Helldivers 2 CEO Warns Players: J.O.E.L. is Coming for You!

Things are heating up in Helldivers 2’s Galactic War, especially with something mysterious lurking on the horizon. It’s starting to feel like the Illuminate might make a bold new move soon, even though so far, players have only really contended with automatons. Arrowhead’s CEO, Shams Jorjani, dropped a tantalizing hint that players should heed if they’re not already on edge.

For those not following closely, players have noticed peculiar events that might just signal a significant threat, like the Meridia black hole heading ominously towards Super Earth. There’s a boatload of speculation that this could coincide with the Illuminate launching a major assault, possibly timed to the game’s anniversary on February 8. That would certainly make for an explosive celebration.

Recently, players were shaken by a comment Jorjani made on the game’s Discord. He praised the community for their strategic victory against the jet brigade on Menkent and Lesath, saying, “Great job on the DSS maneuver. J.O.E.L. is coming for you now.” A simple remark, but certainly enough to stir the pot.

This news quickly sparked excitement on Reddit, with players preparing for the next challenge. Some joked that Jorjani might unleash the game’s version of a Kraken from the depths. Others took a more humorous approach, poking fun at the dire warning. One player quipped, “Cry me a river J.O.E.L, if your jet brigade didn’t want to go out with a bang, they shouldn’t have been so entertaining when they did!”

Helldivers 2’s community is not only well-armed with trusty shovels but also equipped with substantial firepower, including the new warbond’s portable hellbomb. They’re ready and waiting for whatever surprises J.O.E.L brings, eager to tackle the next wave of the ever-evolving Galactic War.