Helldivers 2 lastly has Super Earth maps to struggle on as half of the Heart of Democracy main replace.
As had leaked final week, the Heart of Democracy replace — out now throughout PC and PlayStation 5 — sees the Illuminate invasion attain Super Earth. Now you can choose missions on our dwelling planet in Mega Cities and struggle again alongside SEAF troopers.
The town biomes embody operations that work in the direction of liberating the cities, which, developer Arrowhead stated, have “a major influence on planetary campaigns.” This can be a half of Helldivers 2’s ongoing Galactic Conflict, a community-driven meta narrative that Arrowhead orchestrates behind the scenes.
The Illuminate have reached the Heart of Democracy.
Our Mega Cities are beneath siege. Liberty now hangs in the stability. The Ministry of Defence has authorised arsenal upgrades and positioned SEAF troopers on energetic responsibility. As we speak, we struggle for the future of Super Earth! pic.twitter.com/GxkrAQCmKD
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) May 20, 2025
Right here’s the official blurb, per the PlayStation Blog:
The Helldivers are tasked with a brand new goal: to repel the Illuminate invasion by gaining floor over the squids as they struggle to management areas the place the fleet is touchdown. It received’t be a stroll in the park, divers. Like a recreation of intergalactic tug-of-war, you’ll battle in opposition to the incoming forces, gaining and shedding management shortly.
You’ll be able to activate Planetary Protection Cannons and take down the Illuminate fleet, as proven in the trailer. And, as talked about, SEAF troops will assist be a part of the struggle to defend the cities. These small squads will struggle enemies on their very own, or they are often ordered to comply with Helldivers and supply non permanent backup as you navigate towards targets. You do, nevertheless, want to be conscious of civilians who’re nonetheless roaming the streets; Helldivers 2 is as a lot about pleasant hearth administration as it’s blowing aliens up.
The Heart of Democracy replace is an element of Arrowhead’s long-term committment to maintaining Helldivers 2 going for years to come following its record-breaking launch final yr.
Final week, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani addressed participant concern that the studio would possibly depart the recreation behind to concentrate on its subsequent venture, dubbed “Sport 6.”
“Nah. It is ALL Helldivers 2 for now,” he insisted. “A really, very small workforce will spin up one thing later this yr and go at it sloowly. Helldivers is our fundamental focus and shall be for a loooong time.”
So, how lengthy does Jorjani count on content material updates for Helldivers 2 to final?
“So long as you people maintain enjoying and shopping for Super Credit we are able to maintain it going,” Jorjani stated, pointing to Helldivers 2’s digital forex that is used to purchase Premium Warbonds. “Final summer time we have been kinda screwing the pooch so it appeared like we would not give you the option to maintain the practice going for a very long time – however we turned the ship round, you assist us rather a lot so it is wanting brilliant.”
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