A new Helldivers 2 vehicle revealed by an unexpected act from Joel

A newly revealed Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) has made a fleeting appearance in Helldivers 2, apparently thanks to the intervention of Game Master Joel.

A few weeks ago, Helldivers players began posting videos of three different vehicles they had spotted in-game. One was a mech, which has since been officially released as a Stratagem.

Users also discovered reconnaissance vehicles and armored personnel carriers (AVBTT). Despite the sightings, developer Arrowhead remains mum on when the latter two will be available in the game.

And now, players think they’ve found the person responsible for these apparitions. Helldivers fan account Helldivers 2 Media recently shared a clip of someone named “Joel”entering a match, dropping an ATV with the message “use this.”He then immediately left the mission.

“Joel: Please take this”WHAT?!!#Helldivers2 #HelldiversII pic.twitter.com/zoOSpd1I57

— Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) March 24, 2024

Fans strongly believe that the player named Joel, given the official lack of an ATV vehicle in Helldivers 2, is in fact the true master of the game, sharing the same first name.

Fans believe another clue lies in what Joel wrote in the in-game chat, “hey guys I need to get back to work.”

“Drop the ATVs and leave. A true patriot of democracy,” one person joked in response to the post on X/Twitter.

Of course, others were quick to say that they hope this means ATVs are coming to Helldivers 2 soon. One user pointed out that the vastness of the terrain to be covered warranted the arrival of such a vehicle.

“I hope they arrive soon, we really need this.” I’d prefer a smaller Jeep style or a Halo warthog but I’ll take what I can get… too much running.”

It’s impossible to know what other tricks the Game Master has up his sleeve until ATVs and other vehicles are officially released in Helldivers 2.