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Helldivers 2

Machinery of Oppression: 6.1.0

Mar 17, 2026 · Developer update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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🌍 Overview Helldivers, The Galactic War never rests, and neither can you. While you lick the wounds caused by the Automatons on Cyberstan, Super Earth’s other numerous enemies seek opportunities to rob us of our Democracy. It’s time to rally. On Friday, March 20 , 2186, we are mobilizing our divers based on new intelligence gathered by High Command. This time, the Illuminate have put new pieces on the board. Illuminate Appropriators have made themselves known–shielded, powerful, and arriving in Illuminate Fleets, as well as hordes of Fleshmobs and Voteless. But that’s not all. New planetary conditions have been detected, and the squids have commanded nature itself to work against us in the form of the Illuminate Exostorms with intense wind and lightning strikes. You will have to destroy their Exospires to calm the storm. We have already authorized the launch of new tools to help you: the Entrenched Division Premium Warbond should aid in tackling this new mission: flame, gas, or the safe haven of a freshly-dug trench are the new tactics. As you weather the storms of Illuminate space, never forget: the squids are no match for Managed Democracy. 📍 Patch Highlights *** This content will unlock on Friday, March 20. *** New enemies Illuminate Piloted Constructs VERACITOR: capable of fighting at close quarters. GATEKEEPER: engages targets at ranged distance. A new variant of the Watcher: OBTRUDER: inserts itself where it is not wanted. New Sub-Faction: Illuminate Appropriators Introducing the Illuminate Fleets The Mindless Masses are set on taking over swaths of territory, with fewer Illuminates units deploying vast hordes of voteless and fleshmobs. The Appropriators field only Illuminate units, supported by a variety of constructs---piloted and otherwise. Illuminate Exostorm

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