Fortnite players do Helldivers 2 grunts proud, squash 100 million of the new season's bugs in 12 hours even without a Major Order propelling them: "An incredible start to repelling this invasion"

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Super Earth would be proud

A cinematic image of a Fortnite bug enemy seen in the Chapter 6 Season 4 launch trailer.
(Image credit: Epic Games)

Fortnite's not-actually-Helldivers 2 season is here, and battle royale players have already fully thrown themselves into the chaos of the "anti-bug military defense force" (not sponsored by Super Earth) by splatting 100 million of the creepy-crawlies in just 12 hours.

With an infestation of alien-like bugs to fight off with a whole host of explosive weapons, Fortnite Season 4 of Chapter 6 may look like Helldivers, and it may sound like Helldivers, but it notably includes no actual Helldivers, despite how perfect the setting would be for a crossover. Even so, Fortnite players haven't needed Super Earth's General Brasch or the motivation of a Major Order to spur them on to fight valiantly against the bugs.

Unlike in a Helldivers 2 Major Order, this number isn't one that players can keep an eye on independently, and it's not like we've been explicitly set a goal to hit, either, although I'm wondering if something might happen if we hit a billion given that Epic has now suggested it. At this rate, I'm sure it won't take long to find out.

Even if Super Earth isn't endorsing this battle, you can't help but feel that High Command would be proud. Loyal Helldivers have pulled off many similar feats before for the sake of Managed Democracy, which have only sometimes been tainted by the fear of their efforts being tracked incorrectly. I just hope that we do see a collaboration at some point this season – it'd fit so well.

While you're here, be sure to check out our guide on how to complete Fortnite Quests in Chapter 6 Season 4 to level up quickly.

Catherine Lewis
Catherine Lewis
Deputy News Editor

I'm GamesRadar+'s Deputy News Editor, working alongside the rest of the news team to deliver cool gaming stories that we love. After spending more hours than I can count filling The University of Sheffield's student newspaper with Pokemon and indie game content, and picking up a degree in Journalism Studies, I started my career at GAMINGbible where I worked as a journalist for over a year and a half. I then became TechRadar Gaming's news writer, where I sourced stories and wrote about all sorts of intriguing topics. In my spare time, you're sure to find me on my Nintendo Switch or PS5 playing through story-driven RPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles and Persona 5 Royal, nuzlocking old Pokemon games, or going for a Victory Royale in Fortnite.

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