Helldivers 2 is going to get a massive content infusion with the upcoming Escalation of Freedom update, which will debut on August 6th. Arrowhead Games, the game’s developer, has listened to user feedback and is offering a variety of new content for both veteran and new players.
Helldivers 2 has been a significant title for PlayStation this year, also finding success upon its PC release. However, this momentum was temporarily disrupted when PlayStation mandated that PC players link their PSN accounts to continue playing. This decision sparked significant backlash from the community, ultimately leading to a reversal of the policy.
Speaking of this new update, we are expected to get new missions, objectives, enemies, planets and much more.
Helldivers 2 Announces its First Major Update – Escalation of Freedom
One of the standout features of the “Escalation of Freedom” update is the addition of the Combat Rating 10 (CR 10): Super Helldive. This new difficulty level was created to be the toughest yet, with intense gameplay and greater rewards. Players will fight massive bot strongholds and new mission objectives, requiring a collaborative strategy to win.
The update also brings back the Impaler, a formidable enemy from the original Helldivers. In addition, new threats including the Spore Charger and Terminid Alpha Commander have been introduced. The Automatons are also getting reinforcements, including a powerful Rocket Tank. Players have to navigate dangerous wetland areas covered with rolling fog and wild plants, where vision is limited.
In addition to these, Arrowhead is also working to resolve players’ complaints regarding grief kicking. A new method guarantees that players who are thrown out of a squad keep all of the team’s mission rewards. The update also adds quality-of-life changes, such as social menu fixes that make squad building with friends easier.
This is the first major update for Helldivers 2 since its launch in February 2024. Currently, the game is available on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5.
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