Halo Gauss Cannon - AC-8 Autocannon Conversion
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 362 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Replaces the AC-8 Autocannon with a refurbished Halo Reach Gauss Cannon from a Warthog. Comes with optional autocannon backpack reskin.
Viewing window has a readable ammo gauge. If you only have red rimmed rounds left, you are 4 rounds or fewer.
Important Information
Use HD2MM version 1. 2 or higher in order to use the files if you are not manual installing
Arsenal can also be used
If you want to join the modding discord for Helldivers 2 you can join here,
Discord User Rhodes_Ansel for Beta testing
Model ripped by Halo Archives Discord
Audio from Halo Reach
Discord User jyn.fu for the initial idea
Audio Replacement made possible because of Discord User raidingforpants and Dekr0
Boxofbiscuits/Helldivers 2 Modding Community Discord/ Toasted's team for the modding tools
This mod replaces the AC-8 Autocannon with a refurbished Halo Reach Gauss Cannon from a Warthog, including an optional autocannon backpack reskin. It's a cosmetic conversion for Helldivers 2 players who want a Halo-themed weapon look, with 281 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 281 endorsements and over 24k downloads.
- Adds a fresh Halo Reach aesthetic to a popular weapon.
- Optional backpack reskin gives extra customization.
⚠️ Cons
- Cosmetic only—no new stats or gameplay changes.
- May conflict with other AC-8 Autocannon reskins or model mods.
- Limited to one weapon, so niche appeal if you don't use the AC-8.
For Helldivers 2 players who love Halo and want their AC-8 to look like a Gauss Cannon. If you're after gameplay tweaks or new weapons, skip this—it's purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're on PC, make sure to place the mod files in the correct game directory (usually the 'mods' folder) and verify the game version matches the mod's update.
- Since it's cosmetic, you can easily revert by removing the mod files if you want the original look back.
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager like Vortex or manual installation—read the mod page for specific instructions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- ArcanePoro
- Version
- 1.24
- Downloads
- 24,438
- Endorsements
- 279
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/1/2024
- Updated
- 9/16/2025
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