Cockroaches are the absolute worst, but the flying cockroaches are the devil incarnate - a nightmare of a creature that's the bane of every living individual. Luckily, in Helldivers 2, the insectoid race, the Terminids, can't fly, or so we thought.
Just when Helldivers 2 players couldn't dream of facing off against worse enemies while they spread their unique brand of freedom and liberty, they just did: the Shrieker. Yet, despite the rumors and player testimonies flooding social and forums, Arrowhead Game Studios maintains a humorous stance on their existence, or rather, their non-existence.
Here's what the brilliantly creative mind of the company's CEO Johan Pilestedt had to say, "Everyone knows that 'Bugs can't fly", echoing a statement shared by the Ministry of Truth, an in-game propaganda machine.
Since launching last month, Helldivers 2 has created a dynamic battlefield for players by introducing various challenges and enemies. But it's the moments like the playful denial, which aligns perfectly with the game's overarching narrative that's steeped in dark humor and propaganda that has made it stand out in an industry of copycats.
From the player's initial struggles against bug-infested galaxies to liberating Tien Khan and unlocking mechs for the Galactic War, Arrowhead has kept the Helldivers 2 community engaged with continuous updates and surprise.