In Helldivers 2, reckless actions can quickly lead to the death of others. It’s unfortunate when that involves a friend. A Reddit user experienced just that when he discovered a detail in the game.
What detail is it about? Helldivers 2 repeatedly catches attention with absurd stories, such as when it comes to emotes, which can sometimes save lives. The Reddit user iliekturedles14 also has a story to share – but with a different outcome.
In a post on Reddit, the user shared a video where he points out an inconspicuous detail in Helldivers 2. His character approaches a terminal, causing the game to switch to first-person perspective.
In this moment, the weapon in the player’s hand is also shifted, pointing not forward but diagonally left upward. This is not unusual for a shooter and can be found in many games of this type when the character is approaching a wall or similar obstacles.
However, the user made a grave mistake. He fired a shot, which had consequences for his buddy.
Friendly Fire Provides Unintentional Comedy
What happened after the shot? Whether the user fired his weapon intentionally or just by accident is not clear from the video. What is certain is that the bullet, due to the angle of the weapon at that moment, did not go forward but to the side. Exactly where a friend of the player stood.
Since there is Friendly Fire in Helldivers 2, and it was likely a random headshot, the co-player died. His weapons flew through the air, and he sank to the ground.
The user behind the post seemed unaware of this “feature.” He writes: “Cool that the gun model moves when you bump against something.”
What does the community say? Under the post on Reddit, comments from other players gather. The scene mainly evokes amusement:
- “The cut to the equipment flying to the side almost killed me too,” writes SKaffine amusedly.
- “P4 [name of the deceased] did not deserve this death. May he be remembered as a hero,” says Financial-Patient471.
- “Just … leave that out of the official report,” suggests Dragonkingofthestars.
- “Oh man, I shot Marvin in the face …,” quotes BasakalsTheStrongest a scene from Pulp Fiction that ended similarly.
- “It was for science,” emphasizes the user paploleon.
Overall, the small detail is well received by the community. It provides funny moments like these and sweetens the arduous day-to-day battle for democracy and freedom. Another player has taken it upon himself to assist newcomers in Helldivers 2 with challenging missions. However, he receives not only gratitude for it – read on MeinMMO to find out why the friendly helper was yelled at and kicked.
