Summary
- Helldivers 2 fans suggest that clearing nests and destroying fabricators should have some effect on the map.
- Some suggest destroying these optional objectives should lower extraction intensity, while others would like to see reduced patrols.
- For now, most fans note that the extraction process is fairly inconsistent in terms of enemy density and what types can appear.
A new discussion between Helldivers 2 players questions why defeating Terminid nests and Automaton fabricators has no distinct effect on how easy or difficult the extraction process becomes. Since launching on February 8, Helldivers 2 has been on a wild ride as it became so popular that developer Arrowhead Game Studios couldn't keep up with the demand. As the population blew past expectations and server capacity caps, the developers at Arrowhead released numerous patches to not only continue increasing the cap, but reduce crashes, and implement features like logging out players who had become inactive to try and save their spot without needing to log in.
However, the initial weeks of server problems and other errors impacting the game have largely been resolved, meaning the studio has been freed up to work on new content, feature ideas as well as continue to make quality of life improvements. In fact, some players have already seen or gotten to experience some future Helldivers 2 content in the form of mech suits and buggy-style vehicles. Even with the game continuing to be incredibly popular, fans are always looking to pass along new ideas or other ways to keep the game feeling fresh.
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The latest idea comes from the Helldivers 2 community on Reddit, where a user named Ytiria kicked off a new thread regarding the extraction process and how inconsistent it can be. In Helldivers 2, players need to extract off the map once the main mission is complete, though they'll first need to defend a position against enemy factions like Automaton or Terminid forces for 2 minutes until a drop shop can pick them up. To help make the experience more consistent in terms of enemy density, Ytiria suggests that the more optional Fabricators or Nests that are cleared out during a run, the intensity of the extraction is lessened.
Helldivers 2 Community Reactions
The idea seems to have struck a chord with many in the community, with some calling it logical that clearing nests or fabrication depots should have some tangible effect on the map, whether that means reduced random patrols or slightly altering what enemy types appear during extraction. For example, one commentor suggested that clearing a heavy nest or fabricator would ultimately lower how many major enemies like Helldivers 2's chargers would appear during the extraction process, while a smaller nest or fabricator would mean fewer swarms or mobs. Others were worried that this idea would lower the fun, with some even mentioning that they enjoy the exhilaration of fighting against impossible odds.
While this idea is purely fan driven at the moment, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has continued to be active on social media, replying to fans as well as teasing upcoming content and features. One such admission is that a new customization feature was being discussed internally after a Helldivers 2 fan asked about changing the color on their armor. While nothing is set in stone for the near future, the option would at least allow players to better mix and match certain looks and keeping the look consistent.
Helldivers 2
- Released
- February 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.
LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.
REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.
THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.
THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
