Helldivers 2 has just introduced a new Major Order that’s causing a buzz among players. Whether you’re still grappling with the aftermath of the last challenge or you’ve finally managed to jump back into the game via Steam after what seems like forever, this latest update deserves your attention. Not just for the task at hand, but for what it could potentially set in motion.
The previous Major Order reintroduced the newly enhanced Democracy Space Station, a pivotal tool in the ongoing war against the Illuminate. Now, players find themselves back on the front lines battling bugs. For those die-hard bugdivers, this is familiar ground.
At first glance, this Major Order might not appear groundbreaking. You’re tasked with gathering 22 million common samples from Erata Prime and 15 million rare samples from Gacrux. Plus, you need to ensure Super Earth maintains control of Fenrir III by the order’s deadline in four days.
But there’s more to this mission than meets the eye. The goal is to develop technology that helps Helldivers tackle “The Gloom,” a mysterious spore cloud dominating several Terminid strongholds. Interestingly, this cloud might have more value than just dimming your spaceship’s headlights.
The Helldivers 2 Twitter account recently shared an update, highlighting that the Illuminate’s ruthless campaign persists. Even with the precise deployment of the DSS by Helldivers, the alien adversaries remain unchecked. However, there’s a silver lining. Recent scientific research has unveiled intriguing possibilities.
According to Arrowhead’s briefing, experiments with Gloom spores on Terminids have shown that these spores can significantly boost the yield of Element 710, potentially increasing it by up to ten times. This breakthrough could transform Gloom into a massive, untapped energy resource. If harnessed effectively, it could propel faster-than-light travel beyond its current confines of military and colonial expeditions, extending into commercial and research domains as well.
So, what does this mean for Super Earth and its arsenal? Possibly more than just an upgrade to the DSS. Players are speculating whether this will lead to unforeseen complications. Could it spawn a more formidable breed of bugs from escaped Gloom-mutation experiments?
Ultimately, only time will tell. But knowing Helldivers 2, there’s a good chance it’ll serve up an unexpected twist or two.
