In recent weeks, Helldivers 2 players have taken a page from the book of Master Chief, boldly choosing to disregard High Command’s directives in a quest to liberate a specific planet reminiscent of Halo Reach’s iconic setting. Both planets bear the name New Alexandria and share the theme of being overrun by extraterrestrial forces. Their brave, and perhaps rebellious, actions have culminated in the announcement of an official holiday.
Earlier this week, the game’s social media account revealed, “The planet Seyshel Beach was liberated following a determined effort by a small yet oddly devoted group of Helldivers.” To commemorate this long-anticipated victory against the Illuminate, the inhabitants voted to mark the date of their liberation as “Avengement Day.”
“The beaches will dry before the Helldivers do”: Helldivers 2 players have transformed Seyshel Beach into a new Malevelon Creek, complete with propaganda and an astonished reaction from Arrowhead.
How does Super Earth plan to observe holidays amidst a galactic conflict involving three factions? The answer lies in the citizens’ resolution to take a moment to remember the worlds lost to humanity’s adversaries while reveling in the sweet taste of much-awaited revenge. Exciting times ahead!
SEA OF CELEBRATIONS
Players have crafted a narrative that echoes previous heroic efforts, channeling the spirit of teamwork and strategy in the game’s universe, much like the legendary Malevelon Creek incident. In that memorable episode, countless divers endeavored to gain control of a planet unrelated to their primary objectives, nearly undermining other missions in the process. Once more, group dynamics and in-game messaging take center stage.
HIGH COMMAND’S RECOGNITION
It’s worth noting that High Command itself has acknowledged that New Alexandria holds no significant strategic value in the battle against the Illuminate—who, if you squint just right, remind players of the Covenant from Halo. The Halo Twitter account even joined the fun, sharing a Halo Reach-inspired graphic with the caption “Remember Beach.”
As discussions around gameplay mechanics continue, the CEO of Helldivers 2 asserts, “We see no evidence of Gameguard anticheat causing any performance-related issues.” Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement unfolds!
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