Skip to main content
Join The Community
- Join our community
11
Premium Benefits
24/7
Access Available
21K+
Active Members
Commenting
Join the discussion
Exclusive Articles Coming Soon
Member-only articles
Weekly Newsletters
Weekly gaming & entertainment news
Member Badges
Earn badges as you go
Exclusive Competitions
Members-only prize draws
Curated Deals Coming Soon
Tech and gaming deals worth grabbing
GET COMMUNITY ACCESS QUICK
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
GET Community ACCESS QUICK

Join the GamesRadar community for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Background
Welcome to GamesRADAR+ Community !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Badge picture
Earn your first badge
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Latest Games News

Latest Games News

Breaking gaming news and updates

Read Now
Latest Games Reviews

Latest Games Reviews

Expert verdicts on the newest releases

Read Now

See what you’ve unlocked.

Explore your membership benefits.

Explore
Member Exclusives

Stay Ahead with GamesRadar+

Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.

Explore

Sign Out
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Games
    • Game Insights
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
    • Genres
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
    • Franchises
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • Insights
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
    • Computing
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
    • Accessories & Tech
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
  • home
  • Games
    • View Games
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • View Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • View Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • View TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • View Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • View Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • View Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Hardware
    • View Hardware
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • View Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • View Deals
    • Game Deals
    • Tech Deals
    • TV Deals
    • Buying Guides
  • Video
    • View Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
Trending
  • Saros review
  • Arc Raiders
  • The Boys S5
  • Best turn-based RPGs
  • Submit your clips. Win prizes
  • Delta Force giveaway
Don't miss these
Arc Raiders soldier holding assault rifle
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders guns will finally repair when upgraded, but Embark counters by making them break faster
Helldivers 2 Exo Experts Warbond helldivers thumbs up while kneeling
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 Exo Experts Warbond release date and all items
Helldivers 2 democratic detonation warbond page
Third Person Shooters Best Helldivers 2 Warbonds to buy first and tier list ranking all 21 of them
Helldivers 2
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 lead promises "meaningful changes" after "painful to read" criticism of Arrowhead
Arc Raiders Bastion chasing a player
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders makes huge Expedition changes, bonus skill points now free but earned by dealing damage
Arc Raiders chicken Scrappy in machine helmet
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders players all sigh with relief as Embark extends new Expedition challenge window
No Man's Sky
Survival Games No Man's Sky updates take "2-3x" longer on Switch 2 and Steam Deck as devs have to beat "impossible memory constraints"
Arc Raiders automaton in a headset
Third Person Shooters Embark tells Arc Raiders fans expect "significant changes" to skill tree, admits many skills suck
Arc Raiders characters drinking at a bar
Third Person Shooters As Arc Raiders gets stale for some, dev says players "reaching the end of our content" are a focus
Helldivers 2 Entrenched Division warbond
Third Person Shooters All weapons and items in the Helldivers 2 Entrenched Division Warbond
Arc Raiders raider swinging a hammer at an Arc
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders players complain Riven Tides update took a hammer to weapon durability
Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update
Third Person Shooters Embark nerfs Arc Raiders' Venator once more, and the Kettle and Stitcher are also getting reined in
Arc Raiders characters drinking at a bar
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders players hate the new Expedition system, which requires you to play on 5 specific days
Arc Raiders pink survivor bag
Third Person Shooters If you want to keep some blueprints in Arc Raiders after each Expedition, it's not "off the table," but it is "tricky"
Arc Raiders character using welding torch in thick glasses
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders lowers Expedition requirement to 3 million coins, lets players "catch up" on missed skill points
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


Want to add more newsletters?

GamesRadar+

Every Friday

GamesRadar+

Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.

GTA 6 O'clock

Every Thursday

GTA 6 O'clock

Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.

Knowledge

Every Friday

Knowledge

From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.

The Setup

Every Thursday

The Setup

Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.

Switch 2 Spotlight

Every Wednesday

Switch 2 Spotlight

Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.

The Watchlist

Every Saturday

The Watchlist

Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.

SFX

Once a month

SFX

Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!


Join the club

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
  1. Games
  2. Third Person Shooters
  3. Helldivers 2

As delayed Helldivers 2 medal payouts trickle in, dev says "we've realized that we need to do an overhaul" on the whole reward system

News
By Jordan Gerblick published 9 April 2024

"It's frankly about as reliable as a solar-powered watch in Malevelon Creek"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Helldivers 2 Warbond
(Image credit: Arrowhead Game Studios)
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Subscribe to our newsletter

If you're currently not getting Helldivers 2 Medals for Major Orders then developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working on a complete overhaul of the rewards system amid reports of delayed and missing medal payouts.

In interactions over Discord, Helldivers 2 community manager Twinbeard has responded to complaints over missing Major Order medals, admitting the system has "been very slow or working on and off rather, for a long time." After responding to a number of players individually, acknowledging the issue, and pledging a rework of the system, Twinbeard issued the following statement summing up the situation:

"For those of you asking about outstanding medals: Medals for two of the latest three major orders have now been shipped. The last remaining batch will roll out in 16 hours (if Hammertime does its thing; if not, 11.00 AM CET April 10th). We will also do an overhaul in the future of the system handling these requests, as it's frankly about as reliable as a solar-powered watch in Malevelon Creek."

Article continues below
You may like
  • Cropped Helldivers 2 art from the official 'Save Cyberstan' poster. Helldivers 2 devs "underinvested" in the game's engine, Arrowhead CEO admits, who pledges "things can/will get better"
  • Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 lead promises "meaningful changes" after "painful to read" criticism of Arrowhead
  • Helldivers 2 soldier with an explosion reflecting in their visor As death threats derail Helldivers 2's wholesome D10 challenge, devs address “increasing hostility in the community”

In one reply, Twinbeard clarified that it's the rewards system itself - and not the actual medals - that are being overhauled, so don't expect any immediate changes to the currency system. It sounds like the only thing being changed here is the delivery system, which will hopefully result in players receiving their medals for Major Orders within a reasonable timeframe.

The only real solution at the given moment is to simply wait, as it seems in the vast majority of cases the rewards will eventually show up. Thankfully, Arrowhead seems hard at work fixing the whole situation, but we don't know how long that'll take, with Twinbeard estimating the update could arrive "before Thursday or not I don't know," just in time for the Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond.

Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel says sike, the previous Automaton force was "merely a vanguard," and now a massive fleet is assaulting Cyberstan and beyond.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
CATEGORIES
PS5 PC Gaming Platforms PlayStation
Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick
Social Links Navigation
Staff Writer

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.

Read more
Cropped Helldivers 2 art from the official 'Save Cyberstan' poster.
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 devs "underinvested" in the game's engine, Arrowhead CEO admits, who pledges "things can/will get better"
 
 
Helldivers 2
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 lead promises "meaningful changes" after "painful to read" criticism of Arrowhead
 
 
Helldivers 2 soldier with an explosion reflecting in their visor
Third Person Shooters As death threats derail Helldivers 2's wholesome D10 challenge, devs address “increasing hostility in the community”
 
 
Cropped Helldivers 2 art from the official 'Save Cyberstan' poster.
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 players cheated so hard that Arrowhead had to "disable the Galactic War" and change a Major Order
 
 
Helldivers 2
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 boss says updates are "not an exact science" because the "community changes" constantly
 
 
A Helldivers 2 Cyborg cries out in despair
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 gives in, releases first roadmap for Machinery of Oppression: "This is just beginning"
 
 
Latest in Third Person Shooters
Helldivers 2
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 boss says updates are "not an exact science" because the "community changes" constantly
 
 
Arc Raiders raider swinging a hammer at an Arc
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders players complain Riven Tides update took a hammer to weapon durability
 
 
Ship Models in Arc Raiders
Third Person Shooters How to find all Ship Models in Arc Raiders
 
 
The Powered Descender in Arc Raiders
Third Person Shooters Powered Descender Blueprint location in Arc Raiders
 
 
Arc Turbine in Arc Raiders
Third Person Shooters Arc Turbines' weaknesses and strategy for Arc Raiders
 
 
Arc Raiders wrench in the works
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders Wrench in the Works quest guide
 
 
Latest in News
Alice Liddell is reflected in a shattered green eye
Action Games One of EA's best games exists partly because Jurassic Park's Michael Crichton told the dev to do it
 
 
Helldivers 2
Third Person Shooters Helldivers 2 boss says updates are "not an exact science" because the "community changes" constantly
 
 
A marketing image for the Dragon's Dogma 2 Edition of the GameSir G7 Pro with a dragon behind it
Gaming Controllers GameSir has randomly launched a special edition of its best gamepad dedicated to a two-year-old RPG
 
 
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reveal trailer screenshot shows Edward Kenway steering a ship.
Assassin's Creed Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced art changes have fans asking why a stormy cutscene is now sunny
 
 
Marathon runners
FPS Games "Lack of marketing" on Marathon shows "lack of faith from" Sony, says former Square Enix exec
 
 
Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights
Drama Movies Emerald Fennell’s controversial take on “Wuthering Heights” starts streaming on HBO Max this weekend
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. Alice Liddell is reflected in a shattered green eye
    1
    One of EA's best games exists partly because Jurassic Park's Michael Crichton told the dev to do it
  2. 2
    Helldivers 2 boss says updates are "not an exact science" because the "community changes" constantly
  3. 3
    DC Studios co-CEO disagrees superhero fatigue was ever a thing, instead calls it "mediocre movie fatigue"
  4. 4
    Lego Nintendo Game Boy review
  5. 5
    GameSir has randomly launched a special edition of its best gamepad dedicated to a two-year-old RPG

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...