Summary:
The latest Helldivers 2 Major Order sends players back into large-scale combat against both Automatons and Terminids. Helldivers must destroy 5,000,000 Automaton Tanks and harvest 25,000,000 Chargers to support Maelstrom Tank production. At the same time, players can look forward to Liberty Day on October 26, which may bring free rewards, new content, Helldivers 2 Items, and potentially classic elements from the original Helldivers.
1. Maelstrom Major Order Objectives
The first objective requires the community to dismantle 5 million Automaton Tanks. Their engine cooling systems will be repurposed into climate-controlled cupholders for Maelstrom Tanks.
The second objective requires 25 million Chargers to be harvested. Their carapaces will reportedly become vibration-insulation panels.
Because these are community-wide objectives, every qualifying kill contributes to the global total. Players should choose the front that matches the objective they want to support rather than trying to complete both requirements in every operation.
2. How to Fight Automaton Tanks
For the Automaton objective, deploy on Bot missions and prioritize operations where heavily armored enemies are common. Anti-armor weapons and Stratagems are especially useful against Tanks.
Squads should coordinate their attacks instead of spending excessive ammunition against heavily armored sections. Keep moving when fighting Automatons because ranged enemies can punish players who remain exposed for too long.
3. How to Hunt Chargers
Chargers are found on the Terminid front, making bug missions the natural choice for the second objective.
Bring reliable anti-armor equipment and focus fire when multiple Chargers appear. Staying together is also important because Chargers can quickly disrupt isolated players. Combining Charger kills with normal mission objectives helps maintain overall operation efficiency.
4. Liberty Day and Free Rewards
Liberty Day falls on October 26, and it has historically been associated with free rewards, cosmetics, and callbacks to the original Helldivers.
The roadmap also points toward free campaign rewards, including the Eagle Gas Strike. Other possibilities, such as the Shredder Missile, have been discussed by the community, but players should wait for official confirmation before treating them as guaranteed rewards.
5. Possible Classic Vehicles
Some original Helldivers vehicles remain popular candidates for a return. The M532 HAV could provide a heavily armored assault option, while the MC-109 Hammer could offer fast two-player transportation.
The M5 APC is another notable possibility because an APC has appeared in game-file discussions. However, its Liberty Day release is not confirmed.
Vehicle-mounted weapon loadouts could also expand the FRV system and create more specialized squad roles.
6. What to Expect Next
Arrowhead has indicated that legacy content must be balanced against performance and stability priorities, Helldivers 2 Items for sale, so not every classic item will necessarily return.
For now, focus on the Maelstrom Major Order and contribute toward the 5 million Tank and 25 million Charger targets. Then watch for official Liberty Day announcements around October 26. The event could provide free rewards and potentially introduce classic content, while later roadmap updates are expected to bring additional Galactic War content and the next major Automaton update.
