In Helldivers 2 there is a new general command that is quite something. You have to liberate one of two planets. But the choice should be well considered.
What is this general command about? The new general command instructs the Helldivers to liberate one of two planets. Players must choose between the planet Vernen Wells and Marfark.
- On Vernen Wells, there is an emergency signal from a hospital for very ill children. Liberating the planet would save the children.
- An intercepted message from the robots revealed a large explosive storage on Marfark. Bringing the planet under Over-Earth’s control would most likely provide the crucial resources needed for the deployment of “MD-17 anti-tank mines”.
Only the first planet that is liberated is likely to be saved. The choice now lies with the Helldivers. They must decide whether to save the sick children or to obtain new anti-tank mines.
Here you can see the trailer for the current Warbond “Viper Commandos”:
The mines are not up for selection for the first time
What is the story with the mines? This is not the first time that the Helldivers have the opportunity to secure the mines. At the end of April, the Helldivers had to choose between two planets. One planet offered the “RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher,” while the other had the “MD-17 anti-tank mines.” Back then, the choice fell on the rocket launcher.
A second time the Helldivers could have obtained the mines in early May. At that time, they had to eliminate 2 billion robots, but that failed.
However, now that the mines are available for selection again, the Helldivers joke on Reddit that it could become a running gag.
One user wrote on Reddit: “At this point, I would be laughing my head off if the constant failures/delays of any anti-tank mine stuff became some kind of running gag.”
On Reddit, the rescue of the children is even referred to as a mystery box since you don’t even know what rewards there are for it. The general opinion is very divided. However, a look at the player distribution on the planets in the game presents a clearer picture.
What does the majority choose? As of the current status at 7:40 PM on June 11, 2024, over 33,000 players are on their way to the planet Vernen Wells, while only just over 3,000 players are headed to Marfark. The actual planets are still blocked because the Helldivers have not yet fought a path to them.
The majority of Helldivers would rather save the sick children than secure the new anti-tank mines. Whether this decision will hold remains to be seen.
If you want to join in the rescue of the children or the hunt for the new mines, you should pack the right equipment. The new Warbond “Viper Commandos” might be just what you need: “Helldivers 2 brings Rambo and altered mechs in the new update, but the community is eyeing another feature”
