Arrowhead Game Studios has unveiled a significant update for Helldivers 2, set to introduce the Illuminate enemy faction, expanded weapon customization options, and more new content. Since its launch on February 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC, Helldivers 2 has received consistent updates, bringing fresh enemies, weapons, Warbonds, cosmetics, and gameplay features.
Among the latest additions is the Masters of Ceremony Warbond, which equips players with stylish military-themed outfits and powerful new gear. This includes the CQC-2 Sabre, a melee weapon ideal for close combat, and the R-2 Amendment, a versatile primary weapon fitted with a bayonet for both ranged and melee encounters. The Warbond also introduces a new stratagem, booster, and throwable item, offering even more strategic options. The Masters of Ceremony Warbond is slated for release on May 15.
In a recent Twitter post, PlayStation shared a video calling on all Helldivers to deploy via their Hellpods and confront a new threat: the Illuminate. Further details were revealed in a PlayStation.Blog update, outlining what players can expect from this latest enemy faction in Helldivers 2.
Among the new Illuminate units is the Stingray, a jetfighter that provides aerial support for enemy forces, and the Crescent Overseer, which can unleash heavy barrages against Helldivers taking cover. One of the more disturbing additions is the Fleshmob—a failed Illuminate experiment described as a grotesque fusion of multiple Voteless, stitched together into a single, monstrous unit.
Helldivers 2 Adds New Foes, Enhanced Weapon Customization, and a Revamped Superstore
The latest Helldivers 2 update is set to significantly enhance the gameplay experience with the introduction of weapon customization, new cosmetics, and an overhauled Superstore system.
Weapon Customization
Players will soon be able to modify and upgrade many of their primary weapons, making fan favorites even deadlier. Customization options will become available as players level up specific weapons by completing designated missions. These upgrades may include new sights, increased ammo capacity, cosmetic patterns, and other performance enhancements—giving players more control over their loadouts than ever before.
Cosmetic Updates to Warbonds
The update will also breathe new life into older Warbonds. Popular sets like Truth Enforcers, Freedom’s Flame, Chemical Agents, and Viper Commandos will receive new FRV (Full Regalia Variant) skins, allowing players to revisit and refresh older gear with modern flair.
Expanded Superstore
In a welcome quality-of-life improvement, the Superstore will be revamped so all items are available at all times—eliminating the need to wait for specific gear to rotate in. This change ensures players have consistent access to the full range of cosmetics and gear.
With these changes and more updates on the way, the Helldivers 2 community has plenty to be excited about as the game continues to grow and evolve.