More than 100K players returned toHelldivers 2to bring a swift, democratic ass-kicking tothe Illuminate, and somehow clawed back a victory in their first defense campaign. The faction has left the galactic map, where they’ll never be seen again. Right?
Aftermonths of teases, rumors, andcommunity-led scuttlebuttsurrounding it, the Illuminate faction finally appeared inHelldivers 2and was just as quickly shown the door. The weekend saw150KHelldivers 2playerson Steam fighting the Illuminate campaign on Calypso. After three days, Helldiverswon the campaignwith a margin of only 0.1%.
After reclaiming the planet, the Illuminate disappeared. Granted, it wasn’t exactly easy to kick the squids back to the void. The fight was a bit too close, claiming the lives of millions of divers. Regardless, Super Earth made one hell of a statement.
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Helldivers 2players are gluttons for punishment, and many are asking about the next deadly wave. I mean, Calypso was liberated so quickly that some were a bit disappointed. By that, I don’t mean they weren’t fun to fight. They were. But it just happened so fast. I hoped to get more games in this weekend, but the campaign was over before I realized it. I know I’m not the only one.
Of course, the Illuminate will stage a comeback. The first battle certainly feels like the alien faction was testing the waters.Helldivers 2players will certainly see the Illuminate return for a bigger swing, but next time they’ll have fresh wheels. Fast Recon Vehicles will be available to purchase as a new Stratagem within the next few days. The latest Warbond,Urban Legends, comes with a new vehicle pattern (skin) for when that happens.
Until then,Helldivers 2players will have to be patient some more. We’ve finished the appetizer; the main course is on the way.
