10 Random But Cool Mechanics In Helldivers 2 You Probably Didn't Know About

As the community continues to fight in Super Earth's galactic war, one dedicated play has envisioned a simple yet effective solution to one of the game's persistent problems: Supply lines. While Arrowhead Studios does an excellent job of introducing mechanics and concepts to players, one aspect that isn't clarified when starting up the game is how interplanetary travel works. Fortunately, with such a committed player base, it didn't take long for players to learn about supply lines but despite the discovery, many are still unclear on how they actually work.

In an era rife with microtransactions and games released in buggy conditions, titles like and are saving modern gaming as we know it. For years, publishers have come to rely on aggressive tactics to drain every penny possible from consumers post-launch. The commercial and critical success of ,, and other recent examples like prove that if a game is well-made and fun to play, buyers will support it. The cost of AAA game production is skyrocketing, and while that, too, is a problem plaguing the industry, predatory microtransactions are not the answer – quality is.

A new threat is emerging on the Automaton front in , and it may be significant enough to turn the tide of battle. Arrowhead Game Studios' third-person co-op shooter has excelled as a live-service title through its ongoing story, in which players are embroiled in the Galactic War as Super Earth's elite Helldiver units. So far, the Helldivers have seen more success than failure, but a new Automaton enemy could put Super Earth's latest offensive in jeopardy.

One creative fan is likely to give players of the game nightmares thanks to an incredibly detailed Charger model they shared on Reddit. has been a popular game among many people since its release on February 8, 2024, even reaching popularity across many social media platforms. has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and cooperation, which makes it stand out above other similar games. It's also become quite a popular game for fans to joke around about, oftentimes sharing the call to spread democracy and freedom from the Terminids and Automatons.

success keeps continuing, and with every Major Order issued by High Command, the game keeps improving. That's not to say it's perfect, however — as one unfortunate mechanic may actually result in the game crashing completely. Though is packed with hours of fun content, the game itself can sometimes be buggy, which is not that surprising considering it was just released in February. One unfortunate bug, however, may ruin a squad's fun completely.

added its first new Terminid enemy to the game, but they are more dangerous when players least expect them. has introduced a welcome update trend of releasing new content consistently and often as the result of player actions. This has kept players on their toes for updates at any time, but also kept retention and support for the game. The game is set to recieve a new Warbond every month as well, so it would seem that available Helldiving equipment will continue to evolve alongside new enemies and mission types.

has captivated the gaming community and its charming, if overzealous, attitude toward democracy has helped it become one of the biggest games of 2024. With its addictive gameplay, hilarious propaganda, and ability to not take itself too seriously, droves of players have joined the ranks of the. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has continued to work on its prized title since release, promising more content to come.

Despite splitting its galactic war relatively evenly across multiple factions, hasn't managed to maintain an equal divide between the Terminid and Automaton fronts, with the playerbase generally favoring the Terminids. As the galactic war of progresses, however, with the potential for new factions to be added, there are some potential ways to alleviate the relative unpopularity of fighting automatons — that is, if the disparity between them is seen as an issue worth trying to solve.

Despite the variety of mission types in , some strategies may be hurting the overall global liberation effort. has launched to extreme success for a myriad of reasons, one of which is the clever mission planning and liberation mechanic. Liberating planets leads to unlocking new sectors to explore, as well as new content drops based on how the developers have acted so far. These random but also player-driven updates have helped drastically increase the popularity and retention of .

While players may spend most of their time gunning down Terminids and Automatons, one fan is making the community stop and think about their actions. The over-arching story of the game sees the army of Super Earth charging around the galaxy in an effort to eradicate the evil forces that have staked their claim on some planets that are in need of some democracy and freedom. Yet despite the fervor Super Earth demands of its Helldivers, it's worth stopping to think about what it would be like to die at the hands of such an impassioned soldier.

Despite being deep in the trenches of a galactic war, forces can still look pretty cool with some of the impressive armor options available. Eradicating the rising alien threats in the galaxy while spreading the good word of Super Earth's managed democracy can be a tough job and one that requires only the best of outfits. Although the armor worn will undoubtedly become covered in dirt, blood, and bullet holes, that is no excuse not to look good.

A new source of danger has started to show up in , and unlike most threats, it doesn't actually have anything to do with Terminids or Automatons. Whether attempting to rescue civilians from Automatons or gunning down new flying bugs in , there's already more than enough to worry about for the soldiers of Super Earth. The Galactic War takes no prisoners, however, and it's wise to be prepared for any sort of challenge, even the kind that has nothing to do with the war itself.