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So, something funny happened recently in the world of Helldivers 2. One fan, with an eagle eye or maybe just a bit too much time on their hands, noticed a quirky detail about the shoulderpad skulls on the armor. I swear, the things people catch! It’s like spotting a typo on a billboard – once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Apparently, we’ve got some skulls in the cinematic trailer that don’t quite match the ones in the game. Who knew? The trailer was a riot, by the way, dropped on February 8, 2024. It worked like a charm, zipping Helldivers 2 straight into PlayStation history as a record-smasher. PlayStation’s fastest-selling. Honestly, who’s surprised? Even made Sony smile wide on the PC front.
But this fan, going by O_2og on Reddit (no idea if that’s supposed to mean something, but hey), pointed out that this cinematic skull was living a larger-than-life dream. Compared to the game model, it’s got rounder eyes, angular head, and a teeny nose. And the textures, oh man, they’re like comparing velvet to sandpaper. Okay, maybe not that extreme, but you get the picture.
Why’s there a difference? Honestly, beats me. Maybe it’s a timeline shuffle. The in-game model might’ve been done first and didn’t quite fit the trailer vibe. Or reverse. Like mixing up your shoes on two mornings without realizing it. Could just be that the cinematic team got artsy. Outsourcing can do that, you know?
Anyway, back to this Reddit post. It spiraled into a hilarious thread of theories. Some folks joked that the cinematic version was like a cheap knock-off. Others tossed around the “unplayable game” gag – classic internet humor. That tangent went on with debates over which skull looked cooler. Who knew skull aesthetics could be a thing?
Even with this skull drama, Helldivers 2’s got big plans. Come August 26, it’s heading to Xbox Series X|S, and it’s shaping up to be quite the crossplay party with PC and PS5. It’s a good time to dive in and fight for Super Earth. Honestly, the skull size isn’t gonna slow anyone down. Or maybe it will, but, who knows? Life’s full of surprises.
