Summary
A recent leak from a prominentHelldivers 2source indicates that Arrowhead Game Studios is testing an Illuminate invasion event set for Widow’s Harbor on May 13.Helldivers 2, a cooperative third-person shooter released early last year for PC and PlayStation 5, got a steaming-hot start. Powered by streaming events by some of the biggest influencers and gamers,Helldivers 2quickly became one of the most popular multiplayer games. It builds on the legacy of its 2015 predecessor,Helldivers, with an emphasis on a live-service model and community-forward events.
Helldiver 2offers intense galactic warfare against Terminids, Automatons, and the Illuminate. With a team of player-controlled elite soldiers from Super Earth, equipped with high-tech weaponry and armor, players battle ever larger and more dangerous swarms of enemies. The Illuminate, a technologically advanced alien faction, was introduced inHelldivers 2’sOmens of Tyrannyupdate in December. The dark and powerful race is also present in the originalHelldivers.
With limited Illuminate-exclusive content, now atrusted leaker has tweetedthat Arrowhead is actively testing an Illuminate invasion at Widow’s Harbor. This coincides with anevent announced by the developers ofHelldivers 2at Widow’s Harbor in Free Springs Retreat known as “Singularity party.” It will take place on May 13 and offer partygoers music by DJ Guard Dawg and more. The leak suggests that instead of a happy-go-lucky beach party, this could mark the destructive arrival of the Illuminate.
Invasion Escalates Illuminate’s Presence in Helldivers 2
With the same source offering insights into Widow’s Harbor’s importance immediately after the party announcement, players have been waiting for more confirmation. Now, with additional details revealed by the leaker, the invasion seems to be as good as locked in. However, even amid seemingly solid leaks, details are scarce. Regardless, the event seems to be one of the morenoteworthy days of the year forHelldivers 2.
Further details indicate Arrowhead is also testingmulti-faction missions and new campaign types forHelldivers 2, potentially integrating Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate in a single operation. Although the “singularity party” is framed by the leaker as an Illuminate invasion, there’s a chance that this event will bring even more to the table. If true, it would mark one of the most ambitious content updates for the game so far.
The game’s success is driven by consistent updates likeHelldivers 2’s new Warbond revealed May 8. Since its superb launch, the game’s popularity has waned significantly. However, with community-driven events and new updates, the game is likely going to see another bump, like after theOmens of Tyrannyupdate, making this an excellent time to pick upHelldivers 2again.
