Alright, Helldivers—strap in. If you thought we were done zapping squid-heads back to the void, think again.
Arrowhead just dropped a little tease on Discord that has the Helldivers 2 community buzzing: “We’re not done there.” Yup, that’s in reference to the Illuminate, the brainy high-tech menace introduced in the Omens of Tyranny update. And it sounds like they’re just getting warmed up.
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More Squid-Stuff Is Coming—Confirmed(ish)
The tease came straight from community manager Baskinator, after players started poking around asking if more Illuminate content was on the way. His reply? “We’re not done there.” Not the longest answer ever, but in Helldiver-speak, that might as well be a battle cry.
And let’s be honest—after the chaos of the Battle of Super Earth, we all knew the squids weren’t going to just pack up and leave quietly.
Why the Illuminate Faction Hits Different
For those just tuning in: the Illuminate aren’t your average cannon-fodder bugs or mech-dudes. These guys are strategic, sneaky, and stupidly advanced. We’re talking teleportation, mind-control, and energy weapons that make our beloved stratagems look like nerf guns.
Since their debut, they’ve made every mission feel like you’re in a sci-fi horror movie—but, like, with friends and orbital lasers.
Leaked info (you didn’t hear it from us 👀) also suggests we’ll be seeing new Illuminate units, including:
- A sniper-assassin type that can teleport and lunge at you like a horror movie jump scare
- A Watcher-esque unit that fires lasers and, we assume, ruins lives
Translation: expect to die. A lot. But in that fun, “let’s drop again and do better” kind of way.
More Galactic War Stories, More Pain
It’s not just the Illuminate getting love. Arrowhead’s also said there are more stories to tell across the Galactic War, and they’re working on introducing even tougher enemies—all thanks to feedback from players who think the current difficulty isn’t enough. (You psychos.)
If you’ve ever cleared a Suicide Mission and said, “Eh, could be harder,” congrats. This next phase is for you.
Mark Your Calendars: Xbox Invasion Incoming
In a big twist, Helldivers 2 drops on Xbox Series X/S on August 26. Yep, Super Earth is expanding its recruiting pool to green-blooded Spartans, and honestly? That’s historic.
This is the first time a Sony-led title like this is crossing platforms mid-cycle, and it could seriously shake up matchmaking and Galactic War dynamics. Xbox players: get ready to spread Managed Democracy with us—just don’t forget to say thank you when someone calls in an Eagle Strike to save your butt.
Stay Alert, Stay Together
With more Illuminate chaos on the way and tougher enemies looming, Helldivers 2 is about to enter its next brutal phase. The game’s been evolving like crazy since launch, and Arrowhead clearly isn’t done pushing the boundaries of what a co-op shooter can be.
So sharpen your bayonets, tune your comms, and remember:
Friendly fire is always on.
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