Uh-oh. Big trouble in Helldivers 2! The mysterious Meridia black hole has finally accomplished its menacing mission and obliterated Angel’s Venture, the planet it’s been threatening for a while now. With a heavy heart, Arrowhead Studios announced a time of mourning for the unfortunate souls who called that planet home.
It was only a matter of time before Angel’s Venture bit the dust. The evacuation orders had already been sounded, and it seemed inevitable as the gigantic purple anomaly moved closer, set to collide with Super Earth. And collide it did, wiping Angel’s Venture off the interstellar map with a dramatic flair.
In a tweet fit for a sci-fi drama, Arrowhead conveyed the catastrophic news: “Angel’s Venture has been torn apart by the Meridian Singularity.” The somber message was accompanied by a virtual news broadcast to spread the word to those not in the immediate line of sight.
Arrowhead didn’t stop there, pointing fingers at the Illuminate, calling them out for dropping their façade of intellect and exposing their true craving for chaos: “The President of Super Earth has announced a 24-hour period of Galaxy-wide mourning.”
Now, for the Helldivers, it’s a tough pill to swallow, that’s for sure. Sure, the spectacle was visually astounding, but at the heart, it was a tragic day. A Reddit user going by ‘DickBallsley,’ who had kindled some hope among players with promises to save Angel’s Venture, admitted their mistake. “I’m sorry everyone, I might have overdone it,” they conceded, acknowledging that things got out of hand. “Next time, I’ll pay more attention, that’s on me.”
Of course, the internet being the internet, other players humorously bombarded them with the iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi GIF proclaiming, “You were the chosen one.”
As we bid farewell to Angel’s Venture, the fight isn’t over yet. The Meridian Singularity is steadily heading towards Super Earth, with a few more planets lined up like snacks waiting to be devoured. The next mission will likely revolve around defending against further Illuminate strikes and slowing down this cosmic monstrosity. Let’s cross our fingers that our efforts this time pack more of a punch!
