MG-43 Machine Gun and MG-Sentry sound overhaul
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #218 of 598 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Finally managed to make a mod for my favourite jack of all trades support weapon in the game.
Now finally has MG-Sentry included after I forgot to finish it.
Using extracted sounds of MG34 from MW19
Vortex mod manager is still giving me problems and doesn't want to make a collection. It'll happen someday
Use ModManager2 or Arsenal for mega easy install!
Hope you enjoy and have fun with the mod! Make sure to post what you think of it in the posts section!
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Now included in (3-in-1) MG SFX overhauls combo pack (that you can find in my MG206 HMG sound overhaul mod page)
________________________VERSIONS________________________
v1. 2. 2 Quick update (December 16)
- Works fine in game version 5. 0. 0 +Slim version of the game
- This version updated into 3-in-1 mod pack (Can be found in my MG206 HMG SFX Overhaul mod page)
v1. 2. 1 (November 3)
- features. MG-sentry turret SFX Overhaul
- NEW variant, with (RAAL lmg / MG338) reloading sounds (to avoid overlaps with MG206 HMG, as these 2 share same reloading sfx) Or leeave both MG43 and HMG to have their own reload sfx for randomized fun.
- Otherwise everything is same as before (v. 1. 2)
- This version updated into 3-in-1 mod pack (Can be found in my MG206 HMG SFX Overhaul mod page)
v1. 2 (November 1)
- Still works in game version 4. 1. 0 (Into the Unjust)
- Major addition: A/MG-43 Sentry turret now joins the sfx Overhaul package and is available as an option.
- Otherwise, all other things are the same as before (v1. 1)
- I'll combine all 3 machine gun mods into one file (as an optional file feat. each having their own vanilla/ regular options) after I get to patch MG 206 sfx overhaul!
v1. 1 (October 30)
- Works in game version 4. 1. 0 (Into the Unjust)
- Overall volume adjusted and I added the "reflect pop" sound to shooting sfx, to make it more uniform with my other 2 machine gun mods
- Both variants now combined into one downloadable file, with options you can choose from within ModManager / Arsenal
- Minor addition: now has a mod icon and description in ModManager / Arsenal
- Machine Gun Sentry will get its own SFX mod combined here in the future!
- I'll combine all 3 machine gun mods into one file (as an optional file feat. each having their own vanilla/ regular options) after I get to patch MG 206 sfx overhaul!
v1. 0. 9 Both variants (September) (Broken afte
This audio overhaul replaces the shooting and reloading sounds of the MG-43 machine gun and MG-sentry turrets with those of the MG34 from Modern Warfare 2019, adding reverb for a more powerful feel. It's a simple, focused mod for Helldivers 2 players who want a heavier, more impactful sound for these weapons.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 108 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Simple, focused audio swap that delivers a punchier, more impactful sound for two popular weapons.
- Adds reverb for extra depth, making the guns feel more powerful in combat.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects two weapons—if you want a broader audio overhaul, this won't cover it.
- Sound replacement is subjective; some players may prefer the original sounds.
- Potential compatibility issues with other audio mods that modify the same sound files.
For Helldivers 2 players who love the MG-43 and MG-sentry and want a heavier, more satisfying audio kick. If you're a sound purist who prefers vanilla audio or want a full audio overhaul, this isn't for you.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to disable EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) if required for mods in Helldivers 2, as some audio mods may trigger it.
- If you're using a mod manager, preview the sound files before installing to ensure they match your taste.
- Check for conflicts with other audio mods that might replace the same MG-43 or MG-sentry sounds.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Helldivers 2 Mods
- Author
- BanzaiWortex4
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Downloads
- 5,032
- Endorsements
- 108
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 8/23/2025
- Updated
- 12/16/2025
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