Helldivers and Propaganda : How Helldivers 2 uses propaganda within the game

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This paper analyzes the game Helldivers 2 through the lens of propaganda and immersion to identify similarities to the trends used to create the deep narrative of the game. This can be used in the future to further develop similar games, with a deepened understanding of what goes into creating the narrative of such a game experience. This is a qualitative game analysis, in which the authors played the game, collected data through recordings and screenshots, and then analyzed them using a formal analysis. The main finding is the use of proven propaganda techniques, like glorification of war, fearmongering, and manipulation of opinions and thoughts.