Points of Interest & Hidden Secrets

Find Points of Interest and hidden secrets in Helldivers 2. Uncover valuable resources, stratagems, and lore snippets across the game's diverse planets.

Beyond the primary objectives, planets in Helldivers 2 are filled with Points of Interest (POIs) and hidden secrets that reward exploration. Discovering these locations can provide valuable resources, powerful stratagems, and even lore snippets that enrich your understanding of the Helldivers universe. Venture off the beaten path to uncover these hidden treasures.

What are Points of Interest?

Points of Interest are distinct locations on the planet's surface that deviate from the standard mission objectives. They are often marked on your minimap by unique icons or simply appear as unusual structures or formations. Exploring these areas can yield significant benefits.

Common Types of Points of Interest

• Supply Caches: These often contain extra ammunition, grenades, or even a full Resupply drop. Essential for long missions or when facing heavy resistance.
• Rare Resource Deposits: Some POIs will highlight deposits of common or rare resources needed for ship upgrades. Mining these can significantly speed up your progression.
• Weapon Caches: Occasionally, you'll find a cache containing a powerful Support Weapon, such as a Flamethrower, Railgun, or Grenade Launcher. This can be a game-changer, especially if your loadout doesn't include one.
• Stashes of Super Credits: While rare, some POIs can contain Super Credits, the premium currency used for purchasing Warbonds and cosmetics.
• Information Terminals/Lore Terminals: These interactive objects often provide snippets of lore, background information about the planet, its inhabitants, or the ongoing Galactic War.
• Survivor Camps/Distress Sals: These might offer a small reward or a brief narrative encounter, sometimes leading to a mini-objective.
• Environmental Hazards: Some POIs might be areas with unique environmental dangers, like geysers or toxic gas clouds, which can be used to your advantage or pose a threat.

Strategies for Exploration

To effectively explore and find these hidden secrets:

1. Scan Your Minimap: Keep an eye on your minimap for unusual icons or unexplored areas. The fog of war will reveal POIs as you get closer.
2. Use Recon Stratagems: The Orbital Scan stratagem can reveal enemy positions and POIs on the map, making exploration safer and more efficient.
3. Prioritize During Missions: If a POI is close to your primary objective, consider investigating it. However, don't let exploration jeopardize mission success, especially on higher difficulties.
4. Squad Coordination: Designate one or two Helldivers to scout ahead while the others cover them or focus on the main objective.
5. Be Wary of Threats: POIs are often guarded by enemy patrols or nests. Always be prepared for a fight when investigating.
6. Listen for Audio Cues: Some POIs might have distinct ambient sounds or dialogue that can alert you to their presence.

Hidden Secrets and Easter Eggs

Beyond the marked POIs, the developers have also hidden numerous Easter eggs and subtle secrets:

• Environmental Storytelling: The wreckage of past battles, abandoned outposts, and strange alien flora can tell stories without explicit text.
• Unique Enemy Behaviors: Certain enemy types might exhibit unique behaviors or spawn under specific conditions that aren't immediately obvious.
• Developer References: As with many games, there might be subtle nods to other Arrowhead titles or pop culture references hidden within the environments.

Example: Finding a Weapon Cache

You're on a mission to destroy an Automaton factory. While moving between objectives, you notice a small, isolated structure on your minimap, not related to the main mission. Upon approaching, you find it's a locked bunker.

1. Your squad clears out the patrolling Automatons guarding the bunker.
2. One Helldiver uses a high-explosive stratagem or a dedicated demolition tool (if available) to breach the bunker door.
3. Inside, you discover a cache containing a fully-loaded Railgun, which can be immediately equipped by a squadmate, significantly boosting your anti-armor capabilities for the remainder of the mission.

By actively seeking out and engaging with the Points of Interest and hidden secrets scattered across the galaxy, you not only gain valuable advantages but also deepen your appreciation for the meticulously crafted world of Helldivers 2.