Summary
Helldivers 2reveals a massive new update called Scalation of Freedom arriving on August 6, adding new content and quality of life changes for all players. After a whirlwind first few months after launch, things have slowed for Arrowhead Game Studios popular third person cooperative shooter,Helldivers 2. The game itself continues to evolve and change thanks to consistent Major Orders directing players to points of conflict on the map.
Over the past couple of months, there have seemingly been no shortage of rumors swirling around a new enemy faction that could be joining the fight. While Terminids and Automatons have typically kept the eastern and western parts of the map occupied, many have speculated that theIlluminate faction could be returning inHelldivers 2, though at this point, nothing has surfaced officially yet. However, it seems the lack of major updates is finally coming to an end as Arrowhead Game Studios reveals a massive new update called Escalation of Freedom.
WhileHelldivers 2may have slowed down its update and release cadence, Escalation of Freedom is Arrowhead’s response to all of the feedback it has gathered in between releases over the past few months. The update arrives on August 6 and includes a wealth of new content and updates to check out, including a 10th difficulty level called Super Helldive. This Combat Rating represents the most relentlessly challenging activity the game has to offer, though for those who can complete it, they’ll find the rewards well worth the effort, though Arrowhead isn’t revealing what that is quite yet.
Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom Update Content
RecentHelldivers 2leakshave also seemingly confirmed some of the new content inside Escalation of Freedom including new enemy types like the Spore Charger, the Impaler from the original game, Alpha Commander, as well as Automaton enemies like the Rocket Tank. Arrowhead also revealed new environmental hazards as well, including a darkened swamp with limited visibility with high flora growth to really limit visibility.
For many fans, one of the biggest additions within this update is a major change togriefing inHelldivers 2. Players being kicked unfairly from a match has been a longstanding problem and when this update arrives, Arrowhead has added a system where the kicked player is spawned into a new session as the host, complete with all of the team’s loot from the previous session. This change was added to allow for all players to leave with the loot they’ve collected instead of losing out and getting nothing for the time and effort committed. Arrowhead also teases other quality of life enhancements like fixes to the social menu, but fans will likely have to wait for more details closer to release.
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
