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One of the bigger releases of the year, Helldivers 2 has won over the community time and time again, and their largest update is on the way.
Escalation of Freedom is the latest content drop to be announced, and we're going to run over when it'll be released.
Here's what we know.
Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom Update: When Does It Release? Answered
Helldivers 2 features a ton of destruction within the game, and whether you’re calling down an orbital strike to enemies, or using one of the new weapons you unlocked, something is always being shot at.
Now, Arrowhead Studios has announced the brand new update, which is going to arrive on PC and PlayStation on August 6.
This update will include a brand new difficulty level, new bugs to fight off, new automatons and so much more.
However, there is still no sign of the illuminate, so we'll be on the lookout for them in the near future.