All mission types in Helldivers 2

All mission types in Helldivers 2
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Written by 

Tarran Stockton

Published 

20th Jun 2024 09:41

Helldivers 2 has a lot of mission types that you can play, with them changing based on difficulty or the type of aliens you're fighting. I've made a note of every mission I've played in the game, and collated it into a list for you to browse below.

All mission types

There are four Operations in Helldivers 2, with two for Terminids and two for Automatons.

The Operations themselves then contain a number of missions depending on the difficulty you select, maxing out at three on the highest difficulty.

Bug Extermination Operation (Terminids)

Mission Objective
Eliminate Brood Commander Kill the Brood Commander
Eliminate Charger Kill the Charger
Eliminate Bile Titan Kill the Bile Titan
Blitz: Search and Destroy Destroy a set amount of bug holes
Eradicate Terminid Swarm Kill a specific amount of Terminids
Purge Hatcheries Destroy a set amount of bug eggs
Launch ICBM Set off an ICBM missile

Defend Freedom Operation (Terminids)

Mission Objective
Conduct Geological Survey Survey ore veins across an area
Upload Escape Pod Data Locate data in a crashed escape pod
Retrieve Valuable Data Transmit research data
Activate E-710 Pumps Get an E-710 refinery up and running again
Pump Fuel to ICBM Activate a fuel station
Emergency Evacuation Save trapped civilians
Launch ICBM Set off an ICBM missile
Spread Democracy Raise the Super Flag
Eradicate Terminid Swarm Kill a specific amount of Terminids

Destroy Automatons Operation (Automatons)

Mission Objective
Eliminate Automaton Hulk Kill the Hulk
Eliminate Automaton Devastator Kill the Devastator
Eradicate Automaton Forces Kill a specific amount of Automatons
Blitz: Search and Destroy Destroy a set amount of bot fabricators
Sabotage Air Base Destroy Automaton air capabilities
Terminate Illegal Broadcast Shut down an illegal propaganda broadcast
Sabotage Supply Bases Destroy fuel and ammo stockpiles

Protect Liberty Operation (Automatons)

Mission Objective
Terminate Illegal Broadcast Shut down an illegal propaganda broadcast
Sabotage Supply Bases Destroy fuel and ammo stockpiles
Eradicate Automaton Forces Kill a specific amount of Automatons
Pump Fuel to ICBM Activate a fuel station
Spread Democracy Raise the Super Flag
Blitz: Search and Destroy Destroy a set amount of bot fabricators
Upload Escape Pod Data Locate data in a crashed escape pod
Emergency Evacuation Save trapped civilians
Conduct Geological Survey Survey ore veins across an area
Tarran Stockton
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Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
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