A Helldivers 2 player has come up with a complete concept for an underground nuke carry mission. The concept sounds similar to an old Gears of War mission and we could not be happier with the sound of it. Many on the Helldivers 2 Reddit page also share a profound interest in it and we think it could be worth bugging Arrowhead to add it to the mission rotation.
Reddit user ThePengu posted the concept on the Helldivers 2 Reddit page. The idea of the mission is the two Helldivers must carry a nuke [or Hellbomb] and “carry it to the underground detonation point.” Along the way, other members of the squad must defend the two carrying the bomb. Don’t worry, the two with the nuke can defend themselves but only with one hand, meaning they will be relying on pistols. You can also play this mission type solo but a “solo player will be unable to use sidearms and suffer a stamina penalty.”
Some were quick to add onto the concept with mechanics and additional information to help fully flesh it out. One user commented, “You could turn on your flashlights on your weapons. Maybe have armor/helmets with mounted lights.” Some also suggested the addition of more sidearms so we are stuck with pistols the whole time. Another user said, “I’m all up for variation of gameplay, this sounds really good!”
While most responded with praise, some were a bit hesitant to give the mode a try. One user commented, “It’s interesting, but seems overly punishing for solo players. The game isn’t balanced around solo play, but should, I think, still have it as a viable option.” We welcome a new challenge, as do many of the Helldivers 2 fans out there. Maybe with enough push, we can get Arrowhead to approve this player’s idea.