Helldivers 2 CEO Warns Players: ‘J.O.E.L. is Coming for You Now’

Lately, a sense of anticipation has been bubbling beneath the surface of Helldivers 2’s Galactic War, hinting at a looming threat. Players haven’t faced much beyond the automatons, but there’s been a hint of something more ominous on the horizon. If you haven’t been keeping track, Arrowhead’s CEO, Shams Jorjani, just dropped a heads-up that’s definitely worth your attention.

For those not in the loop, players recently caught wind of some peculiar happenings they believe could foreshadow events like the mysterious Meridia black hole making a sudden course toward Super Earth. This change might coincide with an intense new offensive launch by the Illuminate. With the first anniversary of the game’s launch approaching on February 8, such a development would be an explosive way to celebrate.

In recent days, a message from Jorjani on the game’s Discord server has left players both intrigued and on edge. It strongly suggests that the war is about to escalate, putting them in a tight spot. He said, “I just wanna give you folks a big props for the DSS maneuver you did,” referencing victories over the jet brigade forces on Menkent and Lesath. He added ominously, “Brilliant move. J.O.E.L. is out to get you now.” Can’t help but feel a bit of tension there, right?

This has sparked conversations on Reddit, where fans are gearing up in anticipation. Speculations are running wild that the game master Jorjani hinted at might unleash something akin to the legendary Kraken. There’s even some humor in the mix, with one player channeling an Independence Day vibe, jokingly saying, “Cry me a river J.O.E.L, if your jet brigade didn’t want to be destroyed, why did they explode so funny?”

On the bright side, Helldivers 2 enthusiasts have recently been armed with new tools. With the addition of shovels, alongside the warbond’s portable hellbomb and other nifty items, they might just have the firepower needed for whatever J.O.E.L has in store.

Lines are being drawn, and as of now, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the next chapter in this thrilling saga will bring.