Will Helldivers 2 get a new faction?

Helldivers 2 players may be wondering whether the game will be getting a third faction, as rumors loom around a new enemy group called the Illuminate.

Helldivers 2 sees players taking on Terminids and Automatons in a bid to protect Super Earth. You can team up with friends or dive in solo, but the harder difficulties can get extremely intense.

Stratagems and the best Armour can help greatly, but depending on who you’re fighting, you may choose different options. Both factions offer a completely different experience, and there are even some rumors regarding the Illuminate faction from the original game being added.

Here’s everything we know about a new faction being added to Helldivers 2.

• Is Helldivers 2 getting a third faction?
• Is Illuminate coming to Helldivers 2?
• Who are Illuminate in Helldivers?

Is Helldivers 2 getting a third faction? Illuminate rumors

At the time of writing, there has been no official information regarding a new faction being introduced to Helldivers 2. The game is still fairly new, and so it may be some time until the devs bring a new faction to the game.

That said, rumors are floating around that the Illuminate, a faction from the first Helldivers game, will be returning in Helldivers 2.

Is Illuminate coming to Helldivers 2?

Helldivers 2 does not feature the Illuminate faction, and the devs have not said anything about them coming to the game as of right now.

That said, players have noticed an Easter egg in-game that mentions them, which is leading to speculation.

Did anyone else catch that small line on the news report?
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The Easter egg mentions “rumors of Illuminate sightings,” leading players to speculate that the faction will be returning in Helldivers 2 for players to fight against on top of the Terminids and Automatons.

It’s important to remember that nothing has been confirmed, so take all of this speculation with a pinch of salt. The mention of Illuminate may just be an aspect of world-building by the devs, to make the game’s universe feel even more immersive and alive, especially to those who are familiar with the first title.

Who are Illuminate in Helldivers?

Illuminate are a faction in the first Helldivers that players must fight against in order to protect Super Earth. They are a highly sophisticated, advanced civilization that were originally aquatic. They have advanced technology that helps them in battle and can even control other sentient beings with nanobots.

We’ll keep you updated with any new developments regarding a third faction being added to Helldivers 2. For now, check out some of our guides:

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