Helldivers 2 bids its time longer than it needs to at this point

The ever-evolving story of Helldivers 2 is one of the biggest reasons why people continue to play and enjoy it. But as much as the game has built its world and story, it has yet to deliver anything it has long teased. Events like the destruction of Meridia and maybe even the Truth Enforcers Warbond looked like the setup for the important content, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Arrowhead Game Studios may have taken too much time on the release, casting doubt on its final payoff.




As players continue to complete large orders in Helldivers 2one of the biggest rewards they offer, besides medals and equipment, is the continuation of the story. While the story involves the ever-evolving battle against the Terminids and Automatons, leaks have long suggested that the Illuminate faction from the previous game is on the way. Helldivers 2 have been teasing the introduction of the highly advanced enemy for quite some time, but they have yet to show themselves. This makes one wonder about the effects of the faction's arrival, as it may already be too late to make a splash.

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Why Helldivers 2 shouldn't hold off on the introduction of the Illuminate


If the enemy faction Illuminate really gets in Helldivers 2then Arrowhead Game Studios may have taken too long to release it. Players should not be kept away from such a large amount of content anymore, as there are consequences to waiting so long for it.

  • Should Illuminate fail to live up to players' expectations, it will make them wonder why it took so long to release, which could result in Arrowhead Game Studios losing some goodwill
  • The window when people are still hyped for the faction's arrival is slowly closing or may already be closed, meaning that if the Illuminate content doesn't impress, it could end up being something players will be disappointed with instead of a source of excitement
  • Some players may have already given up on Illuminate or no longer care about their inclusion, making the content something of a wasted opportunity


Helldivers 2 need to spill the beans on Illuminate as soon as possible, as implementation of the faction can still attract attention to the game. Even now, there is still some anticipation for its arrival, which means Arrowhead Game Studios needs to capitalize on releasing or even announcing it before it's too late.

What Illuminate can provide to make up for the long wait

Adding Illuminate to Helldivers 2 can expand the game in many ways, making it a very beneficial inclusion despite the long wait. If Arrowhead Game Studios wants to make sure it's worth the wait, then it could do so by having the faction's release include things like:

  • More weapons and armor, especially those that make use of the new technology that the Illuminate may have developed during their absence
  • An expansion of the galactic map, as the Illuminate may have taken over other planets that Super Earth would like to claim for galactic freedom
  • Bringing back some of the classic Illuminate troops while adding new ones to the mix, adding more variety to what players could potentially face


The Illuminate faction needs to stick the landing in a big way, especially since the wait for their potential arrival has been so long. Arrowhead Game Studios needs to add Illuminate sooner rather than later, because if the developer continues to delay the faction's return, it may not have the lasting game-changing impact expected.

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