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So, as you might have caught from our chatter this week, Helldivers 2 just rolled out a snazzy new Warbond called Borderline Justice, which brings a cowboy theme to the mix. But here’s the kicker—there’s no cowboy hat in sight. Arrowhead says cowboy hats don’t mesh well with the Helldiver dress code.
Not everyone is on board with this decision. Some players have taken matters into their own hands, leaving the official gear lineup behind and turning to mods that let them sport a ten-gallon hat with the new armor. Johan Pilestedt, the Helldivers 2 director, who is taking a break for now, shared his thoughts on this in a Twitter thread while attending GDC.
Once players gave their feedback on the Borderline Justice gear, they were quick to ask Johan about the missing cowboy hat or if it might debut later. “I don’t know—I haven’t been in on the design discussions. But I do think it crosses the line of what defines Helldivers, and I agree with that stance,” he replied. “I’ll chat with the team when I’m back at the office.”
One gamer received a slightly different take from him: “I agree it would be cool, but it could disrupt the Helldivers vibe… people usually don’t wear hats over helmets.”
This comment raised some eyebrows, especially since last year’s Viper Commandos Warbond featured a beret perched on top of a helmet, bending the uniform rules. It really boils down to what qualifies as military-appropriate headgear. Do cowboys belong on the battlefield, and does a cavalry hat count?
Despite this hat hullabaloo, Johan hinted at an exciting possible addition in the future. “[A] perk that lets players take sidearms as primary and dual-wield them…” he mentioned, “Creating the animations is tough, but maybe down the road?”
In daily life, do you ever find yourself sporting a hat on a helmet? If so, which helmet do you mean? Share your thoughts below!
