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Helldivers 2 missions are very chaotic, with players running and gunning while calling in plenty of explosions to bring democracy to the Automatons and Terminids. Despite this, the missions do have a lot of strategy involved, especially at the higher difficulties, which I often like to Dark Souls with guns. But, one Helldivers 2 player has created a concept that would add even more strategy and take inspiration from stealth franchises such as Metal Gear Solid, Hitman, and Splinter Cell.
U/Snoo_63003 has taken to Reddit to share a new mission modifier that would involve players being stealthy rather than going in all guns blazing. This would involve having to rely on weapons and ammo found out the ground due to stratagems being disabled, as well as having to avoid enemies to prevent being overwhelmed. This is incredibly interesting, here is all of the parameters for the ‘On-site procurement’ modifier concept,
- The super destroyers are engaged by the enemy’s planetary defenses and may only lower their altitude briefly to reinforce fallen Helldivers.
- All other stratagems are disabled, forcing you to rely on weapons and ammo scavenged on the surface.
- Points of interest have a significant chance of spawning supplies, random support weapons and vehicles such as Emancipator and Patriot Exosuits.
- Enemy presence is concentrated on the front lines, so spawns and patrols are greatly decreased. Nevertheless, stealth is highly recommended to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Although the Reddit user created the concept as a mission modifier, this would also work better as a unique mission as many of the mission types in Helldivers 2 wouldn’t really work with this modifier, imagine trying to destroy a Factory Strider without any stratagems.
Arrowhead Game Studios has recently been creating some new mission types, including the unique Dark Fluid drilling mission that was only available during the Major Order that saw Meridia destroyed and turned into a black hole. With that in mind, this could work as part of a Major Order, such as sending the Helldivers to locate some Automaton technology blueprints so Super Earth can create the weapons for themselves.
If this mission type did become part of the game, then carrying an optimized loadout would be crucial for success. But even without being forced to not use stratagems, carrying the right tools for the job is not a bad thing. To help you secure the victory, we highly recommend checking out our Helldivers 2 best weapons guide and best armor guide so you can serve a cup of Liber-tea to the Automatons and Terminids.
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