{"id":1660848,"date":"2026-08-12T20:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ydFuW9qmFyzsmR3tKmiv8K"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:02:12","slug":"you-can-now-cuddle-helldivers-2s-beloved-seaf-troopers-though-maybe-dont-do-what-i-did-and-try-it-when-a-crushers-standing-next-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/you-can-now-cuddle-helldivers-2s-beloved-seaf-troopers-though-maybe-dont-do-what-i-did-and-try-it-when-a-crushers-standing-next-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"You can now cuddle Helldivers 2’s beloved SEAF troopers, though maybe don’t do what I did and try it when a Crusher’s standing next to you"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ever since they were introduced back in Helldivers 2<\/a>‘s Heart of Democracy update when the Illuminate invaded Super Earth, the SEAF troopers have held a place in the heart of every Helldiver. These NPC soldiers stand basically no chance against the hordes of bugs, bots, and space aliens who besiege Super Earth’s worlds, bristling with ever-more exotic implements of murder, but they do their best<\/em> and that’s what counts.<\/p>\n

Well, with the new Devoid of Liberty update, which sees us battling against a tide of void-mutated enemies the Illuminate have unleashed, the SEAF have also been buffed to better face the battle. To quote the official blog post<\/a>: <\/p>\n

“We have commissioned SEAF platoons to aid in completing operations. They\u2019ll arrive on dropships to fight alongside you and your squad, offering medical support via stims, but also give a boost to your morale when you salute, shake hands, and\u2013of course\u2013hug them.”<\/p>\n

Yes, that’s right, you can now hug the little troopers in blue. I hopped into the game to try it out, and, as you’ll see below, SEAF troopers will pause mid shot and accept your offer of a little morale-boosting cuddle. It’s only fair to show your appreciation, they do have a tough job after all. <\/p>\n