Helldivers 2 developers have provided an update indicating that the anticipated multi-planet liberation feature has not been integrated into the live servers yet. Since the game's release, players have been exploring ways to enhance their strategic advantage by focusing on critical objectives within the Galactic War framework. In response to the strategic discussions within the Helldivers 2 community, Arrowhead Game Studios expressed their intention to introduce a method for players to secure multiple planets concurrently.
In the universe of Helldivers 2, planets and invasions operate through a concealed supply line mechanism, linking all celestial bodies within a system through an unseen network. When launching an invasion, players are required to establish control by capturing a pivotal gateway planet, ensuring a steady supply flow from Super Earth to the frontlines before expanding their conquest to other planets. The significance of Major Orders to attack or defend gateway planets is profound in shaping the game's overarching narrative, as the outcome of these pivotal missions can determine the fate of an entire system.
Recent updates from developers confirm that the multi-planet liberation feature in Helldivers 2's Galactic War system is still pending implementation. It has been disclosed that the supply lines currently influence only the forces of Super Earth. However, hints suggest that a forthcoming update will enable automatic liberation of planets under specific conditions. An Arrowhead Game Studios representative acknowledged the community's proposed 'Martale Gambit,' a strategic plan devised by players to concentrate efforts on liberating Martale, a central planet in the Andromeda System. A successful liberation of Martale would indirectly secure the neighboring planet, Charon Prime, by disrupting the Automaton's supply chain, resulting in an automatic victory for the Helldivers, as per the gambit's concept.
Players Introduce the Martale Gambit in Helldivers 2
The exact timeline for the introduction of the multi-liberation feature remains uncertain, leaving Charon Prime vulnerable to threats even if Martale is successfully defended by players. However, a positive development for Super Earth emerged when Joel, the game master of Helldivers 2, commended the Martale Gambit, promising to manually liberate Charon Prime should Helldivers achieve victory in securing Martale.
Despite its strategic merit, the Martale Gambit faced a setback when the Automatons seized the planet of Meissa, consequently severing Helldivers' supply lines on April 20. This event underscored the game developers' recognition of and response to player creativity within the established game mechanics. The community is likely to retain the Martale Gambit as a strategic reference in their ongoing mission to promote democracy throughout the galaxy.