Summary
- Arrowhead Game Studios may be testing and Illuminate invasion event at Widow's Harbor on May 13, according to a leak.
- Helldivers 2 features intense galactic warfare against diverse alien factions.
- Potential multi-faction missions and new campaign types are being tested for Helldivers 2.
A recent leak from a prominent Helldivers 2 source indicates that Arrowhead Game Studios is testing an Illuminate invasion event set for Widow's Harbor on May 13. Helldivers 2, a cooperative third-person shooter released early last year for PC and PlayStation 5, got a steaming-hot start. Powered by streaming events by some of the biggest influencers and gamers, Helldivers 2 quickly became one of the most popular multiplayer games. It builds on the legacy of its 2015 predecessor, Helldivers, with an emphasis on a live-service model and community-forward events.
Helldiver 2 offers intense galactic warfare against Terminids, Automatons, and the Illuminate. With a team of player-controlled elite soldiers from Super Earth, equipped with high-tech weaponry and armor, players battle ever larger and more dangerous swarms of enemies. The Illuminate, a technologically advanced alien faction, was introduced in Helldivers 2's Omens of Tyranny update in December. The dark and powerful race is also present in the original Helldivers.
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With limited Illuminate-exclusive content, now a trusted leaker has tweeted that Arrowhead is actively testing an Illuminate invasion at Widow's Harbor. This coincides with an event announced by the developers of Helldivers 2 at Widow's Harbor in Free Springs Retreat known as "Singularity party." It will take place on May 13 and offer partygoers music by DJ Guard Dawg and more. The leak suggests that instead of a happy-go-lucky beach party, this could mark the destructive arrival of the Illuminate.
Invasion Escalates Illuminate's Presence in Helldivers 2
With the same source offering insights into Widow's Harbor's importance immediately after the party announcement, players have been waiting for more confirmation. Now, with additional details revealed by the leaker, the invasion seems to be as good as locked in. However, even amid seemingly solid leaks, details are scarce. Regardless, the event seems to be one of the more noteworthy days of the year for Helldivers 2.
Further details indicate Arrowhead is also testing multi-faction missions and new campaign types for Helldivers 2, potentially integrating Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate in a single operation. Although the "singularity party" is framed by the leaker as an Illuminate invasion, there's a chance that this event will bring even more to the table. If true, it would mark one of the most ambitious content updates for the game so far.
The game's success is driven by consistent updates like Helldivers 2's new Warbond revealed May 8. Since its superb launch, the game's popularity has waned significantly. However, with community-driven events and new updates, the game is likely going to see another bump, like after the Omens of Tyranny update, making this an excellent time to pick up Helldivers 2 again.
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- bitsquid
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
