Helldivers 2 Screenshot Shows Secret Illuminate Unit

Arrowhead Game Studios has consistently made headlines with Helldivers 2. With the latest update, the devs made a herculean comeback and have found the favor of players once again. Patch 1.001.100 has been a game changer, but the majority of its focus is on balance changes. So what about content?

Well, one thing that we know has been coming for a while, or at least we hope is coming, is the introduction of the Illuminate. The Illuminate is a faction we know very little about. They are an alien race from the first Helldivers game and players have speculated their addition for a long time now.

Helldivers 2 Has More Than Just Balance Changes In Store

The Illuminate faction has long been speculated to be the next big addition to Helldivers 2. Players have found multiple hints and clues of their existence and possible addition to the game. And thanks to a leak, we finally have a look at the Illuminate Tripod, also called the Sentinel.

Illuminate Tripod In-game Screenshots
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Judging by its looks, the Illuminate Tripod looks very similar to the towering ones from the War of the Worlds movie. And if the ones in the movie were any indication, the Tripod should be very dangerous. It reportedly fires a beam attack from its eye that players can disable by shooting at the eye.

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What makes the Tripod leak even more intriguing is its movement. Unlike the mechanical Automatons or insect-like Terminids, the leaker described that the Tripod moves fluidly, almost like a living creature. So it’s possible that it is entirely organic and not a machine.

One of the key features of the Illuminate faction is its focus on technology and defensive capabilities. In the original Helldivers, the Illuminate were known for their barriers, shields, and sleek projectile weapons. If Arrowhead remains faithful to the first game, players can expect a strong emphasis on fighting through these superior defenses.

Arrowhead Has Brought The Game Back To Glory, But What Next?

Arrowhead Game Studios has yet to officially confirm the Illuminate’s inclusion in Helldivers 2. In-game dialogues occasionally reference the Illuminate as a past threat, keeping fans hopeful about their return. With these leaks and datamines that suggest their addition, players eagerly await the day the Illuminate makes its debut.

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After a rocky continuation of what was a successful start earlier this year, Arrowhead has been working hard to regain its player base. The game eventually fell from the grace of players but Patch 1.001.100 has made big changes for the good.

Weapons like the flamethrower and railgun have been rebalanced, making them more effective against tougher enemies. There have been a ton of bug fixes and complete changes to other weapons and items. These updates have addressed many of the concerns players had about the game.

The Illuminate faction’s arrival could push Helldivers 2 to even greater heights. The current player base has already seen a resurgence, with numbers tripling in the wake of recent updates. As of September 18, 2024, the game’s player count hit a new peak, climbing to over 68,000. This was a remarkable comeback for a game that had seen its numbers dwindle earlier in the year.

And we hope to see it rise even higher. Have you tried out the new Helldivers 2 update? Let us know in the comments!