Helldivers 2 players have stumbled upon a new breed of Terminid menace, sparking both excitement and skepticism within the gaming community. Dubbed the "Shrieker" by some, these airborne adversaries have been caught on camera, swooping down to attack unsuspecting players in a frenzy of chaotic combat.
The revelation came via a video shared on the Helldivers 2 subreddit by user Projectpatdc, showcasing a hair-raising encounter with the mysterious Shriekers. Alongside this revelation, fellow Redditor Litnos reported a similar encounter, suggesting that the Shriekers may appear as random side objectives akin to the notorious Stalkers.
Oh weird, there are three mushrooms. Oh hello there, Cock Rock. OH SWEET LIBERTY! WHAT ARE THOSE!??
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In the face of mounting evidence, the Helldivers 2 community braced for an official acknowledgment from the game's creators, Arrowhead. CEO Johan Pilestedt's response to the reports of flying bugs in Helldivers 2 appears to be all in good fun. Channeling the democratic spirit of the game's universe, Pilestedt adopted the role of a staunch defender of Super Earth, dismissing the claims as nothing more than propaganda from "bug sympathizers."
In a tweet that had fans simultaneously scratching their heads and chuckling, Pilestedt declared, "I've heard rumors of flying bugs in Helldivers 2. I want to officially refute such preposterous claims. Everyone knows that 'Bugs can't fly.'" This tongue-in-cheek denial, reminiscent of the in-game democracy, added an unexpected twist to the ongoing saga of the Shrieker sightings.
I've heard rumors of flying bugs in @helldivers2. I want to officially refute such preposterous claims.
— Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) March 12, 2024
Everyone knows that "Bugs can't fly".
And I'm not alone in thinking this. The Ministry of Truth agrees that this is propaganda from bug sympathizers that want to brainwash…
Despite the initial confusion, it soon became clear that Pilestedt was simply embracing the democratic spirit of the Helldivers 2 universe. His insistence that the Ministry of Truth agrees with him and his dismissal of fan theories as "image manipulation by traitors" added an extra layer of humor to the situation.
The Helldivers 2 community, ever vigilant and quick-witted, has fully embraced the banter surrounding the emergence of the Shriekers. In a delightful display of camaraderie, players have taken to "reporting" any potential sightings of flying enemies to the Ministry of Truth, adding an extra layer of immersion to the unfolding events.
Meanwhile, some daring individuals have dared to challenge CEO Johan Pilestedt's denial with evidence from the game's own promotional materials. Highlighting instances of what appear to be flying bugs on Helldivers 2's artwork, these intrepid truth-seekers have found themselves at the receiving end of Pilestedt's dismissive retorts.
In response to the evidence presented, Pilestedt swiftly labeled these findings as "image manipulation by traitors," doubling down on his portrayal of a loyalist defending Super Earth against bug sympathizers.
Image manipulation by traitors
— Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) March 12, 2024
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