Helldivers 2 Anniversary: Players Create Hellbomb Trebuchet

Helldivers 2 marks its first anniversary with an exciting new campaign where the game's players are tasked with fending off a major Illuminate invasion. Developers Arrowhead have teased this event and players are currently engaged in efforts to stop enemy forces from accumulating dangerous Dark Energy. Interestingly, players have found creative ways to enhance gameplay, discovering a method to launch Hellbombs using a makeshift trebuchet setup by timing weapon placements perfectly. This new strategy adds an entertaining and chaotic twist to combating enemy forces in Helldivers 2.

Players have invented a unique strategy involving the launch of Hellbombs using an improvised trebuchet technique. By timing weapon placements accurately, they can fling Hellbombs at enemies, adding a new layer of strategy during the Illuminate invasion.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative twin-stick shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, known for its humorous take on sci-fi warfare and engaging multiplayer gameplay. The game dropped in February 2024, building on the well-received mechanics of its predecessor. Players take on the roles of Helldivers, tasked with deploying tactical teamwork against various alien species across diverse planets, making each battle a spectacle filled with chaos and camaraderie. The game’s signature humor and emphasis on cooperative gameplay continue to resonate with fans, especially during special events like this anniversary celebration.