Helldiver 2's next warbond will let you look even more fascist than normal, adds in a literal sword
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Summary
Helldivers 2 is a shooter game that focuses on violent space war, but renders this violence in a cartoonish and humorous style, drawing on propaganda and fascist aesthetics in a way that is intentional, but still lighthearted.
Players outfit their characters in uniforms and weapons possessing clear fascist references, including particularly notable examples such as the Pickelhaube officer’s helmet and a sharply styled sword bearing similarities to a Nazi officer’s ceremonial sword.
The game’s designers at Arrowhead Game Studios walk a line between making fun of the aesthetics of fascism and simply embracing them, producing a game that is divisive in its portrayal of violent power.
The article highlights new additions to the game, including weapons and outfits, and describes a new tactic resembling a supersized flagpole that players can use to stab enemies, intended to be absurd and comical.
