How to Unlock Medium Difficulty Helldivers 2

To unlock Medium difficulty in Helldivers 2, complete all the missions within an Operation on Easy difficulty.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative shooter game where you and your friends fight against alien enemies on different planets. The game has three difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard. Each level has its challenges and rewards.

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Helldivers 2: How to Unlock Medium Difficulty?

If you want to play on medium difficulty, you must unlock it first. This article will show you how to do that in simple steps.

Key Points:

Focus on Operations: Make sure to distinguish missions from Operations. An Operation is a cluster of several missions, usually highlighted in yellow on the map. Each Operation on Easy only has one mission.
Complete All Missions: Completing one mission within an Operation won’t unlock Medium. You need to finish all missions within the highlighted Operation area.
Check the Map: If you need clarification on which missions belong to an Operation, hover over the cluster on the map. It should show details like the Operation name and the number of remaining missions.
Difficulty Matters: Only completing Easy missions unlocks Medium. Completing missions on Trivial won’t progress.
Track Progress: The game doesn’t explicitly show progress through Operations. Keep track of the missions you’ve completed within each highlighted area.
Seek Help: If you’re struggling, consider joining other players online or checking community resources for tips and strategies.

Step 1: Complete the Tutorial

The first thing you need to do is to complete the tutorial. The tutorial will teach you the game basics, such as moving, shooting, using equipment, and calling for reinforcements. The tutorial is easy and short, so you should finish it quickly.

Step 2: Join a Squad

After the tutorial, you will be taken to the Galactic Campaign screen. This is where you can see the war’s progress between the Helldivers and the aliens. You can also join a squad of other players or create your own.

To unlock medium difficulty, you must join a squad of at least two players. You can either join a random squad or invite your friends to play with you. You can also use the chat function to communicate with your squad members.

Step 3: Choose a Planet

Once you have a squad, you can choose a planet to attack. Each planet has a different enemy faction, environment, and objective. You can see the details of each planet on the Galactic Campaign screen.

To unlock medium difficulty, you need to choose a planet with a medium difficulty rating. The difficulty rating is shown by the number of stars next to the planet’s name. The more stars, the harder the planet. You can also see the recommended level for each planet.

Step 4: Complete the Mission

After choosing a planet, you will be taken to the Mission Briefing screen. This is where you can see the mission objective, the enemy type, and the terrain. You can customize your loadout, such as your weapons, perks, and stratagems.

To unlock medium difficulty, you need to complete the mission. The mission objective can vary depending on the planet, but it usually involves destroying enemy targets, capturing areas, or escorting allies. You must work with your squad to complete the objective and survive the enemy attacks.

Step 5: Enjoy the Game

After completing the mission, you will be taken to the Debriefing screen. You can see your performance, rewards, and contribution to the war effort. You can also rate your squad members and give them commendations.

If you have completed a mission on a medium-difficulty planet, you will unlock medium difficulty for the rest of the game. You can now choose any planet with a medium difficulty rating and enjoy the game.

Congratulations, you have unlocked medium-difficulty Helldivers 2! Have fun, and remember: Spread Democracy!