A new leak has provided our first look at some potentially massive additions coming to the highly-anticipated sequel Helldivers 2. Footage showing off vehicles and mechs in action has surfaced online, hinting at big changes to the gameplay formula.
The leaked videos were posted by YouTube channel GameOverDeo, giving fans their earliest glimpse yet at riding into battle in all-new vehicles. One clip in particular has players comparing the additions to the iconic Warthog from Halo, with one player at the wheel and another manning the mounted machine gun turret.
Prepare for an Armored Assault
Beyond vehicles, footage also provides a closer look at mechs that were previously spotted in an earlier leak. The hulking war machines will add a whole new layer of strategic options to both solo and co-op play. A community manager for developer Arrowhead Game Studios seemed to tease that mechs have been “good to go for a while”, implying their debut may not be too far off.
With over 700,000 players now supported through expanded server capacity, Helldivers 2 is shaping up to be Arrowhead’s most ambitious project yet. The first game carved out a dedicated following with its frantic top-down shooter gameplay and focus on squad-based objectives. These new additions have the potential to take that formula to an entirely new level.
Only time will tell when exactly vehicles and mechs make their official debut. But for now, fans have their first exciting look at how Helldivers 2 could take cooperative mayhem to new heights. As more leaks and updates inevitably surface, the hype will only continue to build for this anticipated sequel. Stay tuned for more details straight from the developers as the game’s release window comes into focus.