Helldivers 2 footage shows someone already using a playable mech

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With mechs finally available for players to pilot, Helldivers 2 fans are already disappointed by the underwhelming launch of the EXO-45 exosuits within the game. The newest release from Arrowhead Game Studios has already seen massive success within just a month of its release, selling millions of units across its PC and PS5 versions. Arrowhead would report Helldivers 2 had sold 3 million units less than three weeks following its debut, becoming one of Steam's best-selling games. Now, a new addition to the game has left players conflicted.

It's official: mechs are in Helldivers 2. This is after players successfully liberated Tien Kwan, the planet that devs tasked fans with saving in order to unlock a new Stratagem.

Shortly after releasing a major balance update for Helldivers 2, developer Arrowhead Game Studios has now kicked off a new major order for its players. Tying in with the upcoming release of pilotable mechs, players have now been tasked with liberating the planet Tien Kwan in order to get production of the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit going.

The upcoming addition of mechs is a source of significant excitement in , but getting them could require some extra effort in the Galactic War. As a feature first introduced in the original, exosuits provide a unique way to power up at the cost of mobility. For soldiers used to deploying on missions with light armor and outrunning enemies whenever possible, their inclusion in could represent a big shift in strategy.

It seems that we'll have to wait a while longer before we can expect mechs to be added to Helldivers 2, as developer Arrowhead Game Studios has declared the factory planet Tien Kwan to be under attack.

has a variety of weapons that are exciting to use, but the thrill factor doesn't always correspond directly to actual utility in the fight against Terminids and Automatons. Rather than experimenting with some of the more flavorful options, many soldiers have ended up sticking to tried and true basics like the SG-225 Breaker, a shotgun with a track record of getting the job done. This hasn't been an ideal balance for the game, but new changes have shifted things around enough for some weapons that weren't viable before to look like reasonable options.

Helldivers 2 players have supposedly uncovered further evidence of huge mechs in the shooter, as well as new Stratagems like calling down AI soldiers.

With (currently) two distinct factions spanning several planets at a time, has plenty of enemies to fight, some of which require specialized strategies or weapons, and all of which can pose a deadly threat if taken too lightly. Among the game's roster of enemies, however, a select few particularly stand out for being difficult to deal with and, especially on higher difficulties, requiring good squad coordination and well-put-together loadouts.

continues the unending war against multiple factions that threaten Super Earth. It's the duty of every man, woman, and child to help defend Super Earth against intergalactic threats, which results in a new war starting every time the previous one ends. Among the threats to Super Earth that the citizens find themselves in a cycle of wars with are the Cyborgs. However, doesn't have Cyborgs as a faction, and there's a reason behind that — one that might be disturbing to most.

Ship Modules in are special modifications you can unlock to enhance your best Stratagems for upcoming missions. These passive changes can alter anything from Stratagem cooldowns to an explosion's radius, making them a diverse change to your equipment. With many available on your Destroyer, it may be difficult to choose which ones to have activated before your deployment to various worlds.

has only been out a few weeks and is already teasing a game-changing new feature for the future. 2 has been a massive success for Arrowhead Studios, both in sales and in popularity. This success has been duly assisted by the studio's open communication and the potential upcoming changes by developers. These include in-game ways to earn premium currency, transparency about the future of the game, and insight into what kind of content people can expect and when.