack of variety makes them feel a little constrained.
Imagine if players could truly customize their suits. Not just cosmetic paint jobs and insignias, but functional upgrades—rockets mounted on both arms, a massive shield, or even melee-focused attachments. A shield generator, mortar system, or jetpack could completely change how mechs are used on the battlefield. These options could be unlocked through progression or grinding, rewarding players for their investment.
And why stop there? Recon vehicles could also benefit from customization—adding a grenade launcher, a laser cannon, or other experimental gear. Expanding the vehicle sandbox would give squads more strategic choices and keep gameplay fresh for the long haul.
2. SEAF Reinforcements
One of the best surprises during the Super Invasion event was the appearance of regular Super Earth Armed Forces (SEAF) troopers on city maps. Not only did this give players a glimpse of what the “standard army” of Super Earth looks like, but it also added a new dynamic to battles. SEAF soldiers could actually hold their own against lighter enemies, and the fact that they’ll even follow you into combat if you salute them was a brilliant immersive touch.
Now imagine this concept expanded into a full Stratagem. Instead of being limited to ambient NPCs, players you stumble upon by chance, you could call down a squad of 4–6 SEAF troops to reinforce your position. If every Helldiver in a mission brought this Stratagem, a small four-player recon squad could transform into a full assault team storming the battlefield.
In addition, squad customization could make this feature even more engaging. Just like with mechs and vehicles, it would be a great idea to tailor your reinforcement Stratagems—equipping SEAF troopers with rockets for heavier targets, or arming them with machine guns for sustained fire support. Players could even choose different armor patterns or color schemes for their squads, making reinforcements feel more personal and adding variety to how they look on the battlefield.
The tactical potential is huge—AI reinforcements could be used to hold a choke point, create distractions, or simply add extra firepower during overwhelming waves. Even if they’re more fragile and less skilled than players, their presence would make battles feel larger, more chaotic, and more like part of a true galactic war. Disposable, yes—but gloriously so.
3. Close Air Pelican Support
We already have orbital strikes and stratagems that provide excellent fire support, but there’s untapped potential in the Pelican dropship. As it stands, the Pelican offers only limited firepower during extractions, briefly strafing nearby enemies before touching down. That little taste of aerial support shows just how much more could be done with the concept.
Imagine unlocking a modified Pelican through a future Warbond, equipped with rockets, gatling guns, or other heavy weaponry. Players could call it in as a dedicated close air support stratagem, Loitering over for maybe 20 seconds, laying down strafing runs, clearing landing zones under fire, or even holding the line with sustained suppression.
Not only would this be practical in tough missions, but it would also be cinematic in the extreme. A gunship screaming across the battlefield while Helldivers advance beneath it would perfectly capture the “glorious overkill” tone of the game. It would add variety to support options while giving squads another way to turn the tide in desperate situations.
4. Explore More of Your Ship
The Destroyer is an iconic part of Helldivers 2, but right now, it feels a little underutilized. Players only have access to a handful of rooms, and aside from a couple of NPC interactions, the ship can come across as more of a menu hub than a living environment.
Expanding the playable space aboard the Destroyer would open up all kinds of opportunities. Imagine going down to the hangar bay where you can observe your ship or mech being repaired, briefing chambers for mission prep, or even crew quarters that make the ship feel like a functioning home between battles. Adding more NPCs to interact with would further bring the ship to life, making downtime more immersive and meaningful rather than just a pause before deployment.
The Destroyer doesn’t just deliver Helldivers to war—it’s their base of operations. Giving players more ways to engage with it would make the galaxy feel bigger, and the war effort more personal.
5. Expanded Ship Naming Options
One of the underrated joys in Helldivers 2 is christening your Destroyer. However, the current name pool feels limited after a while. Once you’ve cycled through the available combinations, many ships end up sounding similar rather than distinct.
A simple solution would be to expand the naming system with more words, titles, and thematic references. Players could draw from lore-inspired names—such as famous battles, historic figures, or military traditions—or even tongue-in-cheek slang that matches the game’s satirical tone. Better yet, allowing single-word names or even the ability to fully type in a custom name would give players maximum freedom.
With more variety, no two Destroyers would ever need to feel the same, and a personalized ship name would carry that much more pride as players wage war across the galaxy.
Conclusion
Whatever Arrowhead decides to add next, one thing is clear: Helldivers 2 is far from a finished game—in the best possible way. Its foundation is already strong, with tight gameplay and a loyal community, but the potential for expansion is enormous. From customizable mechs and AI reinforcements to deeper ship immersion and cinematic close air support, every addition has the chance to make the galaxy feel bigger and the war effort more alive.
