Many thought it could not be done, but apparently when you ask the players of Helldivers 2 to exterminate a threat they will unite and sort it out.
Over the last few weeks, the Major Orders of Helldivers have asked for the Automaton threat to be eradicated – by way of a stunning play known as Operation Swift Disassembly, which called for every major planet in Automaton space to be liberated swiftly, and forcefully.
Although there were a few stumbles and many (many) lives lost, we now stand here on the dawn of a new day where the robotic menace has been wiped off the galactic map:
This is echoed by the top brass, who also sing praises to the brave souls who weathered the storm of laser fire and giant hulking machines to stop the baby stealing oil-guzzlers. According to the Ministry of Truth, our galaxy is free once more.
You did it, Helldivers. Operation Swift Disassembly was a success! With the bots eradicated and bugs contained, the galaxy is free once more. pic.twitter.com/W7GolbDmHW
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 7, 2024
It is a day of victory, celebration – and for the treasonous – concern and speculation. We all know that the living narrative of Helldivers 2 is played out a bit like a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the actions of the players impact where the story may be heading. With the robots wiped out (for now), does that mean we are having a bug vacation? Do we fear what happens when the bots return? Or will they be on hiatus long enough to reveal another threat? It’s equal parts exciting and worrying.
Whatever the flavour, it’s a masterclass in community-driven story telling. So many players are united in how awesome this outcome is, and I am sure there are companies scribbling down notes on the whole thing – it really is worthy of a study.
The Helldivers 2 community just straight up wiped the automatons off the map, Quite literally removing them from the game (for now).
— Ameer (@SynthPotato) April 7, 2024
The fact this was all community driven and only happened BECAUSE we all focused on the automatons is why Helldivers is a magical experience. pic.twitter.com/eqNqeS1cH2
For now, players can enjoy a leisurely stroll through some Bug infested planets, and rest easy from the threat of laser fire. It feels good to take a break from dodging rockets, so enjoy the relative peace while it lasts.
Because this kind of joy can only last for so long.
Were you are a part of Operation Swift Disassembly? Are you relieved to know the freedom-hating mechanical menace is no more? Let us know in the comments or on social media.
Known throughout the interwebs simply as M0D3Rn, Ash is bad at video games. An old guard gamer who suffers from being generally opinionated, it comes as no surprise that he is both brutally loyal and yet, fiercely whimsical about all things electronic. On occasion will make a youtube video that actually gets views. Follow him on YouTube @Bad at Video Games
