Helldivers 2 Leak: Illuminate Battle on Super Earth Next Week, Mega City Gameplay Revealed

Eagle-eyed fans of Helldivers 2 have recently uncovered a leak from PlayStation that hints at an upcoming confrontation with the Illuminate, potentially taking place on the streets of Super Earth. This week, developer Arrowhead rolled out the full Illuminate invasion, introducing new enemy types to the mix. The in-game narrative has been clear: the Illuminate are set on a collision course with Super Earth. A now-deleted post from the official Czech Republic Threads account has fueled speculation that not only will the Illuminate reach our home planet, but players will have to engage them in battle there.

Redditor xTekshi was quick to notice this post, which mentioned a "Heart of Democracy" update scheduled for May 20. Although "Heart of Democracy" has been referenced in relation to this week's update, neither Sony nor Arrowhead have officially confirmed its connection to a May 20 release date. The timing of this potential update aligns perfectly with the conclusion of the current Major Order, adding credence to the leak.

Official Playstation account for the Czech Republic dropped info on the next title update.
"Heart of Democracy" - May 20th#Helldivers2 pic.twitter.com/gelJbnYMqR

— IronS1ghts (@Iron_S1ghts) May 13, 2025

The language used by Sony and Arrowhead surrounding this update has been telling, with phrases like "High Command believes this Fleet's ultimate objective to be the invasion of Super Earth itself" and "Battle on Super Earth is inevitable." This suggests that a showdown on our home turf is not just possible but expected.

If this leak proves accurate, it would represent a major evolution for Helldivers 2, a game that currently features combat exclusively on alien planets. The prospect of fighting on Super Earth promises a fresh and exciting change of pace for players.

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