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Helldivers 2is one of the biggest gaming surprises of 2024 so far.

Or at least letting them think they’re in control.

A Helldiver poses with their squad while fighting bugs

There’s reportedly a third alien race coming soon - the Illuminate - more on them later on.

This is because Joel decides where to send enemy reinforcements and which planets to focus on.

Intriguing already, right?

Helldivers 2 map screenshot

Not to mention their eerie robotic chatter piercing through the woods.

Over 2,000 Helldivers werequite literallyleft behind, because they were on the planet when it was cut off.

Their sacrifice was recognized and they are an inspiration to Helldivers across the galaxy.

Helldivers 2 map screenshot

Before too long, they were introduced to the game as a new stratagem.

But then flying bugs started showing up out of nowhere - and are now a much more common foe.

But they kept happening.

Automaton throwing flames in Helldivers 2 as a Helldiver bravely runs away

I’ve played around 35 hours ofHelldivers 2so far - but I’m only level 26.

But something big is coming, Helldivers, and we need to be ready.

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A screen in Helldivers 2 showing Cyberstan