Helldivers 2 Boosters - how to unlock and equip these vital upgrades

You’ll need to spend on Acquisitions

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While the Boosters inHelldivers 2will depend on your build somewhat, the first one you’ll want to go after is the Hellpod Space Optimization. This ensures that you come out of the Hellpod with your ammo, grenades, and stems fully stocked. This saves you a Resupply, and applies to respawns as well.

Helldivers 2Boosters can be equipped before each mission, providing certain advantages to your Helldiver. Some might decrease the time it takes for reinforcement budgets to refresh once they hit zero, while others will make it easier for your Helldiver to move over tricky terrain.

Like many of the upgrades inHelldivers 2, Boosters are not immediately available to you when you load up thePS5 exclusive. Instead, you’ll need to slowly unlock them via the Acquisitions menu, which essentially functions like a standard Battle Pass. You’ll want to unlock Boosters as soon as possible, given just how beneficial they can be to your survival.

Here’s how to unlockHelldivers 2Boosters, a look at how to equip them, and which ones are currently available in-game. As more are added in post-launch, we’ll be sure to update this page.

How to get Boosters in Helldivers 2

To get Boosters inHelldivers 2, head to the Acquisitions menu (Square on PS5). From here, you can see a set of tiles that each require a certain number of medals to unlock. There’s a Booster every two pages here, so unlock them as you go. In addition, there’s also the Steeled Veterans Centre, found under Acquisitions. This is essentially the paid-for battle pass. There are a couple of Boosters in there as well.

How to use Boosters in Helldivers 2

To use a Booster inHelldivers 2, you’ll need to head into the ready-up menu before a mission. Next to your Stratagem slots, there’s a hexagonal slot. Select this and equip an unlocked Booster. Note that Boosters can be used as many times as you like, but multiple team members cannot use the same Boosters on a mission. For the best results, communicate with your team and pick the Boosters that best suit the kind of mission you’re about to drop into.

Helldivers 2 Boosters list

That’s everything you need to know about Boosters in Helldivers 2. For more on PS5 exclusives, check out ourupcoming PS5 exclusives schedule. You might also want to check out our picks forthe best PS5 games you can play right now.

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