It’s not every day that the choices you make in a video turn you into a hero outside of one, but the Helldivers 2 development team gives the playerbase a chance as they donate to the Save the Children charity after players complete a Major Order to save the children.
Helldivers 2 Development Team Gives Back
The team shared the announcement on their Discord server after the Helldivers 2 creative director, John Pilestedt, detailed the donation on their social media page. The Major Order players had to choose between launching a few days ago and closing up today. During the hours preceding up to it, the Helldivers 2 community had been joking about the reward they would receive for making this selection, and the development team’s unexpected choice was amazing. Everybody wins.
Making A Difference
The Major Order was sent out earlier this week. In Helldivers 2, players had to choose between saving the children at Super Citizen Anne’s Hospital For Very Sick Children on Vernen Wells and going for the explosives repository on Marfark. If they chose to pursue the Major Order on Marfark, all players would have obtained valuable materials to unlock the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines, adding yet another useful tool to Super Destroyers.
Unexpected Benefits for a Good Cause
Between the two, eliminating the explosives depot on Marfark seems like the obvious choice, as it provides an in-game prize. Saving the Kids on Vernon Wells did not offer any benefits until the charity contribution announcements arrived shortly after the Major Order concluded. It is a terrific way for the Arrowhead crew to become involved in their community, and it is always nice to support a good cause.
After completing this Major Order, Helldivers 2 players can rest assured that they have contributed to the well-being of both virtual and physical youngsters. We are excited to see how the Arrowhead team works with their community and whether they plan to include additional charitable groups in future events. All of these options may push players to favor Major Orders that have no direct in-game effect, which is OK if we get unexpected results like this one.
For now, Helldivers 2 players can enjoy the recently released Warbond, the Viper Commandos, along with the recent patch notes that went live alongside it. Early indications indicate that the development team made positive buffs in favor of all Helldivers 2, making the game a true joy to unleash upon any imminent threat—particularly those threatening any children’s hospital under Super Earth’s protection.