As the Super Earth Federation battles to spread liberty and managed democracy across the universe, a tale of heroism has emerged that perfectly encapsulates the kind of community Arrowhead Game Studios wants to create for Helldivers 2.
This narrative centers around a player who has spent over 200 hours playing Helldivers 2 a month after its release. The player, who has earned the title of “Skull Admiral”, goes by the handle of .atasu in-game and u/Mountain-Leader2722 on Reddit, has gone on to pursue a more rewarding experience in-game after accomplishing everything there is left to do: helping others.
Helldivers 2, designed for cooperative play across various difficulty levels, can be quite challenging, especially for newcomers facing the game’s notorious difficulty spikes. In the midst of this chaos, .atasu has taken on a unique role by responding to SOS Beacon Stratagems – distress calls players can send out that are visible to others on the galaxy map. This gesture of solidarity and assistance has turned .atasu into a kind of guardian angel, swooping in to aid players struggling with missions that seem insurmountable.
In their self-published post on Reddit, u/Mountain-Leader2722 describes their usual MO in Helldivers 2 and players have since shared accounts of encounters with him. Many of them expressed gratitude and admiration for the help received during difficult missions. These interactions have helped players overcome challenging objectives and provided them with valuable gameplay tips, enhancing their overall experience in the game.
This spirit of cooperation and mentorship is further evidenced by .atasu’s willingness to share knowledge about the game’s lesser-known mechanics, such as resource sharing and weapon mod switching, essentially acting as a live tutorial for newer players.
For those who’d like to follow .atasu’s altruistic exploits, he’s since taken to streaming on Twitch, where interested audiences can view footage of his rescue operations live as they happen.
However, what’s more important about .atasu’s revelation is he isn’t alone. Many appear to have similar approaches to Helldivers 2, perhaps reflecting the non-toxic community that Arrowhead has claimed that it wants to foster.
Despite the recognition and the positive impact on the community, .atasu remains very humble, acknowledging their imperfections and emphasizing the collaborative nature of Helldivers 2. This humility, coupled with his dedication to helping others, resonates with the core ethos of the satirical game – working together to achieve common goals and overcome challenges.
Helldivers 2 recently welcomed its latest Premium Warbond and players have taken to its defense after allegations that the game is pay-to-win.
