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You can now cuddle Helldivers 2’s beloved SEAF troopers, though maybe don’t do what I did and try it when a Crusher’s standing next to you
Helldivers 2 players can now cuddle SEAF troopers, adding a small, affectionate interaction with the game’s much-liked allied soldiers. The change matters mainly as a characterful addition to the co-operative shooter, giving players another way to engage with its war-torn setting beyond combat.
The article cautions that the interaction is best attempted away from danger: trying to cuddle a trooper while a hostile Crusher is nearby can leave a player exposed. The piece presents the feature as a light-hearted moment rather than a major gameplay overhaul.
In short
- Helldivers 2 now lets players cuddle SEAF troopers.
- It is a small, flavourful interaction.
- Avoid doing it near a Crusher.
Explained simply
Helldivers 2 is a co-operative shooter in which players take on missions together as soldiers serving Super Earth, a fictional human-run government. They fight hostile creatures and machines while completing objectives in dangerous battle zones.
SEAF troopers are allied soldiers who appear in the game’s missions. Players can encounter them alongside the enemies they are sent to fight, including Chargers—large, armoured alien creatures that can attack at close range.
The game combines combat with smaller interactions that give its world more character. These moments add variety to the missions, while the danger around them can still affect what players do.