ARC-170 - Eagle Replacer (Star Wars)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #88 of 892 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces the Eagle model with an ARC-170 in the hangar and during missions. Includes option to be landed or upgraded (for upgraded hangar bays).
Installation:
Recommended:
Use HD2 Mod Manager to add to game from zip file. Choose from dropdown for Landed or Upgraded (if your hangar is upgraded to show bombs on eagle).
Manual:
Extract the 3 "patch" files directly into the "data" folder at your Helldivers 2 installation location.
If you have more than one mod with the same name you'll need to increase the number from 0 to 1, 2, and so on. The mod manager does this for you.
Recommended Mods:
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[]W40k Star Wars and other audio replacements by RiqCrow includes Star Wars themed Eagle Strafing Run audio
ARC-170 Model from StarWars-Universe at Sketchfab under CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike. Modified to add simple landing gear and close wings when in hangar.
Clone Pilot Model from Just Ryk at Sketchfab under CC Attribution.
Thanks to the HD2 Modding Community for the tools and resources needed to make this possible. ToastedShoes, Boxofbiscuits97.
Special thanks to ArcanePoro for tutorials and teutinsa for the Mod Manager.
This Star Wars mod replaces the Eagle model with an ARC-170 starfighter, visible in the hangar and during missions. It's a straightforward visual swap for fans of the prequel-era ship, with 205 endorsements and 19,448 downloads, last updated in May 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 205 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: swaps the Eagle for an ARC-170, no bloat.
- Recently updated (May 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Purely cosmetic—if you're after gameplay changes, this isn't it.
- Only affects the Eagle model; other ships remain untouched.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the Eagle model or hangar scenes.
For Star Wars fans who want to fly an ARC-170 instead of the default Eagle. If you're into prequel-era ships and want a quick visual upgrade, this is for you. Skip if you want new mechanics or more extensive ship overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original Eagle model files before replacing, just in case you want to revert.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod after any other ship mods to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's page for any specific installation instructions, as some games require manual file placement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- Raven
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 19,451
- Endorsements
- 202
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 12/31/2024
- Updated
- 5/8/2026
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