Helldivers 2 Adds Unique New Threat, But It's Not A Bug Or Automaton

A new source of danger has started to show up in , and unlike most threats, it doesn't actually have anything to do with Terminids or Automatons. Whether attempting to rescue civilians from Automatons or gunning down new flying bugs in , there's already more than enough to worry about for the soldiers of Super Earth. The Galactic War takes no prisoners, however, and it's wise to be prepared for any sort of challenge, even the kind that has nothing to do with the war itself.

As showcased in a video by Reddit user TheQuixotic6, fire tornadoes have appeared on the planet of Hellmire as a new environmental hazard for soldiers to face. This follows up on what was previously just a background piece of the setting, as raging fire tornadoes appeared in the skybox of Hellmire but never as an actual threat.

The addition of fire tornadoes to is a result of Minor Patch 01.000.100, which lists the threat in the patch notes available on Steam alongside the addition of other planetary hazards.

Like the infamous meteor showers of , fire whirls aren't only a threat to the soldiers of Super Earth. They can also damage the swarms of Terminids found on Hellmire, so they can sometimes work out to Super Earth's advantage with a bit of luck and skillful avoidance. That being said, it's definitely something to be prepared for, as a routine trip to Hellmire (as routine as a trip to a planet called Hellmire can be) is now capable of going south in a potentially surprising way.

Getting caught in an area with fire whirls isn't necessarily as devastating as the same situation can be with meteor storms, as there's more of an avenue to actually avoid taking a hit. They can be hard to catch ahead of time, however. TheQuixotic6's video shows that the crackling hum of a fire tornado isn't necessarily loud enough to give a strong warning signal, so it's best to keep eyes and ears peeled.

Fire whirls might pose the biggest threat during extraction. Inconvenient spawns can make safely staying within