Helldivers 2 is an intense cooperative third-person shooter that thrusts players into the role of elite soldiers known as Helldivers. Players will land in various dangerous areas and engage in combat against monstrous enemies to clear the zones. The game offers a highly engaging and enjoyable experience with its fast-paced action and strategic teamwork elements.
However, Helldivers 2 is not without its share of glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay. One of the most frustrating issues involves Pelican-1, the space shuttle designated to extract players at the end of each mission.
Helldivers 2’s frustrating Pelican-1 glitch
There are many minor bugs in Helldivers 2 which can sometimes create a funny moment or are not relevant enough to disrupt a player’s gameplay. But the bug with Pelican-1 has been affecting many players and sometimes makes the mission fail altogether.
The pelican-1 bug causes the shuttle to malfunction and sometimes goes under the map or leaves players stranded, unable to complete their objectives. This glitch has sparked significant frustration among the community, as it undermines the satisfaction of completing missions and advancing in the game. Players are eagerly awaiting a patch to resolve this critical issue, hoping for a smoother and more reliable extraction process in future updates.
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Reddit user JimmyBr33z shared a video showing how Pelican-1 just sunk into the ground and they had to make another call for Pelican-1 (wait for a few more minutes) and extract them away. This bug has been seen by other players and usually just requires players to recall the shuttle but there are many cases where missions have failed.
Players’ shared experience helping the whole community
The Helldivers 2 community has been vocal about the need for a fix, with many threads and comments dedicated to sharing experiences and potential workarounds. Players are waiting for the official response about many bugs and developers are trying to fix the bugs as soon as possible.
Developer Arrowhead Game Studios usually are quick to respond to various matters and promises to investigate and address the bug in an upcoming update. However, as of now, there has been no definitive timeline provided for when a patch will be released.
With fixes taking a little longer, some players have suggested temporary fixes, such as avoiding certain actions during the extraction phase or clearing the enemies from the landing area, but these are not guaranteed solutions. The Pelican-1 issue highlights the importance of robust post-launch support and timely updates in maintaining a positive player experience in online games.
