If you've noticed a strange Pink Skull in your requisitions marked “Issued by the Ministry of Prosperity”, you're not alone. Many Helldivers spotted it and had no clue what it meant. In this guide, I'll explain what the skull really is, who gets it, and how you can claim your reward step by step.

If you've spotted a weird Pink Skull in your requisitions marked “Issued by the Ministry of Prosperity”—don't panic. That's your Warbond Token. It lets you pick any regular Premium Warbond (not Legendary). This system replaced the old Steeled Veterans reward.
I'll break down how I got mine, who qualifies, and how you can claim yours step by step.
When I first saw the skull, I thought it was a bug. Turns out:
So yeah—this is the Federation's way of saying, “You didn't waste your credits, citizen.”
Here's the rule of thumb I've confirmed through community reports and official notes:
Basically: if you might've been double-charged for the same Warbond, the Ministry of Prosperity stepped in with this fix.
If you’d rather not grind or wait on support responses, a faster option is to buy Helldivers 2 medals online through trusted marketplaces—this way you can instantly boost your progress, unlock Warbonds, and keep fighting for Super Earth without delays.
| Your Case | Reward You Get |
|---|---|
| Bought SCE before Aug 26, 2025 | Steeled Veterans Warbond only |
| Bought SCE after Aug 26 | Warbond Token (Pink Skull) |
| Already had Steeled Veterans, then bought SCE | Warbond Token (compensation) |
Honestly, it's just flavor. Arrowhead leans into satire—rewarding you for your “prosperity” with a pink skull is peak Helldivers humor. Think of it as propaganda dressed as a perk.
So next time you see that creepy skull—smile. It's not a bug, it's your ticket to a free Warbond.