Given the shortage of mods for Helldivers 2, the gaming community was taken aback when a YouTuber, ToastedShoes, unveiled a video featuring a Star Wars mod for the game. The game, which revolves around democracy and space wars, has always sparked discussions about Star Wars within its community.
This mod has been warmly received, with players eagerly anticipating the chance to experience it firsthand. It transforms not only the players into the legendary 501st Legion but also changes the enemies into the Separatist Droids, adding an exciting twist to the game.
Star Wars-themed mod comes to Helldivers 2
Despite the availability of mod aspects in Helldivers 2, only a handful of mods have been seen or popular in the community. The ones that gained the most popularity were the No More Capes and a switcharoo of the Master Chief helmet.
Surprising the whole community, Youtuber ToastedShoes unveiled a new mod which is based on Star Wars and converts players into a legendary 501st Legion, and the enemies into the Separatist Droids. The mod makes the community very happy as the game is set in space and there is nothing more iconic and nostalgic than Star Wars for most players.
We modded Star Wars into Helldivers! Full video is now live https://t.co/WeQcNlhLdN pic.twitter.com/8LYgmJxJye
— Toasted (@ToastedShoes) May 11, 2024
#Helldivers2 now has a Star Wars mod 🎮
(via @ToastedShoes | @SWBFUpdates) pic.twitter.com/GDRHXbGdUG
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) May 11, 2024
Wow, this is the most badass mod I’ve seen in a long time. pic.twitter.com/8WMvhTHFq6
— 🥷MidnightFenrir🎮 (@MidnightFenrir_) May 11, 2024
OMFG imma START PLAYING HELL DIVERS NOW 😭😭😭
— SoaR Recon (@Recons) May 11, 2024
that looks so much fun
— Avi (@AviSchiffmann) May 11, 2024
me and the boys with this mod FOR THE REPUBLIC pic.twitter.com/oTb9kNHZYC
— ︎ ︎ (@Khpri) May 11, 2024
The community has shown so much excitement for the mod and is very hopeful to play the mods themselves. Currently, the mod is unavailable for players to try, but soon it will be. While the mod is detailed and well-crafted, it doesn’t bring any changes to the weapon’s appearance. This is the only aspect that remains unchanged.
The weapons in the new Star Wars mod remain the same as original game which makes the mod a little bit underwhelming. It would have been much cooler and more immersed if the weapons were also from the Star Wars franchise.
Helldivers 2‘s modding community
PC games have long been known for their modding capabilities and Helldivers 2 is no exception. With the recent Star Wars mod, Helldivers 2 stands out with its vibrant mod community. Players are happy to have the opportunity to enjoy playing as their favorite characters in the game and defeating enemies.
Despite the wide array of mods available, the community had been feeling stagnant and discouraged. However, the unveiling of a Star Wars mod by a team of modders has reignited the community, bringing a wave of excitement and anticipation.
This mod has made many fans excited for the game again and now they are just waiting for the mod to be downloadable. the scarcity of the mods was concerning at first but with the quality of mods seen since the game’s launch it is kind of a relief, to say the least.
There are many mods which make the players into the Master Chief, Buzz Lightyear and even Starlord from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. these are a few examples as there are a lot more exciting and horrifying mods players can try in the game.
