The name of a player’s SES Destroyer ship inHelldivers 2says a lot about them as a teammate. For the most part, some players prefer to seize this opportunity to roleplay as Super Earth’s finest soldier, some players tell a witty joke, and others pick a name based on what closest fits their real-world values. Overall,selecting a name for the Destroyer ship inHelldivers 2is a subtle, yet memorable part of the experience, even if it has no impact on the minute-to-minute gameplay loop.
Despite being such a subtle feature, the SES Destroyer ship naming scheme is a great addition toHelldivers 2, nonetheless. So, in hindsight, it’s time that the fun of this kind of customization comes to other aspects ofHelldivers 2. One such feature that could arguably stand to benefit from the SES Destroyer’s naming scheme is the players' titles. This kind of change could likely take what’s already considered a welcome addition to the game to the next level.
Helldivers 2 Still Has Plenty of Room to Grow With More Customization Options
As it currently stands,Helldivers 2has plenty of room to grow with new customization options that give players more control over the appearance of their armor, weaponry, and in-game account. The recently introducedHellpod, Pelican-1, and mech suit color palettesare a good start to this endeavor, but these are only the tip of the iceberg for what kinds of new layers of customization could come to the game.
Even in light of the news that Arrowhead Studio is against the idea of atransmog system for body armor inHelldivers 2, there are still plenty of options for new customization features that remain a possibility. Ultimately, the sky is the limit for what kind of customization options future updates could bring to the game.
Helldivers 2’s Player Titles and Emblems Deserve the SES Destroyer Ship Treatment
One such feature that could benefit from more customization options is the variousemblems and player titles inHelldivers 2. More specifically,Helldivers 2should give the titles the same naming scheme as the SES Destroyer ships. Given how much players take pride in the name of their SES Destroyer ship, the naming scheme for the SES Destroyer ship is an underrated feature that could bring a whole new level of value to players’ titles.
In the grand scheme of things, the players’ title and the name of their SES Destroyer ship inHelldivers 2are only cosmetic changes that have no impact on gameplay. However, this doesn’t mean that players don’t enjoy interacting with these features and showing off the different possible combinations to fellow Helldivers.
As early as the first day ofHelldivers 2’s release, players discovered severalEaster eggs inHelldivers 2via Destroyer ship name combinations that reference other video game franchises. One of the more well-known ship names that references another gaming franchise is the Hammer of Dawn, which is the famous orbital-laser weapon of the same name from theGears of Wargames. Some players believe that there areHaloandDestinyreferences hidden in the possible Destroyer Ship name combinations as well.
Letting players mix and match titles and their associated emblems could allow players to represent their in-game character with a more personal combination. Titles can still be locked behind certain progression milestones and premium Warbonds inHelldivers 2, this doesn’t need to change, though how players equip them could do for a rework.Helldivers 2continuing to add more titles and emblems in future updates is sure to be a welcome addition to the game. However, opening up to more customization options like the SES Destroyer ship’s naming scheme offers could bring a whole new level of enjoyment to players' titles, especially as new updates make additional combinations possible.
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
