Helldivers 2 Players Face Harassment Over Extreme Roleplay and Meta Controversies
• Some players are taking the fascist role-play in Helldivers 2 too far, inciting harassment and threats against other players • A player named GantztheDemon was wrongly accused of being a "traitor" for a misunderstood team kill, leading to death threats • The game's emphasis on cooperation has also created a strong sense of camaraderie for many players • However, some players are kicking or team killing others for not adhering to certainmetas or play styles • Extremist players are also directing bigoted harassment at LGBTQ+ players and communities within and outside of the game