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Unlock Orbital Napalm in Helldivers 2's New Major Order

Aug 28, 2024 2:06 PM

Helldivers 2 introduces a new Major Order task that challenges players to collect plastic material from Automatons on the planet Vernen Wells, aiming to unlock the devastating "Orbital Napalm Barrages." This new feature comes after recent community backlash over nerfs to fire-based weapons, indicating Arrowhead Game Studios is working hard to enhance player satisfaction. Players are tasked with decommissioning 500 million Automatons to proceed with the order, making it a daunting but engaging endeavor.

What is the Major Order in Helldivers 2 about?

The Major Order requires players to liberate plastic from Automatons on Vernen Wells and involves decommissioning a staggering number of these robotic foes to unlock potent Orbital Napalm Barrages.

Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter that builds on its predecessor's cooperative gameplay. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, the game emphasizes teamwork against an array of challenging enemies across various planets. Recent updates have focused on balancing gameplay and addressing community feedback, making it an engaging option for fans of the genre.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-08-28 14:30:03
It's great to see Arrowhead Game Studios listening to the community and introducing fresh challenges like the Major Order in Helldivers 2—nothing like a good old decommissioning spree to break up the action Unlocking those Orbital Napalm Barrages sounds pretty epic, and I can’t wait to see how players rally together to tackle the 500 million Automatons.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-08-28 14:24:04
It’s awesome to see Arrowhead Game Studios responding to player feedback by introducing new challenges like the Major Order in Helldivers 2—collecting plastic from Automatons sounds both daunting and fun The added incentive of unlocking Orbital Napalm Barrages is a clever way to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging for the community.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-08-28 14:12:03
Looks like Helldivers 2 is doubling down on community feedback with this new Major Order, which is both a smart move and a hefty challenge for players. Collecting plastic from those Automatons sounds like a grind, but unlocking Orbital Napalm Barrages might just make it worth the sweat
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