In a curious twist for the gaming community, Helldivers 2 has seen a temporary appearance of the Illuminate faction on its Galactic map, teasing players who have long anticipated their return. The brief purple indicator suggesting the presence of this faction led to speculation among players about a possible imminent arrival. However, Arrowhead Game Studios responded to these speculations dismissively, labeling the event as "fake news" and attributing it to a service outage rather than an actual game event. Players remain intrigued, sparking discussions and theories about the Illuminate's future role in the game.

Will the Illuminate faction return to Helldivers 2?

While Arrowhead has called the appearance "fake news," the speculation by players suggests that there is still potential for the Illuminate to make a return in Helldivers 2, keeping the community engaged and eager for updates from the developers.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative twin-stick shooter well-known for its satirical take on military themes and its engaging multiplayer gameplay. Players take on the role of soldiers from Super Earth, battling various alien races while working together to complete missions. The game builds upon the foundation set by its predecessor, introducing new gameplay mechanics and factions that shape its evolving narrative.