Highlights

  • Fallout's popularity surge has led to successful crossovers with other gaming franchises like Call of Duty and Fortnite.
  • The iconic Fallout weapon, the Fat Man, could be a perfect fit in Helldivers 2 with its affinity for cinematic explosions and intense action gameplay.
  • In addition to weapons, incorporating Fallout's iconic power armor suits into Helldivers 2 could provide a unique and immersive gameplay experience.

The overall positive reception to the new Fallout show has led to the franchise surging in popularity, including new crossover events between Fallout and IPs from other gaming franchises. With Call of Duty and Fortnite recently featuring their own Fallout franchise crossovers, Helldivers 2 should consider hopping on the bandwagon to join in on the fun with its own official Fallout franchise crossover.

In the case of what a Fallout crossover could look like, there are countless possibilities of iconic gear that would seemingly be a good fit for Helldivers 2. However, Helldivers 2’s affinity for cinematic explosions arguably makes it the perfect platform to adapt one weapon in particular, the portable mini-nuke catapult known as the Fat Man.

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Why a Fallout x Helldivers 2 Crossover is a Perfect Fit

Fallout’s Fat Man Could Make for the Ultimate Support Weapon Stratagem in Helldivers 2

Very few other games have managed to quite scratch the same itch as Helldivers 2’s cinematic explosions. Whether it's detonating a Hellbomb off in the distance or tossing a Stratagem into a group of enemies, big explosions are Helldivers 2’s bread and butter. So naturally, introducing new Stratagems and weapons that can cause massive explosions is typically a recipe for success. Not to mention, Helldivers 2 has a wealth of crossover opportunities that fans have been waiting for Arrowhead Studios to deliver on, meaning that collaborations for Helldivers 2 would seemingly be a win-win opportunity.

Consequently, one of the Fallout franchise’s most iconic weapons, the Fat Man, would be right at home in Helldivers 2. This weapon is essentially a portable catapult for mini-nukes and other explosives, and it’s become a staple in the Fallout franchise ever since it was introduced in Fallout 3. In the hands of a Helldiver, the Fat Man could prove to be the ultimate weapon for taking out the toughest Automatons, Terminids, and teammates. This kind of over-the-top weapon would likely give some of the best Support weapons in Helldivers 2 some healthy competition, hence why Helldivers 2 has the perfect blueprint for a Fallout franchise crossover.

Fallout’s Iconic Power Armor Would be Right at Home in Helldivers 2

While introducing the Fat Man to Helldivers 2 would likely be a game-changer on its own, future crossovers in Helldivers 2 shouldn’t stop at weapons. Beyond how fitting the Fat Man or any other iconic Fallout weapon would arguably be in Helldivers 2, it wouldn’t be a proper Fallout crossover without delivering another staple: armor. Despite multiple retcons in recent games, Fallout’s iconic power armor suits have remained an immediately recognizable element of the franchise.

Considering Helldivers 2’s approach to armor, the Fallout franchise’s power armor suits could potentially make for a good fit as heavy armor in Helldivers 2, while Vault suits could make for perfect light or medium armor. This way, players could look the part while waging Helldivers 2’s Galactic War with one of the most iconic weapons from the Fallout franchise. Some fans seem to think Fallout could be a perfect fit for Helldivers 2, given the Fallout T-60 Power Armor mod on Nexus Mods, created by Graelyth.

Some mods may be considered cheating, so players should consider the risks before modding Helldivers 2 .

Ultimately, Helldivers 2 seemingly has endless potential when it comes to weapons and armor sets that could be adapted from some of the most beloved gaming IPs and franchises, so not exploring official crossover content is arguably money left on the table. However, given how Helldivers 2 crossovers remain a highly popular request among the game’s fanbase, it seems like only a matter of time until this dream becomes a reality. Otherwise, Helldivers 2’s modding community might just step up to the challenge to prove how Fallout and other games could make for epic Helldivers 2 crossovers.