UPDATE (20/05/25, 10:00 AM BST): Arrowhead has simply dropped the Heart of Democracy update that leaks had beforehand hinted at, which means missions on Tremendous Earth itself have arrived.
“Combat among the many towering skyscrapers and crowded streets of our dwelling turf because the Illuminate rain down destruction throughout you,” the studio wrote in a PlayStation Blog post, “Inside the town biomes, you’ll sort out operations and work to liberate cities collectively, having a major influence on planetary campaigns.
Your mission is repel the invasion and arm some killer cannons, with Arrowhead explaining: “The may of Tremendous Earth’s arsenal lies hidden beneath our peaceable, democratic streets. Along with your assist, we should activate our Planetary Protection Cannons and take down the Illuminate fleet in a grand present of energy.”
You will have assist from some commandable squads of SEAF troops and must keep away from killing any of the Tremendous Earth residents you discover operating across the streets.
Authentic story follows:
It has been clear since final week that Helldivers 2‘s Galactic Battle is headed to Tremendous Earth, with a renewed Illuminate offensive pushing in the direction of the house planet of the Helldivers. With the conclusion of the most recent main order seeing three planets fall in a single fell swoop, that battle’s now imminent.
We’ll nonetheless must see whether or not this combat for the ball that gifted the galaxy a militaristic pressure that acts fairly fascisty comes with its own fresh update to the sport, as leaks have prompt. Both approach, although, it is shaping as much as be simply as key some extent within the conflict as you’d assume.
To arrange this inevitable subsequent step in the way in which, the sport’s newest main order has simply ended with gamers shedding three planets to The Illuminate “Nice Host” directly. Widow’s Harbor, Pilen V, and New Haven – all Altus Sector worlds that are proper on Tremendous Earth’s doorstep – are actually occupied by the squids.
The Helldivers simply could not maintain them, regardless of what seems to have been a really valiant effort. Particularly so within the case of New Haven, which seems to have fallen on the order’s climax, leaving people both watching on in horror from orbit or planting the Tremendous Earth flag in defiance earlier than exfiltrating one last time with a declaration that they’re going to be again.
As I used to be scripting this, Arrowhead’s simply introduced an additional blow – The Illuminate have “razed” Mars, forcing Helldiver coaching services to be moved to a different planet.
All these losses have gotten them fairly amped as much as defend Tremendous Earth too. “Tremendous Earth’s hyper-urbanized landscapes as soon as grew bountiful wheat. Quickly, Illuminate blood shall make it fertile once more,” a person with the deal with Efficient_Menu_9965 wrote in a type of threads, whereas Diamondeye12 busted out the caps lock to bellow: “WE WILL HOLD SUPER EARTH TILL THE LAST MAN WOMAN AND CHILD.”
Arrowhead’s briefing for the order’s conclusion is each bit the ra-ra speech you’d count on with such an vital conflict within the offing. “Tens of millions of Helldivers—paragons of valor, fortitude, and unshakable obedience—undaunted by a knowingly unwinnable combat, shaped Democracy’s first line of protection,” the studio wrote making it clear this had not been “in useless”.
“Firstly, this heroic stand impeded the unexpected Illuminate offensive and, in a testomony to our martial superiority, diminished their estimated fleet power by 21.5%,” it continued, “Moreover, the time secured by their sacrifice has been totally utilized: Mega Cities are actually closely fortified, garrisons strengthened by SEAF battalions recalled from distant sectors.
“The combat for our Freedom is upon us. There isn’t any fallback. All eyes now flip to Liberty’s Coronary heart, because the Helldivers put together to combat for the very survival of Managed Democracy.”
So, get able to lock and cargo. There is a planet to defend, and you may’t simply drop a crap tonne of mechs in your foes anymore.
