Gaming🎮 Helldivers 2's latest Major Order looked a lost cause for days, but the battle has come down to one planet

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Helldivers 2's latest Major Order had looked to be proving a tough one over the past few days, with the task of defending ten planets before time ran out seeming like it might be beyond the collective abilities of a community with varying priorites. Though, it now seems we might have been a bit hasty to rule out the galaxy's premier bug-slaying force - since they're now on the verge of potentially prying victory from the jaws of defeat.

Yup, after plenty of arguing about the difficulty hardcore players were having in trying to convince all of their casual pals that they needed to pitch in and help out with the complex plans being drawn up to execute this order, it looks like a win could well be on the way. That is, if the ongoing mass assault of Ustotu proves successful.

As of writing, the forces of Super Earth have successfully managed to defend of nine of the ten planets involved in this latest chapter of the Galactic War - having previously been stuck below five for a good while. With just under twelve hours left on the clock, there's only one planet standing between them and victory - the Automaton-infested Ustotu.

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