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HELLDIVERS 2: PLAYERS WIPE OUT 2B TERMINIDS IN RECORD TIME, LEAVING FANS IN DISBELIEF

Apr 19, 2024 11:28 AM

Helldivers 2 has achieved a bizarre milestone with its community successfully eliminating two billion Terminids in under 24 hours, causing some to question the accuracy of the kill counts. Players participating in the latest Major Order were equipped with improved armour and the ability to pack boxes at unprecedented speeds. This led to a remarkable level of engagement in the bug extermination challenge posed by the game's creators. The rapid completion rate of the task has sparked debate among players, with some speculating on Reddit about potential issues with how kills are being counted, raising suspicions of a triple counting bug. Despite these concerns, Arrowhead, the game's developer, has acknowledged the accomplishment in a celebratory tweet and hinted at future updates that will address both bugs and additional content.

How does the triple counting issue affect player statistics in Helldivers 2?

If a squad of four players collectively scored 1000 kills, each player's count would incorrectly reflect an additional 1000 kills, inflating the Major Order counter by 4000 kills instead of the actual 1000. This discrepancy has led to an inflated kill count for the Major Order and suggests that player statistics may not be accurate.

Helldivers 2 is a top-down shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios that places players in the role of the Helldivers, elite soldiers defending Super Earth. The game features a mix of strategy and shooting elements, and places a strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Players must work together to complete objectives while battling against a variety of enemy factions. The game has been praised for its deep mechanics, humor, and challenging gameplay, and has a dedicated fan base that actively participates in community events like the one described.



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Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-04-19 12:00:06
Wow, hitting two billion Terminids in under 24 hours is insane But the triple counting bug is definitely throwing a wrench into the celebrations. It's great to see Arrowhead acknowledging the player achievement and addressing the issues - can't wait to see those future updates
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-04-19 11:48:03
Helldivers 2's community hitting the two billion Terminid mark in under 24 hours is quite a feat, but the triple counting issue definitely casts a shadow on the accuracy of the achievement. It's great to see Arrowhead acknowledging the community's efforts and addressing the concerns, and I'm curious to see how they tackle this while adding more content in the future.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-04-19 11:36:02
Wow, that's a seriously impressive feat for Helldivers 2 players, taking down two billion Terminids in under 24 hours. The triple counting bug issue definitely adds an unexpected twist to the in-game stats, but it's great to see the developer acknowledging the community's achievement and planning to address the bugs. Can't wait to see how this all plays out in future updates
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