Summary
In October, fans of the highly acclaimed third-person shooterHelldivers 2by Arrowhead Game Studios should take note of the 26th, since it’s primed to be a big day for the community. For those unfamiliar,Helldivers 2is an unapologetically political, yet humorous, sequel to the 2015Helldiversgame. Though a shooter at its core, the game heavily leans into the theme of fascism as players fight a never-ending war against factions that threaten the citizens of Super Earth.
Helldivers 2burst onto the scene, dominating the charts andsurpassingPalworldas the top-selling gameon Steam in its first week. Though this excitement could naturally subside over time,Helldivershas maintained a dedicated fanbase since the first installment. As such, fans should mark their calendars, as October 26th promises to be an important day for the franchise.
The Helldivers Games Have Always Honored October 26
The Importance of This Day For Citizens of Super Earth
Despite the richness ofHelldivers 2’s lore, it can be overwhelming to absorb at once. However, October 26th holds a special significance for fans as it marks the release of the science-fiction novel,Starship Troopers, a key inspiration for the game’s world. Heavily influenced by both the novel and its 1997 film adaptation, the citizens of Super Earth celebrate Liberty Day as a tribute to its source material.
Beyond its connection toStarship Troopers, Arrowhead Game Studios has emphasized that Liberty Day is a day for citizens to “remember and celebrate what it means to be free.” FortheHelldiverscommunity, this offers the perfect opportunity to commemorate the occasion with iconic voice lines from the game, like “That’s one more victory for the right side of history” or “How’d you like that taste of freedom?”
Liberty Day is a day for citizens to ‘remember and celebrate what it means to be free.’
Helldivers 2 Should Receive Free DLC in October
Aligned with the game’s patriotic theme, since 2018 the developers have established a tradition of releasing a free content update on October 26th. These festivities have included, but aren’t limited to:
Unfortunately, though Arrowhead Games Studios has a record of putting outnewHelldiverscontenton this date, it’s never been a guarantee. Typically, the studio will at the very least publish a blog post which can consist of contests, giveaways, live streams, and “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) threads. Past DLCs have never been announced in advance, so it doesn’t seem likely that theHelldivers 2community will know any details before the prospective date.
However, given the significantsuccess ofHelldivers 2at launch this year, releasing a free update in October could be a strategic marketing move. Adding new maps, weapons, or game modes could be a great way for Arrowhead to solidify its commitment to the game’s longevity. At the least, fans of the game should expect fireworks exploding across the game’s title screen and a scrolling ticker that displays the words “Humanity everywhere rejoices as we celebrate Liberty Day!”
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
