Helldivers 2: Players Notice Armor Differences Between In-Game and Cinematics

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So there I was, just noodling around online, and I stumbled onto something kinda fascinating. Someone who’s super into Helldivers 2 pointed out this tiny, yet ultimately mind-boggling detail – well, for the obsessives, I guess. In this game’s cinematic trailer, the soldiers have these skulls on their shoulder pads. No big deal, right? But turns out, those skulls are just a smidge different in the actual game. Yeah, I know, not exactly earth-shattering, but hey, someone noticed.

Anyway, Helldivers 2 rolled out a hilarious trailer on February 8, 2024, to gather a bunch of heroes to save, get this, “Super Earth.” And boom! It worked. Copies sold like crazy. Record-breaking even, for PlayStation and PC. Who would’ve thought?

Now, back to those skulls. This fan – their name’s O_2og, catchy huh? – spotted this little inconsistency and yapped about it on Reddit. Apparently, the skull in the trailer is larger, with rounder eyes, a smaller nose, and a more angular top. Plus, the armor textures differ, giving each version a unique worn-out feel. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe the game model came first, and it didn’t vibe with the trailer. Or maybe the cinematic was outsourced, and someone just got artsy with it.

And oh, the Reddit crowd had a field day. Comedic theories popped up like daisies, suggesting the “actors” were just in fake armor, or they were using outdated gear. Some fans joked that this tiny detail made the game “unplayable.” Right, because real Helldivers obsess over skull sizes. Still, some diehards were amazed it took this long for anyone to spot the discrepancy – while others were just more shocked people had noticed at all. Different strokes, I guess.

Oh yeah, and if you haven’t heard, Helldivers 2 is hitting Xbox Series X|S on August 26. It’s all cross-play and stuff with PC and PS5. So if you’re into saving worlds, now’s your chance. Whether your shoulderpad skull is big or small – hey, no judgment here.