Helldivers 2 players got a harsh wake-up call recently, as a failed Major Order resulted in the shocking destruction of Angel’s Venture. Major Orders in Helldivers 2 have always had their fair share of surprising consequences and outcomes, but the loss of Angel’s Venture proves that nothing is safe in the fight for Super Earth.
Since the Illumniate was introduced to Helldivers 2, protecting Managed Democracy against the threats of the galaxy has become even more challenging. The long-awaited arrival of the Illuminate marked the beginning of a new era for Helldivers 2, but this exciting addition to the game has also proven to be a harrowing experience. After players destroyed the planet of Meridia, the consequences have been disastrous.
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The Meridia Singularity is Now Helldivers 2’s Most Harrowing Threat
A Brief Summary of the Meridia Singularity
Originally a planet that was home to a Terminid colony, Meridia was eventually destroyed. The destruction of the planet created an anomaly that is now simply known as the Meridia Singularity. Unfortunately, in a shocking twist, the Illuminate has weaponized the Meridia Singularity, and Angel’s Venture has been its first consequence. The Super Earth colony has been torn to pieces, demonstrating just how much is at stake for players going forward.
Angel’s Venture served as an important training post for the Super Earth Armed Forces, causing a devastating number of casualties.
Angel’s Venture May Only Just Be the Beginning
The loss of Angel’s Venture is shocking enough, as it signals the end of a planet that was quite important to the game’s lore. Now that it’s clear that the Illuminate is aiming directly for Super Earth, the path ahead could be riddled with devastation and chaos. If Angel’s Venture can’t be spared, then Arrowhead Game Studio isn’t afraid to sacrifice other major points of lore for the sake of moving the story forward. The Meridia Singularity is poised to rip planets apart, and players have been given a bold reminder that the outcomes of Major Orders can have serious consequences.
Since the Illuminate was introduced to Helldivers 2, protecting Managed Democracy against the threats of the galaxy has become even more challenging.
It’s a thrilling blend of both excitement and regret, but it also makes future Major Orders far more nerve-racking, as a failure could mean the loss of another planet. The Illuminate adds a horrifying new layer to Helldivers 2, and as the Meridia Singularity draws closer to Super Earth, the fight against tyranny is now more important than ever before.
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Helldivers 2 is Taking Storytelling to New Heights
Last year, Helldivers 2 kicked off 2024 with a bang, demonstrating a strong approach to the live-service model. Instead of using live-service in a predatory way, Arrowhead Game Studio has showcased that this model can be a great way to watch a story unfold. The destruction of Meridia happened months ago, and now it has become one of the most important points in the game’s narrative. This Chekhov’s Gun is a powerful way to start the second year of Helldivers 2, because it sends players the message that they will need to be on their A-game going forward.
Seeing the obliteration of Angel’s Venture marks every other planet in the path of the Meridia Singularity as a target now, which is sweat-inducing. As Helldivers 2 continues to evolve, seeing what the Illuminate has in store next is thrillingly scary. Whatever the game’s next Major Orders happen to be, every Helldiver will hopefully bring all they’ve got to the battlefield.
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.
Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.
Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.
Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.
Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1
Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
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February 8, 2024
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
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Arrowhead Game Studios