Can we honor my best friend, OVOKRAKEN, with a small memorial in Helldivers?
I never thought I’d be making a post like this.
A few days ago, I lost my best friend, Nicholas Johnson.
His Xbox gamertag was OVOKRAKEN.
For years, Helldivers was more than just a game to us. It was where we escaped after long days, laughed until we couldn’t breathe, accidentally wiped each other out with stratagems, and made memories that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Some of my favorite moments with him happened while fighting for Super Earth.
Losing him has left a hole in my life that I don’t know how to fill.
I know this is an incredibly unlikely request, and I completely understand if it’s something that can never happen. But I wanted to ask this community, and maybe the developers if this somehow reaches them:
Would it ever be possible to honor Nicholas with a small memorial in Helldivers? Even something as simple as his gamertag, OVOKRAKEN, on a memorial wall, a plaque, a ship roster, a fallen Helldiver, or another subtle tribute somewhere in the game.
I know there are probably countless reasons why requests like this can’t always be granted, and I truly understand that. I just couldn’t live with myself if I never asked.
I’ve already reached out to Arrowhead directly because I wanted to try every possible avenue.
Whether anything comes of this or not, I want to thank Arrowhead for creating a game that brought two best friends together for so many unforgettable nights. Those memories are something no one can ever take away from me.
If you’ve ever lost someone you used to game with, you know that eventually you log in one day and realize they’re never coming online again. That’s a feeling I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. If this post reaches the developers, thank you for considering my request. And if you’re just another Helldiver reading this, thank you for helping keep this community as incredible as it is.
For Nicholas.
For OVOKRAKEN.
For Super Earth.