Arrowhead Game Studios is marking a major milestone with a limited-time cosmetic reward. To celebrate two years of the Second Galactic War, Helldivers 2 is giving every active player a free cape called Eye of Liberty. You do not need to complete missions, spend credits, or visit the Superstore. You only need to show up.
Here’s exactly how the reward works, when you’ll receive it, and why you shouldn’t miss it.
What Is the Eye of Liberty Cape?
The Eye of Liberty Cape is a gold-accented cosmetic item created to celebrate the second anniversary of the ongoing war for Super Earth. It features a bold skull design and fits the game’s patriotic aesthetic. Like all capes in Helldivers 2, it does not affect gameplay stats and exists purely for visual customization.
Capes remain one of the rarest cosmetic categories in the game, which makes anniversary rewards like this especially notable.
How to Unlock the Eye of Liberty Cape
Unlocking the cape is very simple.
- Log in to Helldivers 2 at least once
- Do this between February 1 and February 28, 2026 (23:59 CET)
- No missions or objectives are required
If your account logs in during this window, the game automatically flags it as eligible for the reward.
When Will the Cape Appear in Your Inventory?
The cape does not unlock instantly after login.
- Distribution date: March 2, 2026
- The cape will be added automatically to your cosmetic inventory
- No manual claim or store interaction is needed
If you log in during February and don’t see the cape right away, this delay is expected behavior.
Can You Buy the Eye of Liberty Cape Later?
No. The Eye of Liberty Cape is a time-limited anniversary reward.
Once the February login window ends, the cape is expected to be vaulted permanently. Arrowhead has treated previous commemorative capes the same way, keeping them exclusive to the original event period.
If you miss the window, there is no confirmed alternate way to obtain it.
Players who own last year’s Eye of Freedom Cape may notice something interesting. When a Helldiver wearing Eye of Liberty stands next to someone wearing Eye of Freedom, the two designs visually align to form a complete skull emblem.
It’s a small visual touch, but it reinforces the theme of continuity between the first and second anniversaries of the war.
Why Helldivers 2 Players Should Log In Even Without Playing
Even if you’re currently inactive or waiting for new content updates, logging in once during February is worth it.
- The cape is free
- The requirement is minimal
- The reward is permanently missable
For collectors and long-term players, this is one of the easiest exclusive items to secure.
The Eye of Liberty Cape is a straightforward but meaningful anniversary reward. It respects players’ time, requires no grind, and adds another permanent cosmetic to your Helldivers 2 collection. If you plan to keep playing—or even if you just want to preserve your account’s history—logging in during February is the smart move. Play Now!
