“That’s pretty cool”: Helldivers 2’s Newest Weapon is a Nod Towards Another Arnold Schwarzenegger Film Other than Terminator 2: Judgment Day

This game keeps surprising with its references.

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SUMMARY

  • Players of Helldivers 2 discover another allusion to the renowned actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  • This particular reference is not from Terminator 2: Judgement Day, but another movie from the 1990s.
  • The movie in question is Commando, an action story where the actor uses a spectacular arsenal of weapons.
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Without realizing how popular it would become, Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 garnered an incredible number of players in just a few months. The community enjoys everything the game has to offer on a daily basis, with its unique style and action-packed focus on killing countless enemies. 

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One player has now noticed another reference to a well-known movie featuring actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie in question was not Terminator 2: Judgement Day but another of his famous works, Commando.

A New Arnold Schwarzenegger Reference in Helldivers 2

Another Arnold Schwarzenegger reference in Helldivers 2, and players are happy.
Another Arnold Schwarzenegger reference in Helldivers 2, and players are happy. Image via 20th Century Studios.

The Helldivers 2 community continues to be surprised by the game. It boasts numerous daily players, always ready to complete the toughest missions in the name of democracy.

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This game has gained significant popularity on social media, sparking various memes and discussions about the elements depicted in the title. Recently, players noticed a new movie reference that is extremely popular.

In this instance, players found that a particular weapon alludes to a well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger film from the 1990s. This particular film, Commando, features the actor as a highly trained soldier who employs a vast arsenal to infiltrate an enemy base.

Among these weapons is a giant rocket launcher that is pretty iconic in the film and is a very original and powerful weapon.

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Commando Makes an Appearance in This Title

It is not Terminator 2: Judgement Day, it is Commando. Image via Arrowhead Game Studios.
It is not Terminator 2: Judgement Day, it is Commando. Image via Arrowhead Game Studios.

The players in this title are delighted to find a reference to one of this well-known actor’s most popular films. Although the film itself sometimes lacks realism, the action is well-crafted, and the use of powerful weapons stands out.

This reference gained popularity on X, prompting users to leave comments on how to obtain this rocket launcher. This weapon is similar to the movie’s weapon in almost every way.

Many users who responded to this post suggested that the rocket launcher was likely nerfed, a common occurrence in this game. Another group of users asked if this particular weapon was new or had been in the game before, and not many players had noticed it.

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With this title, the community always finds new ways to entertain themselves. This is not the first movie reference that forms part of the game. Helldivers 2 fans are actively waiting for the studio to finally release the new Warbond, which currently has no confirmed release date.

The game’s team has already stated that they will only release these contents when they are ready and meet specific quality standards, ensuring player satisfaction. But they also want a major game change in terms of the enemies and the overall story.

What do you think of this reference? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by Lucas Lapetina

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I'm a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.