VG‑70 Brings Power and Danger in Helldivers 2’s Control Group

Helldivers 2’s latest premium reward track, the Control Group Warbond, drops July 17 on PC and PS5, with Xbox rollout scheduled for August 26. A standout in this bundle is the VG‑70 Variable, a seven‑barrel volley gun with three firing modes: Auto (different RPMs), Volley (one per barrel), and Total (fires all ammo at once). The Total mode carries a serious warning: if you’ve hoarded too much ammo, it may result in bodily harm to the user. That phrasing suggests the recoil is catastrophic and a risk you’ll have to manage.

Beyond the VG‑70, this Warbond includes:

• G‑31 Arc grenade: bounces and shocks allies and enemies.
• PLAS‑45 Epoch: a risky overcharge plasma weapon.
• A/LAS‑98 Laser Sentry: powerful but prone to overheating.
• LIFT‑182 Warp Pack: short-range teleportation with fatal instability risks.
• Two armor sets: AD‑26 for mobility, AD‑49 for heavy protection.

These additions are risky but exciting. The community is already theorizing about optimal loadouts and hilarious mishaps from overloaded VG‑70 blasts.

PC Lockouts and What’s Coming Next

The Control Group drops amid some PC turbulence. A recent update, as per GameSpot, enforced AVX2 CPU support, locking out older systems. This sparked backlash as many players found the game suddenly unplayable. Arrowhead has acknowledged the issue and promised a fix, reassuring fans that access will be restored.

It’s part of a series of recent fixes:

• Helldivers 2 01.003.000 Patch Notes Breakdown – New Enemies, Weapon Customization, Big Fixes introduced the weapon customization system and new Illuminate enemies. This update sent player numbers soaring.
• Bug and performance updates followed fast, including hotfix 01.003.001 which addressed stratagem spamming crashes.

In the same context, devs reassured players that Arrowhead is to begin work on a new game, but Helldivers 2 will continue to receive full support. A small team is in pre-production, but the core squad remains focused on the existing live-service experience—the Arrowhead to begin note in fans’ feeds suggesting expansion without neglect.

Since launch, Helldivers 2 has become one of Sony’s fastest-selling games ever, solidly backing its live-service model. Player count spikes following major patches—thanks to systems like weapon customization and new enemies—highlighting the game's capacity to regain momentum.

Despite success, the Helldivers 2 Faces Unexpected Lockout for Some PC Players – Devs Working on a Fix hit players hard. Older PC owners took to forums accusing Arrowhead of dropping support for legacy hardware. But the rapid response indicates the devs are actively addressing community concerns.

How Control Group Fits Into Helldivers 2’s Big Picture

Control Group continues Helldivers 2’s pattern of meaningful content drops. It returns to a Horde-style weapon theme reminiscent of the early days, but with more depth, and ropes in customization that started with the Helldivers 2 01.003.000 Patch Notes Breakdown – New Enemies, Weapon Customization, Big Fixes update. That update isn’t just cosmetic—it allowed players to tweak magazine size, muzzle attachments, sights, and more. It also introduced Illuminate enemies like Stingrays and Fleshmobs, adding strategic variety.

Meanwhile, Arrowhead reassures users that despite Helldivers 2 faces unexpected lockout for some PC players, support will continue as long as players show up.

• It adds fresh gear right before Xbox release—a key strategy to attract new players.
• The VG‑70 introduces a high-risk, high-reward weapon that can drastically change mission dynamics.
• The bundle strengthens the narrative that Helldivers 2 remains Arrowhead’s priority, even as work begins on a new game.

Arrowhead isn’t slowing down. The mix of free updates, paid Warbonds, and long-term community investment is building a live-service title that’s mature, self-aware, and resilient. The studio’s pledge to keep developing—even launching an AVX2 rollback for compatibility—shows a commitment to both innovation and accessibility.

Expect AVX2 support patches soon and an Xbox launch on August 26. Following that, more Warbonds and content drops are likely—company leaders hinted at major events and richer enemy behavior coming in future updates. The dev roadmap includes end-game difficulty adjustments and elite variants.

Beyond Control Group, Arrowhead’s vision seems clear: use Helldivers 2 as a long-term platform before branching out. Their steady patch cadence, balancing fixes, and community-first updates show a studio that listens and adapts while preparing for the next big thing (codenamed Game 6).

Control Group’s VG‑70 gun, volatile gear, high-risk design, and strategic customization mark the next step in Helldivers 2’s evolution. The PC lockout issue reveals challenges, but Arrowhead’s fast response and ongoing full support signal that they’re serious about keeping Super Earth fighting strong—long after launch, across platforms, and through any new battlefield ahead.