Arrowhead delivers new war equipment for its players in Helldivers 2 with each new war bond. Control Group is no exception. A fan has recognized a weapon, as he had posted it on Reddit 4 months ago, even before the war bond was announced.
What weapon is it? With the upcoming war bond “Control Group,” new weapons are coming to Helldivers 2, including the stratagem “PLAS-45.” This electric rocket launcher fires charged plasma and causes area damage upon impact. If the weapon is charged for too long, the launcher will be thrown into the air.
A player found the weapon suspicious and after a brief inspection, it turned out: He had already presented this weapon on Reddit before its release – with its appearance and function. Arrowhead seems to have taken inspiration from it. The artist of the weapon was pleased, and some fans believe he actually works for Over-Earth and has access to secret data and research.
“Must be an informant from the Over-Earth Science Ministry”
How are the fans reacting? The post on Reddit received over 10,000 upvotes and 213 comments in less than 18 hours (as of July 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM). Many fans speculate in the comments that this is no coincidence. Somewhere, the creator of the weapon must have insider information, as no one could have portrayed the weapon so accurately. Here’s what can be heard in the comments:
- “OP must be an informant from the Over-Earth Science Ministry.” – Shaftoe-
- “He is from the Over-Secrets Ministry” – CameraFuzzy7235
- “Joking aside, I think you accurately predicted the design features of plasma weapons and combined them with the design of lighter weapons. All plasma weapons are largely similar, so the possibilities are limited.” – KingAardvark1st
- “You understood and combined the existing design language of the game for plasma weapons and heavy weapons” – Pro_Scrub
Some players like Scarptre even go so far as to say that data mines had already predicted the weapon before the fan’s drawing – it was just introduced now and was already finished. In any case, players can soon look forward to a new weapon in their collection.
When does Control Group start? The new war bond “Control Group” is expected to start on July 17, 2025. The start time is estimated to be around noon between 12 PM and 3 PM, depending on when Arrowhead wants to release the bond. You can find more about the new war bond here: A new item in Helldivers 2 can revive you, and fans are now asking if this also applies in extreme death cases
