Helldivers, get ready for a merciless war against the Illuminists! The alien octopuses return to the game with an update available since May 15, 2025, making the antagonistic faction the enemy to be slaughtered. It's a threat straight from the singularity of Meridia, a planet that players watched collapse despite our best efforts a few months ago.
The faction's reappearance does not come without other novelties, as the update will also feature enhanced customization capabilities for players. The update is available on all relevant platforms.
Among the new features, players will have to contend with new adversaries, including the Raies, machine-gun-equipped support ships, and the Selenite Supervisor, capable of firing through cutlery. According to the developers, "the Illuminist threat is growing and unleashing new terrors on our citizens across the galaxy ". The content also includes a creature called "vermin", a failed experiment made up of pieces of reanimated Voiceless. Other, more imposing units have been spotted, but their precise functions have not yet been communicated.
The update also enables advanced customization of the main weapons. From now on, each rifle will have levels to unlock via missions, offering new accessories, patterns, sights or magazines. Players can thus optimize the performance of their equipment according to their preferences. According to the designers, " you are in control of your weapon's performance on the battlefield ".
Finally, the integrated store has been expanded to include previously unavailable items. New designs for the Commando, Viper and Chemical Agent war bonds will also be available from May 15, under the title "Masters of Ceremony".
The aim is to strengthen coordination skills within squads. No further information has been given on how long this content will be available. In any case, these new features should keep gamers busy for a while... To your controllers!
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