US EditionHelldivers 2 Gets New Illuminate Enemies, Weapon Customization and Progression, and Superstore Changes as Part of Huge Update
- Developer Arrowhead Game Studios released Helldivers 2 patch 01.003.000 on May 13, 2025, adding new Illuminate enemies, weapon customization, and Superstore changes.
- The update responds to an escalating Illuminate invasion across three key planets and into Super Earth, featuring unprovoked offensive moves and sudden fleet emergence.
- Players gain access to weapon progression with unlocking attachments and patterns, plus new enemy types such as Stingray jetfighters, Crescent Overseers, and the experimental Fleshmob.
- The patch includes extensive balance changes like reduced melee stamina cost and fire damage scaling, while the Superstore expands with always-available items to support players in battle.
- This update signals a major escalation for Helldivers 2, potentially leading to historic battles as larger enemy ships loom and players prepare with newly unlocked weapon and gear options.
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Helldivers 2 Is Calling Players Back To Defend Super Earth In One Of Its Most Important Updates Yet
Fans are collectively shitting their pants and racing back to defend Super Earth as one of Helldivers 2's most consequential updates since launch hits the galactic airwaves. The latest content drop adds weapon customization options, new enemies, and a bunch of fresh fixes, as everyone prepares to defend against a new…Read more...
Helldivers 2 Gets New Illuminate Enemies, Weapon Customization and Progression, and Superstore Changes as Part of Huge Update
Helldivers 2 has released a major new update to the game, which adds new Illuminate enemies, weapon customization and progression, and makes changes to the Superstore. Patch 01.003.000 is out now across PC and PlayStation 5.
Playstation - [PS.Blog] Helldivers 2: Illuminate set sights on...
In response, new weapon customization feature, emergency expansion to Superstore and more unlocked for players. New enemies Customize your loadout Old Warbonds, new patterns Expanded Surplus Helldivers 2: Illuminate set sights on Super Earth, new enemy types deployed In response, new weapon customization feature, emergency expansion to Superstore and more unlocked for players. …
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