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At the heart ofHelldivers 2is its players and the community. Throughout its explosive lifespan from the almost half a million concurrent player count to the PSN controversy, the players have been the driving force of the game. And Arrowhead knows this because player feedback has been one of the devs’ top focuses.
This commitment to the community might come into play once again as the players have spoken once more. This time, the community wants to give Exosuits the ability to self-destruct, essentially turning them into Hellbombs. This could be a perfect addition to the game’s combat style if Arrowhead’s Johan Pilestedt is willing to listen.
TheHelldivers 2Community Wants to Blow Up Exosuits
InHelldivers 2, exosuits like the Exo-45 Patriot and Exo-49 Emancipator are capable of dishing out a lot of firepower. But their main drawback is that once their fuel or ammo is depleted, players are forced to just exit them and leave them behind.
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The idea of converting a nearly-defunct mech into a Hellbomb fixes this. Reddit user lunlunqq001 summed it up: “Do I just climb out and be slaughtered by democracy’s enemies? No! I’d rather go with a hell of a bang.”
It would fit perfectly with the aesthetic of the game. Imagine you’re surrounded, low on ammo, and with no backup in sight.
Players could trigger the Hellbomb, sacrificing their exosuits to take out as many enemies as possible before making a dramatic escape.
Varylia 5 has been liberated!Today marks a day of celebration as the newly acquired Emancipator Exosuit is immediately rushed out for distribution to all Helldivers.pic.twitter.com/dAxmuSSciy
Historically, Arrowhead Game Studioshas been receptive to fan feedback, working community-driven changes into updates and lore. TheHelldivers 2community’s hope is that Arrowhead’s COO, Johan Pilestedt, will heed this call.
Arrowhead Has No Reason To Not Listen To The Community
Players want a game that lets them fully embody their roles as freedom fighters. They are willing to sacrifice everything, even their mechs, to ensure victory. As they wait to see whether Arrowhead will bring their explosive vision to life, fans remain hopeful that Pilestedt and his team will recognize the potential impact of this feature.
Yeah, but these are just musings, if we were to do all of them, it would dilute the IP and make it a “not helldivers” experience.To add more to this conversation, here’s an extended list of IPs that I really would love to do a take on!– Aliens– Starship Troopers– Terminator…
Pilestedt has hinted at incorporating crossoversand major game-changing updates, provided they fit the game’s established universe. While IP crossovers remain an exciting prospect, adding a hellbomb option to exosuits seems like a no-brainer that fits both gameplay dynamics and lore.
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The strategic flexibility introduced by a self-destructing exosuit would align withHelldivers 2‘s gameplay loop, which emphasizes creative, often self-sacrificial solutions to impossible challenges. Players would need to balance the risks and rewards of using the self-destruct feature.
It also fits into the theme of expandability. Super Earth is, after all, a brutal regime with a penchant for sacrificing assets for the greater good. Every dive is a fight for democracy, but no soldier or machine is indispensable when victory is at stake.
What do you think of theHelldivers 2community’s latest idea? Let us know in the comments
Daniel Royte
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you may also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
