Did you really think Helldivers 2 players had wiped out the Automatons for good? Nope.
Arrowhead teased at the weekend «the galaxy is free once more» after players eradicated the bots and contained the bugs, leaving players guessing as to what could be next.
Just days later and the Automatons have returned. I'm sure you're all very surprised to hear that.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Helldivers 2 — Report for Duty Trailer | PS5 & PC GamesWatch on YouTube«As suspected all along, the previous Bot force was merely a vanguard,» wrote Arrowhead on the official Helldivers 2 X account. «A massive fleet has now begun an assault of Cyberstan and the surrounding planets. Helldivers, hold back this unprovoked invasion. The fight continues!»
Somehow, the Automatons returned.
As suspected all along, the previous Bot force was merely a vanguard. A massive fleet has now begun an assault of Cyberstan and the surrounding planets. Helldivers, hold back this unprovoked invasion. The fight continues! pic.twitter.com/2DzEued7mm
There's also a new in-game message shared on reddit with a new Major Order: «The Automatons have revealed their true force: a massive invasion fleet sweeping through our territory. Defences are scrambling. Slow its advance as much as possible.»
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Do you reckon players will be able to complete this new mission?
MAJOR ORDER: All units to LIBCON 1. A massive Automaton Invasion Fleet, comprising tens of thousands of warships, arrived from FTL jump and began an unprovoked invasion of Cyberstan and the surrounding planets. The Reclamation has begun.
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