Helldivers 2 Players Can Now Dig Their Way Out Of Trouble With A Shovel – GameSpot
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The latest Helldivers 2 update added a shovel to the game, and players are still experimenting to see how it can be used beyond digging.By
Blair Marnell
on February 4, 2025 at 8:40AM PSTIt’s not unusual for Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios to add items to the game, but the latest update has given players a shovel without even telling them it was an option. And apparently, the shovel can actually be used for its most important purpose: Digging.Via IGN, a player known as The_Fighter03 shared the discovery on Reddit while demonstrating that the shovel can be used to create an improvised ditch for cover. Trench warfare could be very useful in Helldivers 2’s battles, assuming the player isn’t killed while digging.However, it doesn’t appear that digging is an option everywhere. Players will get a POI notice if they can use the shovel. For now, players are still experimenting to learn the extent of what they can do with the shovels, including how deep they can dig and if they can create a network of trenches by working together.Additionally, Arrowhead has announced the next Helldivers 2 Warbond is coming on February 6. Servants of Freedom will include a portable Hellbomb that can be strapped to the back of players. The Sickle is also getting an upgrade with the LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle, while the GP-20 Ultimatum may be the most powerful grenade launcher that the game has seen to date. These weapons and other new items are briefly glimpsed in the trailer below.A Helldivers movie was recently revealed to be in development, and Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani would like to see some A-list celebrities get violently killed off on-screen. While that film is likely years away, the complete notes for the recently released Patch 01.002.101 can be found below.General ChangesHelldiverFRVSidearmsStratagem Support WeaponsTX-41 SterilizerArmor PassivesBackpacksAX/TX-13 “Guard Dog” Dog BreathHas been reworked to increase its effectiveness and to ensure it remains distinct, focusing on its unique gas-based mechanics.StratagemsMD-6 Anti-Personnel MinefieldMD-I4 Incendiary MinesMD-17 Anti-Tank MinesSH-20 Ballistic Shield BackpackResolved Top Priority issues:Crash Fixes, Hangs and Soft-locks:Social Issues & MatchmakingWeapons and StratagemsFRVHelldiverEnemiesMiscellaneous FixesTop Priority:Medium Priority:Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.comUse your keyboard!Log in to comment
