The newest main replace for Helldivers 2, titled Omens of Tyranny, is dwell proper now, having been introduced throughout The Game Awards. The patch provides the mind-controlling Illuminate civilization to the sport: a faction that makes use of psychic powers to overhaul Tremendous Earth residents and rework them into senseless thralls.
As seen within the trailer that was launched throughout The Game Awards, the replace additionally provides a Jeep-like automobile to the sport and new city environments, as nicely. Solely time will inform how these new additions have an effect on the movement of the continued battle to defend Tremendous Earth, as this replace means the Game Masters that have an effect on the enemy methods within the background of Helldivers 2 now have extra toys to play with as they try and outsmart gamers’ efforts.
This replace is popping out on the heels of Arrowhead Game Studios’ 60-day plan to repair Helldivers 2, which had a not-so-great replace earlier this yr that made plenty of unpopular modifications to the sport, like nerfing the fan-favorite flamethrower weapon. The recreation is in a greater spot now, and presumably this replace will see a surge of gamers selecting up the improved expertise this weekend.
Helldivers 2 was picked for GameSpot’s Greatest Video games of 2024. The recreation has had its ups and downs throughout 2024, however usually excels as an excellent hangout recreation that delivers hours of slapstick hilarity and rewardingly explosive gameplay, particularly when you’ve got three mates to squad up and drop with. And that orchestral rating? Unimaginable.
Helldivers 2 is offered for PS5 and PC.