Summary
- Fans suggest mission to rescue downed Eagle or Pelican pilot.
- Some even suggest adding the possibility of the Pelican getting shot down during regular missions.
- In truth, Super Earth will probably not send rescue forces.
Helldivers 2 players are largely satisfied with the game’s current state, but if past trends are any indication, a lull could be on the horizon. The Meridia black hole remains a focal point, with ongoing fluctuations and changes keeping it in the spotlight. However, this event has been unfolding for so long that some players may soon find it repetitive.
Hopefully, the developers will introduce fresh content before interest in the Illuminate starts to wane. In the meantime, the community continues to brainstorm new warbonds and mission types—though most ideas are often impractical. That said, we’ve come across one concept that stands out as both creative and feasible.
Pelican Down
Over on the Helldivers 2 subreddit, user Silver200061 proposed a thrilling new mission type that quickly gained traction, with the community eagerly expanding on the idea. Typically, such posts don’t receive overwhelmingly positive responses, but this one was different—comments poured in, adding depth and detail to the concept.
The proposed mission would require Helldivers to locate and rescue a downed Eagle Attacker or Pelican Transport. One team member would have to sacrifice a backpack slot to carry the wounded pilot, similar to the larva pod mechanic. The pilot would be highly vulnerable, and their death would mean mission failure. To ramp up the intensity, a short countdown—similar to Blitz missions—would begin as enemy forces rapidly close in on the crash site.
One commenter envisioned an even more immersive experience: arriving at the wreckage of a downed Pelican, discovering the remains of a fallen Helldiver team, along with scattered samples and abandoned support weapons to aid in the desperate holdout while cutting the pilot free or waiting for extraction. However, given the expendability of Helldivers, another user suggested a more fitting narrative—rescuing a Pelican pilot carrying vital cargo or Class 1 citizens instead.
This post has gained more engagement than similar ones because it presents a realistic idea. The proposed changes require minimal effort from developers, as the existing map already includes models of crashed Pelicans. This makes the concept both feasible and easy to implement.