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Helldivers 2's Super Earth Invasion Update Engages Over 124,000 Players

The Heart of Democracy update introduces urban warfare, AI allies, and high-stakes objectives as players defend their homeworld from the Illuminate.

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A squad of helldivers in Helldivers 2 bravely defend Super Earth from the Illuminate menace.
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Overview

  • The Heart of Democracy update brings Super Earth as a playable planet for the first time, with battles set in urban city environments featuring skyscrapers and civilians.
  • Players must defend seven Mega Cities and activate hidden Planetary Defense Cannons to repel the Illuminate fleet and prevent the fall of Super Earth.
  • New AI-controlled SEAF squads provide support, fighting independently or under player command, while friendly fire on civilians results in penalties.
  • Three new Illuminate enemy types—the Fleshmob, Stingray jetfighters, and Crescent Overseer—introduce unique challenges in combat.
  • The update has revitalized the player base, with concurrent Steam players surpassing 124,000, as the community faces a Major Order requiring 2.5 billion Illuminate kills.