Major Orders & Community Goals

Understand Helldivers 2 Major Orders and Community Goals. Learn how to contribute to the Galactic War, earn rewards, and shape the ongoing conflict.

The Galactic War: Understanding Major Orders and Community Goals in Helldivers 2

The Galactic War is a dynamic, ever-evolving conflict driven by the collective efforts of all Helldivers. At its heart are Major Orders and Community Goals, overarching objectives that shape the war effort and determine the fate of planets and sectors. Understanding how these work is crucial for contributing effectively to the larger war and unlocking new content and challenges for the entire player base.

Major Orders are the primary directives issued by Super Earth High Command. These are large-scale military operations that require the coordinated efforts of the entire Helldiver community. They typically involve liberating or defending specific planets, pushing back enemy factions from key sectors, or achieving critical strategic objectives. Successfully completing a Major Order often rewards the community with significant benefits, such as new stratagems, access to new warbonds, or the unlocking of new planets and mission types.

Major Orders are time-sensitive and have a clear success or failure condition. If the community achieves the objective within the allotted time, the order is considered a success, and all participating Helldivers receive their rewards. If the community fails to meet the objective, the consequences can be severe, often leading to the loss of planets, the strengthening of enemy factions, or the closure of certain strategic pathways. This creates a sense of urgency and collective responsibility.

Community Goals are often tied to Major Orders or serve as stepping stones towards them. These might involve completing a certain number of missions on a specific planet, accumulating a certain amount of a particular resource, or eliminating a set number of a specific enemy type across the galaxy. They are smaller, more achievable milestones that contribute to the overall success of the Major Order. For example, a Major Order to liberate the 'Termanid Homeworld' might be supported by community goals like 'Destroy 100,000 Bile Spewers' or 'Complete 500 missions on Planet X'.

How to Participate and Contribute:

• Check the Galactic War Map: Regularly consult the Galactic War map in your ship's bridge. This is where all active Major Orders and their progress are displayed.
• Select the Correct Planet: Ensure you are deploying to the planet specified in the active Major Order. The planet's status on the map will indicate if it's under attack, being liberated, or if it's the target of a Major Order.
• Complete Mission Objectives: Focus on completing the primary and secondary objectives within the missions on the designated planets. Every successful mission contributes to the overall war effort.
• Contribute to Community Goals: If there are active Community Goals, be mindful of them as you play. Completing missions that al with these goals will help the community reach them faster.
• Stay Informed: Keep an eye on official Helldivers 2 communications and community hubs for updates on Major Orders, their progress, and any strategic shifts in the Galactic War.

The success of the Galactic War hinges on the dedication and coordination of every Helldiver. By understanding and actively participating in Major Orders and Community Goals, you directly influence the ongoing narrative of Helldivers 2 and shape the future of the galaxy for Super Earth.