Arvis' Custom ARC-170 - Eagle Replacer (Star Wars)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #176 of 892 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces the Eagle with a custom ARC-170 created by Arvis Taljik in the hangar and during missions. Has 3 different color schemes to choose from:
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Pair with Arvis' custom LAAT - Pelican Replacer
Installation:
Recommended:
Use HD2 Mod Manager to add to game from zip file.
Manual:
Extract the 3 "patch" files from a specific color scheme folder 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.
Custom ARC-170 Model and textures from ArvisTaljik for creation of this mod. Any other use of the model/textures should go through them.
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.
A visual mod for Star Wars games that replaces the Eagle ship model with Arvis' custom ARC-170 design. It has 146 endorsements and 11,308 downloads, last updated May 2026. Simple cosmetic replacement for fans of the ARC-170.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 146 endorsements.
- Over 11k downloads shows real demand.
- Recently updated, so likely works with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- No install instructions provided by author.
- No screenshots or detailed description—you're flying blind.
- Only replaces one ship, so limited scope.
For Star Wars fans who want their Eagle to look like the iconic ARC-170. If you're into ship cosmetics and don't mind minimal info, this is for you. Skip if you want more than a single ship swap.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's update date to avoid issues.
- Look for a 'Mods' folder in your game directory—drop the file there.
- If the mod doesn't show up, verify the file structure matches the game's expectations.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- Raven
- Version
- 1.7
- Downloads
- 11,308
- Endorsements
- 146
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 2/21/2025
- Updated
- 5/8/2026
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