Cyborgs Take Over Helldivers 2 Socials, Share Disturbing Propaganda Featuring Evil Humans Attacking Innocent Robot Children: “Imagine Being in Our Shoes”

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The world of Helldivers 2 is taking a wild turn, with a new propaganda machine spreading the intriguing notion that the Helldivers might actually be the villains. Could it be true? Probably not, but this message hints at the emergence of a new Cyborg faction, transforming the game’s intro cinematic into a heartfelt plea to save the robot children.

Coded messages in binary have been flooding the Helldivers Twitter and Discord today, translating into Swedish declarations of peace and cries for mercy. The latest message reads, “THINK IF THE ROLES WERE REVERSED. THINK IF YOU WERE IN OUR PLACE.” This time, it comes with a video.

The video reimagines the game’s intro cinematic, particularly the moment when a character reaches out to embrace their family just before they’re attacked by an invading Terminid. In this version, a Cyborg parent mourns as its Cyborg partner and child are struck by a human vehicle.

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Will this spark some ‘are we the baddies?’ reflection among the Helldivers? Probably not. But it’s an entertaining way to tease a new faction ahead of its official reveal. Unless these are just more Automatons, of course – but seriously, look at that robotic child’s vacant stare. Does that really seem like an Automaton to you?

“WE CALL ON YOU, CITIZENS,” the machines declare in another message. “DO NOT LET THE HELLDIVERS REACH CYBERSTAN. TELL YOUR LEADERS TO STOP THIS MINDLESS WAR.”

Here’s how to unlock the Helldivers 2 Bastion Tank and a complete guide on how it operates.

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