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Helldivers 2's new Spacetime Fluctuation Indicator is freaking everyone out about the Illuminate — and we know a "larger scheme" looms

Helldivers 2 players are freaking out over the appearance of a new Spacetime Fluctuation Indicator that foreshadows a big event with the Illuminate.

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Sony is making a Helldivers 2 movie even though it's basically just Starship Troopers (and the company owns that, too)

Sony is making a Helldivers 2 movie even though it's basically just Starship Troopers (and the company owns that, too)

During its CES 2025 conference, PlayStation maker Sony announced that both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers are getting film adaptations.

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Helldivers 2 players beat the Illuminate back but they're still freaking out citizens, so High Command wants to build a surveillance center which definitely won't be used for spying

Helldivers 2 players beat the Illuminate back but they're still freaking out citizens, so High Command wants to build a surveillance center which definitely won't be used for spying

Just a regular ol' citizen surveillance center for regular surveillance needs

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The Illuminate in Helldivers 2 appear to be inching closer to the black hole we left at Meridia back in June, which is also looking a lot scarier, but I'm sure it's probably fine, stop worrying about it

I'm sure it's meant to be doing that.

Helldivers 2's mysterious black hole might finally come into play as Arrowhead tweaks its look and the new faction inches closer: "Helldivers, protect your holes"

The Illuminate might have something big planned for the spaghettified planet

Helldivers 2 developers embrace holiday spirit of giving — some Killzone crossover content will now be entirely free

Arrowhead Game Studios is making some changes to its Killzone crossover event after player feedback indicated the items were too expensive.

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Helldivers 2 players rip into Arrowhead for 'straight-up ridiculous' Killzone crossover prices, CEO defends the choice: 'The more of this we sell, the more Illuminate-type stuff we can keep dropping for free'

Arrowhead steps in it again.

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Helldivers 2 players celebrate victory after scaring new Illuminate invaders out of the galaxy, only for the creepy squid aliens to come running back

Helldivers 2 players celebrate victory after scaring new Illuminate invaders out of the galaxy, only for the creepy squid aliens to come running back

Don't lay down your arms just yet

I've been fighting Helldivers 2's Illuminate non-stop — here's the best loadout I'm using

I've been fighting Helldivers 2's Illuminate non-stop — here's the best loadout I'm using

Plenty of loadouts work great against the Illuminate in Helldivers 2, but this one has risen above the rest for me.

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It was down to the wire, but Helldivers 2 players are celebrating after giving the Illuminate the galactic boot on Calypso (Update: They're back already)

It was down to the wire, but Helldivers 2 players are celebrating after giving the Illuminate the galactic boot on Calypso (Update: They're back already)

Welcome (back) to Super Earth.

Helldivers 2 players completed the first Illuminate Major Order — but they're already back on Genesis Prime for Round 2 [UPDATED]

Helldivers 2 players completed the first Illuminate Major Order — but they're already back on Genesis Prime for Round 2 [UPDATED]

After a Herculean effort from Helldivers 2 players, the game's new Illuminate faction was defeated...but it's already back, and it's back with a vengeance.

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Helldivers 2's surprise Illuminate update propels it past Marvel Rivals, Path of Exile 2 to the top of this Steam chart, plus an amazing milestone

Helldivers 2's surprise Illuminate update propels it past Marvel Rivals, Path of Exile 2 to the top of this Steam chart, plus an amazing milestone

The Illuminate have arrived in Helldivers 2, and as these numbers show, players are flooding back to the Galactic War to do their part and fight back against the alien menace.

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Sweet Liberty, Helldivers 2's Illuminate is brutal, unique, and a blast to fight — everything I could ever ask for and more

Sweet Liberty, Helldivers 2's Illuminate is brutal, unique, and a blast to fight — everything I could ever ask for and more

After battling the Illuminate for seven hours straight in Helldivers 2, I've fallen in love with the new enemy faction.

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Helldivers 2 director says the new Illuminate update is for the most hardcore players: "You can’t match everyone’s needs"

Helldivers 2 director says the new Illuminate update is for the most hardcore players: "You can’t match everyone’s needs"

Casuals, watch out

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Oh jeez, they weren't kidding, Helldivers 2's Illuminate are terrifying—and the best/worst of both worlds

War isn't hell, it's worse.

Now that the Illuminate faction's arrived, Helldivers 2 is "finally the three-front battle of the galactic war" fans have been "waiting for"

Arrowhead leads chat to us about the game's new "very different" experience

Helldivers 2 boss hopes Illuminates will be a 'tremendous challenge' for hardened vets of the galactic war

We're gonna need a lot of medals to send to a lot of families.

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A massive Helldivers 2 update just dropped during The Game Awards show

Get ready to light worlds on fire as you take on the Illuminate in the latest Helldivers 2 update.

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100 years after Super Earth saw them off the first time, Helldivers 2 brings back the Illuminate faction in its new Omens of Tyranny update, live now

The Illuminate "will challenge our recruits more than the other factions they have faced"

Illuminates invade! Helldivers 2's biggest update yet drops today with a new alien faction and four-person vehicle

We got a tour of Omens of Tyranny with Arrowhead's Johan Pilestedt: Here's what to expect when you answer democracy's call.

Illuminate is a new AI podcasting tool from Google — here's how it works

Google Illuminate is an AI experiment that lets you create an instant, one-click podcast from a science topic of your choice.

Helldivers 2 players are constructing a 'Democratic Space Station' in the runup to Liberty Day, which some think is just so that the Illuminate can steam in and blow it up

This thing will take weeks to build, and the big day is October 26.

Helldivers 2 Briefly Showed Signs of a Third Enemy Faction That Quickly Vanished

Helldivers 2 players may have found signs of the game's third enemy faction, The Illuminate, showing up on the in-game map before quickly vanishing.

Helldivers 2 players get all wound up as galactic map briefly reveals the presence of the Illuminate, but Arrowhead CEO dismisses it all as 'fake news'

The Illuminate are coming! Maybe they're already here. But maybe not, too.

Illuminate Faction Teased In Helldivers 2, Exciting Updates Await

Exciting developments in Helldivers 2 as players anticipate the introduction of the Illuminate faction. Stay tuned for updates!

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