Watch out for these planetary effects in Helldivers 2.

But what about those clusters of missions on the planetary map?

Those are Operations, a key part of conquering planets for Super Earth.

Helldiver looking at extraction ship in Helldivers 2.

Let’s dive in.

What Are Operations?

Completing all the missions in an Operation is what contributes to conquering the planet.

Helldivers 2 airship extraction with flaming tornadoes in the background, everything on fire

This makesconquering planets a gradual process,allowing you to ease into tougher challenges.

Higher difficulty Operations offerbetter rewards,but come with tougher enemies and more complex objectives.

Expect to encounter stronger enemy types, deadlier environments, and even new missions you haven’t seen before.

Player with the Helldivers 2 map open looking at a cluster of missions.

What Are The Operation Rewards?

Here’s how to use the AC-8 Autocannon effectively against bugs and bots in the field.

Helldivers 2 player looking at a Operation.

A player firing the AC-8 Autocannon on Automatons in Helldivers 2

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