The most powerful force in Helldivers 2 has proven to be nearly unstoppable, and now, it’s become a menace in the worst place possible. Helldivers 2’s latest update, “Heart of Democracy,” brings the Illuminate threat all the way home to the very populated Super Earth, where players will have to fight them off.
This update is not just another new map—after all, this is Super Earth, the center of Managed Democracy. There are a few new gimmicks to keep Helldivers on their tones.
In addition to the enemies that players will encounter, as explained in the Playstation Blog, there are citizens running around, so, indeed, your 380mm Barrage will not just find your threats to civilization, but also the civilians themselves. The game will take into account how many civilian deaths you’re responsible for.
There are also soldier NPCs from the SEAF running around to give you a helping hand—though, really, if you’re a Helldiver, who’s helping who here?
Even Super Earth defense aside, it’s not a bad time to get into things. Last week, Helldivers 2 dropped a new weapon customization system, letting players swap out parts for specialized stats. If you haven’t dived in since the Illuminate were introduced back in December, what’s a better time to try it than the climax for the fight for Super Earth?
