Stratagems are at the heart ofHelldivers 2. These abilities allow players to call in heavy weaponry, air strikes, and even automated turrets to make short work of the enemies of democracy. While they aren’t currently in the game, one of the most powerful Stratagems inHelldivers 2will almost certainly be mechs.
When are mechs/EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits coming to Helldivers 2?
At the time of writing, mechs aren’t available to all players inHelldivers 2,and it’snot known exactly when they will be added. Once they’re brought to the game, players will likely need to purchase them from the Ship Management menu. This is where all Stratagems are unlocked.
Players will probably need to spend quite a few Samples to unlock something as powerful as a mech, so it’s worth saving up ahead of time. Some have managed to find them in the game’s files on PC, while others have seen random players, presumably developer accounts, calling them into battle. Some believe the players adding mechs are linked to the title’sGame Master, Joel.
Just when you thought we didn’t have any more surprises.Watch the trailer from today’s State of Play!📺https://t.co/vin52L123zpic.twitter.com/49xRMX1lji
Developer Arrowhead Game Studios confirmed soon after the launch ofHelldivers 2that mechs would be added to the game in the near future. On May 17, 2025, the official account announced EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits arerolling outin production, ready for battlefield deployment soon.
HELLDIVERS! The EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits are in full production in the factories of Tien Kwan. Ready for deployment on the battlefield soon!pic.twitter.com/MfqDbWLhuG
We don’t have an exact date on when this will be, but the fact that it’s slated for “soon” indicates to me that mechs/EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits should be in the game sooner rather than later.
How could mechs/EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits work in Helldivers 2?
Since mechs/EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits aren’t widely available inHelldivers 2at the time of writing, it’s hard to explain how to use them. Based on videos of mechs appearing in other players’ lobbies, it seems as though players must enter the mech/EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit and go through a short starting sequence before it can be used.
Then, the Exosuit’s various weapons, such as rockets and machine guns, can be fired limitlessly. While they deal a lot of damage, they still don’t make enemies such as the Bile Titan a piece of cake to cut through.
YOOO I GOT A FUCKING MECH LOBBY IN HELLDIVERS 2pic.twitter.com/mx9HM3qHrO
Although they’re not in yet, the mechs are confirmed to be officially available inHelldivers 2soon. It hopefully won’t be long until we’re able to drop onto planets with some thundering EXO-45 suits.
