Helldivers 2has seen a recent threat from the previous game make a grand return.The Omens of Tyranny updatehas brought back the Illuminate, an enemy faction that uses advanced technology and numbers to take down anyone who stands in its way. Players who have tangled with the latest addition to the game will notice its units utilize force fields, allowing them to be as aggressive as they are. The added layer of protection that the Illuminate utilizes is why some fail to complete their missions, and why the faction should not be ignored.
With The Game Awards 2024 announcing the release of the recentHelldivers 2major update, players have been given a fresh new experience. The Illuminate can be seen as a breath of fresh air, as the faction’s units are like a combination of the best parts between the Automatons and the Terminids. The new enemy can also be seen as more durable, as the force fields it utilizes can withstand a lot of damage and prevent what would be killing blows. One can say that the effectiveness of those shields makes the Illuminate the biggest threat and that players should learn how to deal with them to beat back the returning faction.
Why the Illuminate’s Force Fields Make Them Seem Tougher Than the Automatons and Terminids
Learning how to fight the Illuminatemeans understanding why the faction is so deadly, and while its units possess many qualities that make them hard to deal with, its force fields stand out from the rest. It’s what makes the returning enemy feel deadlier than the Terminids and the Automatons, as it allows them benefits such as:
The force field provides the Illuminate with many advantages, but it’s important to remember that it isn’t the only thing that’s deadly about them. The faction utilizes it well with the rest of its arsenal, and players must learn and do what’s necessary to get rid of that added layer of protection as easily as possible so they can deal with the other dangerous qualities.
Why the Automatons and Terminids Should Have Their Own Version of the Illuminate’s Force Fields
One of the reasonsthe Illuminate are the perfect middle ground between the Automatons and Terminidsis the force field factor. The dangers of the units that utilize it are emphasized, as it lets them carry out aggressive actions and operations more freely. Having something like that for the insect and robotic factions could make them more engaging to deal with, but Arrowhead Game Studios should ensure that it isn’t an exact copy of the ability. Instead of a force field, perhaps a future Terminid unit could secrete fluid that temporarily deflects projectiles to those it covers, and maybe the Automatons could introduce an automobile whose role is to act only as a large barrier for the troops. Arrowhead Game Studios can get creative with the idea, and having some of them actually push through would make the game more fun and exciting.
Force fields have made the Illuminate a terrifying enemy to fight against, and why the faction can feel much harder to deal with than the Automatons or Terminids at times. If there’s one thing players canexpect fromHelldivers 2in 2025, it’s the possibility of an update that gives the other factions their own version of the ability. Given what it has done for the Illuminate, there’s hope that Arrowhead Game Studios may already be considering it.
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