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So, here’s a thing I stumbled on — in this Helldivers 2 trailer, the skulls on the shoulder pads are not quite the same as in the actual game. I know, I know. It’s a tiny detail, but somehow, someone spotted it. Like, who even notices this stuff? But hey, kudos to the eagle-eyed fan.
The game dropped this hilarious trailer back on February 8, 2024, trying to rope folks into saving Super Earth. Didn’t think it would work, but it did! Millions of copies flew off the shelves. Crazy, right? It’s now PlayStation’s biggest hit, and the whole PC scene is going wild too.
Right, so back to these skull thingies — Reddit user O_2og (weird name, huh?) pointed it out. In the trailer, these skulls are larger. But in the game? Smaller, round eyes, tinier nose, and a head that’s all sharp angles. Talk about a makeover. And don’t get me started on the textures. It’s like comparing apples to… well, textured apples.
Why the switch-up? No clue, honestly. Maybe they made the game model first, then realized it didn’t pop in the trailer, or maybe it’s the other way around. Outsourcing thing, perhaps. Different artsy hands in the mix.
Of course, Reddit being Reddit, people are having a field day with it. Some say maybe the trailer guys had budget cuts on the armor – fake gear in a pretend ad, ha! Others are rolling with it as some “vintage” armor deal. And the die-hard fans? Debating which skull looks cooler. Love how something so small can turn into a whole Internet debate. Makes me wonder who’s out there with a magnifying glass just looking for discrepancies.
Ah, forgot to mention. Helldivers 2 is hitting Xbox pretty soon, on August 26. Kind of cool they’re doing crossplay, so everyone gets to join the mayhem. No matter your shoulderpad preference. Got to love gaming in 2024!
Anyway, there you have it. Just your everyday gamer drama. Who knew shoulderpad skulls could be such a big thing?
