The much-anticipated Heart of Democracy major update for Helldivers 2 is now live on PC and PlayStation 5, introducing Super Earth maps where players can engage in thrilling combat against the Illuminate invasion. As previously leaked, this update brings the fight to our home planet, allowing players to select missions in Mega Cities and collaborate with SEAF soldiers to defend our world.
The newly added city biomes feature operations crucial to liberating these urban areas, significantly impacting the ongoing Galactic War, a community-driven meta narrative masterfully orchestrated by developer Arrowhead. The stakes are high as the Illuminate have reached the Heart of Democracy, putting our Mega Cities under siege and the very essence of liberty at risk. The Ministry of Defence has responded by authorizing arsenal upgrades and deploying SEAF soldiers to the front lines.
The Illuminate have reached the Heart of Democracy.
Our Mega Cities are under siege. Liberty now hangs in the balance. The Ministry of Defence has authorised arsenal upgrades and placed SEAF soldiers on active duty. Today, we fight for the future of Super Earth! pic.twitter.com/GxkrAQCmKD
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) May 20, 2025
According to the PlayStation Blog, the Helldivers' new mission is to repel the Illuminate invasion by gaining control over the areas where their fleet is landing. This task is far from easy, described as an intense intergalactic tug-of-war where players must constantly struggle to maintain and reclaim territory.
Players can now activate Planetary Defense Cannons to take down the Illuminate fleet, as demonstrated in the update's trailer. SEAF troops will also join the fray, either fighting independently or following Helldivers' orders to provide crucial support during missions. However, players must remain cautious of civilians still present in the combat zones, as managing friendly fire remains a critical aspect of the game.
The Heart of Democracy update underscores Arrowhead's dedication to sustaining Helldivers 2 for years to come, following its record-breaking launch last year. Addressing player concerns about the studio's focus, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani emphasized that Helldivers 2 remains their primary project. "Nah. It's ALL Helldivers 2 for now," Jorjani stated, assuring that only a small team will work on their next project, dubbed "Game 6," while the majority continues to enhance Helldivers 2.
Jorjani also highlighted the longevity of content updates for Helldivers 2, stating, "As long as you folks keep playing and buying Super Credits we can keep it going." He acknowledged past challenges but affirmed that with continued player support, the future looks bright for Helldivers 2 and its virtual currency, Super Credits, used to purchase Premium Warbonds.
