Helldivers 2’s Latest Major Order Introduces a Comically Moral Dilemma

The galaxy of Helldivers 2 is facing some serious challenges right now, largely due to the aftermath of recent Major Orders. The Meridia Singularity is making its way toward Super Earth, and there’s no clear plan in sight to halt it. The Helldivers have recently endured tough battles against new, mutated Terminid strains, and complicating matters further, the Automatons are making a resurgence on the northwestern front.

In the latest Major Order, Helldivers have a crucial choice to make—they must protect one of two valuable resources from the relentless Automatons. They need to decide whether to secure the MD-8 Gas Mines, which could be a significant asset in combat, or protect “the moderately feeble young adults on Julheim.”

Here’s the complete directive from the latest Major Order:

“The Automatons have launched a brazen attack, seizing the moment amid the ongoing Terminid and Illuminate offensives to further their oppressive goals. Intercepted communications reveal the enemy’s focus on two key targets. However, our Federation lacks the resources to defend both.”

The past few weeks have been particularly intense in the Helldivers 2 saga. The Galaxy Map indicates that as the Illuminate accumulate Dark Fluids, the Singularity speeds toward Super Earth. Researchers discovered that the Gloom, a dense cloud of spores over Terminid territories, has invigorated these creatures with abundant space oil. This revelation prompted the Helldivers to explore new, infested planets. Battles against Terminids in urban environments, complete with Predator Stalkers and spore burst troops, have been nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, the Gloom has now intensified, cutting off access once more.

Given the current situation, the Helldivers community faces a tough decision: will they prioritize altruism or the opportunity to experiment with the new gas weapon? Mines aren’t a fan favorite due to their tendency for friendly fire, but gas weapons have shown their worth against Terminid hordes. At present, Super Earth controls both planets, but the Automatons are preparing for an assault. It’s up to the community’s leading voices and philosophers to chart the course of action in this tense standoff.