Helldivers 2 Unlocks New Olympic Sport: Factory Strider Parkour

Helldivers 2 has introduced a new challenge to its community and while the recent Major Order has been difficult, some players are finding joy in unusual ways. Fans of the game have taken to Factory Strider parkour, where Helldivers perform athletic parkour moves atop the game's Automaton not quite-AT-ATs. This new form of gameplay, which includes leaping from one Strider to another, has become an amusing pastime within the community, showcasing both the creativity of players and the flexibility of the game's mechanics.

In spectator-worthy displays, players are seen jumping across Striders, a risky but entertaining venture. Videos shared on the game's subreddit, particularly one by user CrzyDonkey, illustrate these acrobatics, where players successfully navigate from one Strider to the next. Despite a small hiccup where a player nearly clips through a Strider, they manage to make an impressive series of jumps. This emergent gameplay prompts thoughts of what could be if multiple Striders could be lined up to create an extended parkour course — a Helldiver Olympics of sorts.

Arrowhead has responded quickly to issues like the recent Galactic War tracking outages, ensuring players can enjoy Helldivers 2 without interruption. With ongoing updates and hotfixes to the game, players can look forward to new weapons, gear, and gameplay adjustments that enhance their experience in defending Super Earth.

In addition to creative exploits like Factory Strider parkour, players can anticipate new weapons, gear, patch updates, and gameplay balance tweaks aimed at improving their gaming experience in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 is a top-down shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It is the sequel to the original Helldivers, which was praised for its cooperative gameplay and was released on PlayStation and PC platforms. Just like its predecessor, Helldivers 2 encourages players to work together to complete missions and defend humanity in a satirical and dystopian future. The game is known for its challenging gameplay, a wide array of weapons and stratagems, and its dynamic battlefield where players must constantly adapt to survive.