Helldivers 2 is an incredible co-op shooter that forces players to think outside the box when facing waves of enemies. Whether you are facing the Automatons or Terminids, you may become overwhelmed, especially if you are playing solo. However, many players do not realize they can get help when the odds are against them.

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Helldivers 2: How to Get MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun

The MG-101 is a heavy machine gun in Helldivers 2. Learn more about this weapon and how to use it in this guide.

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Players can use the SOS Beacon Stratagem to get assistance, thus increasing their chances of success on a mission. What this means is that players can get a full squad of members even if they started out alone, which can offer relief on missions when playing on higher difficulties. If you want to learn more about using SOS in Helldivers 2, this guide provides some useful information.

How To Use The SOS Stratagem In Helldivers 2

SOS Stratagem in Helldivers 2

You can only use the SOS Stratagem when your squad is not full. Here is what Helldivers 2 players need to do in order to use it:

  1. Enter the following SOS Stratagem code: Up, Down, Right, and Up.
  2. Throw the Stratagem anywhere to deploy the beacon.
  3. Once the beacon has been deployed, activate it, and it will send an SOS signal until the squad is full or the mission is complete.

The SOS Stratagem is available to everyone from the get-go.

What Does The SOS Stratagem In Helldivers 2 Do?

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When you use SOS in Helldivers 2, you encourage random players to join your squad. Your mission will start pulsing on the planet map, notifying other players that you are in trouble. It is worth noting, though, that players will only see the distress call when they view the same planet you are on and have selected the same difficulty level.

When using the SOS Stratagem, if you are in an invite-only lobby, the game will change it to public so that anyone can join. You will need to change this setting later on if you want to play solo.

It goes without saying the SOS Stratagem is a handy tool, but you will need to use it when the time is right. Be it a difficult enemy wave or a challenging objective, you will need to deploy the SOS Stratagem in advance so that you can get the help you need. Using the SOS Stratagem during a firefight might not get you the help you so desperately need since it will take time for other players to join.

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February 8, 2024
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Developer(s)
Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
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