Helldivers 2 is a title currently all the rage in the gaming industry. Gamers cannot get enough of the title on PC and PlayStation 5, while Xbox gamers have to resort to Halo mods in case they want to protect democracy virtually.
Since Arrowhead Game Studios released the title recently, gamers frequently explore new elements in the game. One aspect of the game that adds to the already incredibly chaotic setting and backdrop is planetary hazards in the game. Various gamers posted gameplay footage on social media of their characters succumbing to the wrath of the environmental trials and tribulations added to the game in the latest update.
What are planetary hazards in Helldivers 2?
A significant update was released for Helldivers 2, titled patch 01.000.100. One can check out the complete patch notes released alongside the update here. Apart from gameplay balancing changes such as nerfing load-outs, et cetera, the patch also brought something spectacular: Planetary Hazards.
Planetary Hazards are cataclysmic events that occur randomly and add to the overall challenge experienced by the player. Since there are forces much more unforgiving than battles one can partake in using guns and ammunition, the havoc they wreak is also unparalleled.
At any given moment, one can find oneself amid a plethora of disastrous situations, including but not limited to meteor storms, tremors, and volcanic activity. As expected, players already having a blast with the title are now expected to be on their toes due to the newly activated harbingers of chaos and destruction in the title.
How are players reacting to planetary hazards in Helldivers 2?
As mentioned earlier, various players are sharing footage of themselves struggling to keep up and escaping by the skin of their teeth in the title due to planetary hazards. The most challenging part of the entire encounter is that they don’t just occur at random times but also impact random positions on the map.
So, one has to run, jump, and dodge to make it out alive. Also, since it is surreal to witness such hazards in a game some players are just caught off-guard. For example, one player stood for too long admiring the meteor shower and instantly paid the price:
Another player took to Twitter just like the above footage and appreciated the impact of such hazards in the game’s core gameplay loop, adding unpredictability to the already-appreciated formula:
Another video game streamer was streaming and claimed that the meteor showers didn’t hit them, only to be proven wrong and lose their in-game character to a raging meteor falling from the skies above:
Helldivers 2 is seeing a lot of momentum and traction from gamers enjoying the game’s approach. From being funny to having dead-serious moments like the ones shown above, the game provides an emotional rollercoaster.
