Helldivers 2 fans are about to be in a world of pain. A bunch of leaks were unleashed on the community, and with developer green signaling some of them, players are about to have their game experience dialed up to a 100 with the upcoming content—as if it wasn’t already.
According to the leaks, the popular action co-op is about to see the addition of mechs, new ways to travel around the map, guns, missions, and most importantly—new enemy types. From what’s been said about them, no one is prepared.
Helldivers 2 Might See the Return of The Illuminates Faction
As if bugs and Automatons weren’t challenging enough, Arrowhead is adding a bunch more elements to the game that could steamroll players if they’re not careful enough.
So with the leaks, Now with Dev confirmation, Helldivers 2 is adding;
-Call in AI squad of Super Earth Soldiers
-HellDiver Mechs
-car/buggy for players
-New Faction (from the old game)
-New mission types
-New enemy types (flying)
-New guns (laser based)
I am excited. pic.twitter.com/zIwJDa6gif— JoJakelion (@Jojakelion2) February 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 will be adding a ton of new content for players to enjoy, which includes new mission types, laser-based guns, mechs, cars and buggies, and an AI squad with super earth soldiers to strengthen the defense. Aside from these exciting additions, two elements caught players’ eyes: the game will also be adding a new faction from the previous game and new flying enemy types.
Helldivers 2 players quickly chimed in to guess that the new faction being added was the Illuminates, and they are nothing to scoff at. The OP on X further elaborated in the replies, and their explanation has everyone shaking in their boots.
didn’t get to elaborate because Twitter is abysmal for explains things but apparently they’ll invert your controls and teleport themselves & you during fights
— JoJakelion (@Jojakelion2) February 29, 2024
According to OP, the new enemies can invert players’ control and teleport players and enemies—everyone is fair game. This spells a bunch of troubles for the forces of democracy, and mechs are starting to sound more and more necessary as we start to encounter tougher enemies like these.
One player shared some important information about the Illuminates faction that just adds to the difficulty:
Yeah, Illuminates have a unit that has limited mind control abilities. They could do that in the first game. If they mind link a player they invert their control scheme until they are killed or out of range.
Lucky for players, mechs are a great defense against the Illuminates’ abilities. The mech, faction, and enemy types updates may be arriving at once. With the new barrage of challenges on the way, PS5 and PC need Xbox players now more than ever.
Arrowhead might want to increase the server cap once again right before the new update drops.
When is the New Helldivers 2 Update Dropping?
Unfortunately, there isn’t any information available on when we might be able to pilot a new mech against the Illuminates faction. Speculation arose that mechs were supposed to come out during the game’s launch, but due to errors with syncing, plans were quickly changed.
Thankfully, until the new update, the game is plenty full of challenging enemies that’ll keep players busy.
Are you enjoying Helldivers 2? Aside from what was listed, what else do you hope to see added to the game? Don’t hold back—share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
