Helldivers crosses over with Warhammer for satire squared
Helldivers 2 is set to collaborate with Warhammer 40,000, creating a crossover that highlights their shared satirical critique of fascism. This partnership has sparked discussions about the potential for an insufferable fanbase, given the nature of both franchises. While no assets have been revealed yet, fans are eager to see how the art styles will merge.
- ▪Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000 are both satirical critiques of fascism.
- ▪The collaboration is anticipated to bring new armor and weapons from Warhammer into Helldivers.
- ▪There are concerns about the crossover resulting in a difficult fanbase.
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Helldivers crosses over with Warhammer for satire squared Grant St. Clair 3:45 pm Thu May 21, 2026 Helldivers 2 They're calling it the most misunderstood collab of all time. Both horde shooter Helldivers 2 and tabletop game Warhammer 40,000 have fallen into the same trap: being satirical critiques of fascism that are somehow too subtle to keep actual fascists from unironically adopting them. It's a match made in heaven, but it might also result in the most insufferable fanbase in history. After a crossover with Halo a while back, Helldivers is dipping into the synergy jar once again.
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