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Helldivers 2 Tip: Eagle-1 Can Impact Soldiers
A player found that Eagle-1’s flight path isn’t just cosmetic—soldiers in its way can be directly affected. Watch out for unexpected consequences during its descent!
Helldivers 2: Eagle-1 Has a Hitbox—Watch Out!
Reddit user Slowenbrua shared a video showing Eagle-1 swatting them out of the air, confirming that she has an active hitbox. Players can actually be struck by Eagle-1 during her descent, adding an extra challenge to stay clear of her flight path.
Helldivers 2 Mystery: Is Eagle-1 an AI?
Another player observed that Eagle-1’s pilot seat is empty, sparking speculation that either Arrowhead took a shortcut in development, or Eagle-1 might be an AI impostor all along. This detail adds an intriguing twist to the game, leaving players to wonder about the true nature of Eagle-1.
In Helldivers 2, danger lurks around every corner, whether it’s a massive bug, a menacing robot, or debris from a collapsing building. Allies are scarce, with your fellow Helldivers being your only true companions on the battlefield. The dependable Eagle-1 is perhaps the closest thing to a friend you’ll find. However, even she isn’t entirely safe—venture too close, and you might find yourself on the receiving end of her lethal capabilities.
In a separate Reddit post, user Slowenbrua demonstrates a movement glitch that allows them to reach just the right height to take the full force of Eagle-1’s impact. After positioning themselves, Slowenbrua calls in an Eagle Airstrike directly below. As Eagle-1 swoops in to deliver its payload, it collides with Slowenbrua, sending them hurtling back to the planet in a crumpled heap. This highlights both the glitch’s effectiveness and the unexpected danger of being in Eagle-1’s path.
Is Eagle-1’s Pilot Just a Myth?
While it may seem obvious that standing in front of a jet fighter traveling at full speed would be deadly, it’s surprising that developer Arrowhead has implemented an actual hitbox for Eagle-1, especially since players are not intended to reach such heights. This decision showcases impressive attention to detail from Arrowhead. However, a closer examination of the cockpit reveals that some shortcuts may have been taken in its design.
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Many users in the thread speculate that the hitbox might have been designed to allow Eagle-1 to be targeted and shot down by enemy anti-air weapons.
Another user, GohstfaceKila, captured a screenshot of Eagle-1 just before it collides with Slowenbrua, revealing an empty pilot seat. While some might argue that Arrowhead skipped adding a pilot because players aren’t expected to see the craft up close, I prefer the theory that Eagle-1 has been piloted by AI all along.
Regardless, Arrowhead likely has bigger issues to address than placing a pilot in Eagle-1’s cockpit. The game recently dropped back to a “Mostly Negative” rating on Steam following the heavily criticized Escalation of Freedom update. With player numbers declining and the imminent release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, some worry that Arrowhead might lose the majority of its player base before it has a chance to make a comeback.