Helldivers 2 - Escalation of Freedom Update Now Live!

Prepare to dive into new missions with the Helldivers 2 - Escalation of Freedom Update, which is out now. Includes a new difficulty, new mission objectives, a new world and much more!

Just when you thought the fight was over the team over at Arrowhead Game Studios present the "Escalation of Freedom" update for their massively popular third person multiplayer shooter Helldivers 2, which is out now and is free to all players. One of the biggest features of the update is the brand new Super Helldive - a level 10 difficulty that ramps up things even further beyond the existing 9 levels. If you want a challenge then this is the mode for you!

Of course the team has added more than just a new difficulty mode, with new mission objectives, a new swamp world, larger enemy outposts, balance fixes and much more. Take a look below at some patch highlights and get back in the galactic fight today!

Escalation of Freedom Patch Notes

Overview

• Difficulty Level 10 - Super Helldive
  
• New mission objectives
  
• Bigger enemy outposts
  
• New Bugs and Bots
  
• New environmental hazards
  
• New swamp world
  
• Crash fixes
  
• Social menu fixes. We have fixed several issues and still have things to improve but know that we are aware and working tirelessly on this, we thank you for your patience and understanding.
  
• Balance work
  
• Miscellaneous fixes
  

Major Updates

Difficulty Level 10 - Super Helldive

A new, extreme difficulty level designed for the most experienced and skilled Helldivers, featuring formidable new enemies and intense challenges.

New mission objectives

Two new secondary objectives will soon be active on a planet near you! These faction-specific optional objectives will have you assaulting Automaton human processing plants to destroy their evil Bio-Processor, and venturing deep into Terminid territory to extract with a living larva sample that the bugs will do anything to get back!

Bigger enemy outposts

Assault Terminid strongholds and Automaton fortresses in the new difficulty Super Helldive.

The challenge will be great but the rewards even greater. Search the conquered outposts thoroughly for the confidential data and make sure to extract with it. May liberty guide your path.

New Bugs and Bots

New and enhanced threats to freedom emerge.

Guess who’s back to bug you again? The Impaler returns, burrowing its head and popping tentacles from the ground to catch you off guard. Watch out for its lethal limbs, but don’t miss its weak spot when it digs in - it seems like self-preservation still isn’t its strong suit!

The Impaler however is not all.

Prepare for the rest of the formidable foes! The Rocket Tank rolls in with heavy armor and devastating firepower. The Reinforced Scout Strider now has its previously vulnerable spot fortified and boasts two rockets on each side for greater firepower! The Spore Charger fearlessly invades through the thick acidic fog, accompanied by an Alpha Commander, watch out for its friends!

New swamp planet

Prepare to dive down into an eerie and foggy version of the swamp planet. Keep your wits about you and do not let fear take hold.

New environmental hazards

Acid Storms - Temporarily lowers armor for enemies and the player. Make use of this but stay on high alert Helldivers.

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