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.
One Year Later, Helldivers 2 is the New Standard For Live-Service Games
Helldivers 2 is now one year old, and in this short amount of time it has proven that live-service models can be a lot of fun.
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.
At the beginning of the year, Sony announced that Helldivers 2 would be getting its own film adaptation.
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.
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- 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
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.
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
