Helldivers 2’s big update revealed: “Escalation of Freedom” adds new and returning bots and bugs, more missions, bigger outposts, and difficulty 10 “Super-Helldive”

Helldivers 2’s first truly massive update is coming soon: “Escalation of Freedom” is due August 6, packing a huge injection of content across the game, from enemy and mission variety to difficulty and quality-of-life features.

Escalation of Freedom was revealed earlier today, with developer Arrowhead diving into the meat of it in a trailer and blog post from PlayStation. Difficulty 10, “Super-Helldive,” may be the headliner for the most extreme players, but the new objectives, bots, and bugs should refresh the game for democracy lovers at all difficulties. 

Three new Terminids have been revealed: the returning Impaler, a massive stabby tentacle that can block your retreat; a Spore Charger that can “obscure its location until it’s right up on you”; and an Alpha Commander, described as a “bigger, meaner” Brood Commander that calls in backup. 

New Automatons include the Rocket Tank “as well as some other bot surprises we’ll be throwing your way.” 

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