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The evolution of the gaming industry means that both developers and players are no longer satisfied with simple content, but are pursuing richer gameplay and storylines. However, this also means that games require increasingly more memory.

The principle that larger games require more storage space is essentially correct. The problem lies in the fact that some game files seem excessively large, severely impacting your ability to play other games or the normal operation of your device.

Take Helldivers 2 as an example. This third-person shooter, released in 2024, received considerable attention from players before its release as a sequel. Although some issues arose afterward, they were all fixed, except for the excessive memory requirements.

From its initial 70GB release, Helldivers 2 now occupies over 150GB of space on your PC! Many players have been criticizing this, saying they simply don't understand what the developers have been doing.

Fortunately, as 2025 draws to a close, Helldivers 2 has finally addressed this issue, reducing the game's size by an astonishing 85%! In other words, Helldivers 2 now only requires 23GB of free space to play!

So what are the details, and will the streamlined version run normally? We'll provide a detailed explanation below.

When Does This Change Be Available?

After the release of Python Commandos Warbond on December 2nd, the game received the good news of a size reduction through a concurrent patch.

However, it's currently still in the testing phase and not a default installation option. This means you'll need to decide whether to enable the streamlined version based on your needs, or continue playing as before.

Of course, if the streamlined version of Helldivers 2 runs smoothly for a period and player feedback is positive, the development team may later make it the standard version for new players to install directly, since everyone wants to save storage space.

How To Get The Streamlined Version Of Helldivers 2?

If you want to experience what the 23GB PC version of Helldivers 2 is like right now, follow these steps:

• 1. Open your Steam, find and right-click Helldivers 2 in Library.
• 2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu, then click Betas tab in the pop-up window.
• 3. In Beta Participation dropdown, select prod_slim to download and install the streamlined patch, allowing you to enjoy the game while freeing up your storage space.

Note that this operation method and file size change are only for PC players, as Helldivers 2 only requires approximately 35-40GB of storage space on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 platforms. This is likely the main reason for the constant complaints from PC players.

If you experience a poor experience or encounter frequent bugs after downloading the streamlined version, you can return and select prod_legacy to revert to the older version.

How Was This Change Implemented?

Since it's possible to streamline the files, it suggests that the development team was either too lazy to implement it before, or they were constantly searching for the best way to reduce the file size without affecting the game's performance on PC.

In short, this plan succeeded because previously, after each update, the developers would copy all game resource files and then gradually de-duplicate them. However, they now realized this was unnecessary.

The original intention was to ensure faster loading times for players using older hard drives, aiming to keep pace with players using high-speed SSDs. However, this consideration was based on general industry data.

Therefore, after internal testing at Helldivers 2, the developers found that, at least for their own game, the reduction in file size had at most a few extra seconds on loading time, making reducing storage space usage relatively straightforward.

While it's regrettable that the development team didn't discover this sooner, forcing most players to endure overly bloated game files for so long, it's good that the problem is solved.

Is The Streamlined Version Reliable?

Since the download option for this version has only been available for a short time, there are currently no objective and comprehensive reviews from the player community. However, most players at least welcome the initiative itself.

Frankly, the possibility of bugs appearing after streamlining cannot be ruled out, but no game, even the original Helldivers 2, is immune to problems. As long as the frequency of bugs isn't too high and they can be fixed promptly, it's all worthwhile.

If you don't only like Helldivers 2, you'll inevitably want to try new games, but limited storage space means you have to temporarily uninstall older games while downloading new ones - the changes in Helldivers 2 suggest this situation is likely to disappear.

This not only makes you more willing to try Helldivers 2 but also helps expand the audience for other games from another perspective, because the extra space means you can download as many games as you previously couldn't fit.

Can Other Games Do This?

Since Helldivers 2 has set a precedent, if subsequent player testing proves that the streamlined version isn't too problematic, then other large games on the market, at least those similar to Helldivers 2, could try to follow suit.

Although this might mean developers need to invest more time and effort, making games better serve you is what they should be doing. While more memory for players may bring more competition, healthy competition is essential.

In short, this approach demonstrates that Helldivers 2 consistently prioritizes player experience and feedback, striving to attract and retain players through game optimization. This can only benefit the game's long-term development.

Hi, Helldivers — thanks to your efforts, freedom and democracy on Super Earth are steadily spreading throughout the galaxy. To provide a better combat experience for all warriors, Helldivers 2 released a small update on November 18th, Into the Unjust 4.1.2.

On December 2nd, the official update is expected to be a very significant one, bringing substantial changes to the current galactic war situation. Let's take a look at the details of this update.

Into The Unjust 4.1.2 Content

Crash Fixes

• Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when players pressed Alt+Tab to switch programs or change display settings.
• Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash directly when Hive Lord could hear sounds outside the map.
• Fixed an issue where the game would randomly close when players disconnected or left a match.
• Fixed a crash that would occur when changing graphics settings during certain missions.
• Fixed a rare PC-only crash that occurred when loading city missions.
• Fixed a rare crash that occurred when Pelican landed in the extraction zone.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Fixed an issue with SH-32 Shield Generator Backpack and FX-12 Shield Generator Relay that previously failed to protect players inside from storm effects such as acid storms, sandstorms, and blizzards.
• Fixed a rare audio bug that caused audio to be completely cut off after extended gameplay.

Optimizations And Improvements

• Improved the application of status effects for environmental effects such as sandstorms, acid storms, and blizzards to reduce their impact on game performance.
• Optimized the destruction effects of various tree assets to help maintain game performance when a large number of trees are destroyed.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed a bug that allowed Helldivers to move freely in sandstorms and blizzards without being slowed down. Now, when players parachute onto planets, these storms should normally slow them down.
• The gameplay and performance issues with Bile Titans have now been resolved, allowing them to traverse areas that should otherwise be impassable.

Into the Unjust 4.1.2 is a very solid update, fixing numerous game crashes, and its optimizations should also make Hellstalker 2 run smoother to some extent.

However, the patch does not address the widely reported game freezing issue; some players are still experiencing random complete freezes on their PCs. However, the developers mention plans to upgrade the game engine's memory in the future (possibly next year), which should better handle missions and significantly help resolve performance issues.

Balance Changes

An update a few weeks ago changed how weapons work, essentially reducing their damage based on range and target distance. This change affects two specific attributes: Durable and Drag.

Additionally, there is an undocumented change to P-4 Senator. This change was initially thought to be an enhancement to P-4 Senator pistol, but it turned out to be a nerf. Specifically, previously a headshot could kill an Overseer, but now even headshot no longer kill.

While players are eagerly anticipating the upcoming new weapons, the developers have stated that if a new weapon proves too powerful, they will nerf it.

Current Situation

DSS on Tarsh is currently in low orbit, but Liberation Resistance Rate there is extremely low. Meanwhile, Acamar IV in Terminids controlled area is undergoing a level 16 defensive battle.

The current major order is collecting Common Samples. Players have already exceeded the target of collecting 15 million samples on Illuminate, and the current focus is on collecting 62.5 million samples on Automaton. At the current pace, the completion rate is expected to reach around 98% by the end of the countdown, meaning this major order may not be 100% complete.

Future Content Preview

At the end of the official Into the Unjust 4.1.2 notes, the developers asked players to mark December 2nd with a "fiery" red circle, and it likely foreshadows the next major update.

According to the game's lore, December 2nd is the day Science Department confirmed that Meridia was just a regular black hole. However, this black hole later moved and spewed out an invading fleet of Illuminate.

The note emphasizes the word "fiery," which could refer to a fire ring, a volcanic planetary biome, or new fire-related enemies. Other word "Buzzing" could represent new Helldivers 2 items or a new type of bee enemy.

Additionally, some players have noticed that Cyberstan now shows an inhabited area, but players cannot currently travel to the planet via support lines, as it is blocked. This could be a clue left by the developers for the next update.

TGA Game Awards Nominations

Besides patch updates and new content previews, another piece of news for Helldivers 2 is its TGA nominations.

Best Community Support

This award recognizes games that demonstrate outstanding community support, transparency, and responsiveness, including social media campaigns and game updates. Helldivers 2's competitors include Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, and No Man's Sky.

Best Ongoing Game

This award recognizes games that continuously evolve the player experience through ongoing content development. Helldivers 2 is also on this list, competing against Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and No Man's Sky.

While Helldivers 2 is a fantastic game, it may not win either of these awards this year, as it faces strong competition from Baldur's Gate 3, No Man's Sky, and Marvel Rivals.

That's a summary of Helldivers 2 Into the Unjust 4.1.2 and some recent news. Sharpen your weapons, Helldivers. and the next battle to defend freedom and democracy on Super Earth is just around the corner.

Hello, Helldivers! Thanks to your efforts, freedom and democracy on Super Earth have taken another step forward. Super Earth High Command released a small update on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 18:18 CST, focusing primarily on stability, balance, and optimization improvements.

We also want to express our sincere gratitude to all Helldivers on Oshaune for their hard work. This despicable and disgusting planet has been liberated, and Super Earth's next operational plan has been announced.

Patch 4.1.1

Patch 4.1.1 contains a small amount of content, mainly focusing on fixes and optimizations. However, many Helldivers have reported downloading huge files (ranging from 3GB to 23GB). The developers have confirmed that this update does not contain any new content, so the reason for the large download size is unknown.

Fixes

Crashes

• Fixed several issues that caused the game to crash, including:
• Hot Joining and Strategy-related crashes. Rare crashes occurring when enemies fall underground.
• Crashes occurring during mission loading and during mission execution.
• Crashes occurring when quickly interacting with the weapon customization menu.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• The extraction shuttle will no longer crash into tall buildings when attempting to land near a landing platform.
• Fixed an issue where haptic feedback was lost when Game Pads disconnected and reconnected.
• Fixed an issue in Tutorial Mission where players could fall through the ground due to ragdoll physics.
• Fixed an issue where unused textures were accidentally loaded into memory.

Optimizations

• Fixed an issue where textures were still displayed at low resolution even with sufficient memory (PC only).
• The smoke effect from weapon muzzles has been significantly reduced, making the flashlight attachment more useful. Previously, thick smoke severely impaired visibility under flashlight illumination; now players can clearly see their targets.
• Reduced frame rate stutters during drop-in sequences.
• Optimized the destruction effects of various Tree Assets to maintain game performance, especially in forest biomes.

Next Patch Release Date

According to the game director in a developer interview, their goal is to release patches approximately every two weeks to address issues that can be resolved quickly. It is expected that around November or December, the development team will return to a more normal pace, focusing on releasing more content and feature updates.

Based on the interval between the last patch (October 23rd) and the most recent update (November 4th) (approximately two weeks), the next patch is expected to be released on November 16th. Therefore, there is a high probability that there will be no update next Tuesday (November 12th), and new maps, enemies, and Helldiver 2 items will probably arrive in December.

Super Earth High Command

Thanks to the hard work of all Helldivers, a Major Order has been successfully completed, and you have successfully liberated a Hive World—Oshaune.

Meanwhile, according to Coretta Kelly News, Super Earth High Command has declared a complete victory on Great Expedition. The massive corpse of Hive Lord is being processed and studied. 99% of Hive Lungs on the planets have been destroyed, and the haze density of the local systems has drastically decreased.

A High Command message emphasizes the victory, stating that Terminids incursion has been cleared, and exploration teams have been deployed to map tunnels and identify remaining E-711 deposits.

A new operational plan, named Operation Free Space, aims to extract E-711 to secure living space for Super Earth citizens. Helldivers operations will not cease until all planets are liberated and their E-711 harvested. E-711 will be studied and utilized to fuel a managed democracy.

Ministry of Defense expresses high confidence in Helldivers' ability to control Amorphous Space Cloud.

The Next Step

Judging from the latest orders, the strategy will shift from removal to control of Haunted Planet, as this requires the continuous acquisition of E-711. More powerful enemies mutated by E-711 may emerge in the future.

While players find conquering a challenging Haunted Planet like Oshaune interesting, they don't want all Haunted Planets to be so difficult. The combination of Predator Strain, Dragonroach, and Hive World has caused considerable frustration for many players.

Furthermore, game subtitles mention all factions converging on Super Earth, potentially foreshadowing another Super Earth defense like Heart of Democracy. Currently, Galactic Map shows the three existing factions indeed approaching Super Earth: Illuminates (most recently and with reinforcements), Automatons (next), and Terminids (last).

Data miners have discovered rebel NPCs in the documents, but these may not represent a full faction; rather, they are storyline tools related to the presidential election. The documents mention a character named Architect, who may be the mastermind behind the conflict or connected to a fourth faction.

Game files contain clues suggesting the addition of a fourth faction, possibly a completely new design rather than a port from Helldiver 1. Current faction types cover melee (Terminids), ranged (Automatons), and hybrid (Illuminate), while the new faction may have unique mechanics.

That concludes the main content of Helldiver 2 Patch 4.1.1. Helldivers, keep fighting for Super Earth!

When fighting in a shooter like Helldivers 2, besides the essential weapons, you'll also need items like boosters to provide extra attention. More importantly, boosters aren't disposable; once acquired, they can be used throughout all missions.

While each player can only equip one booster, if you enter battle as a team, the effects of each player's equipped booster apply to everyone else, unless one player quits or dies.

Different boosters focus on different functions. Some increase health, others enhance mobility, while others can combine with other players to create surprising synergies.

Boosters are primarily earned as Warbond rewards, which require unlocking Warbond progression through medals. For even rarer boosters, you'll need to buy Helldivers 2 Super Credits to unlock premium and legendary Warbonds additionally.

To save medals and Super Credits while maximizing the effectiveness of your squad's boosters, we've listed the top 10 boosters in the game, ranked from lowest to highest in value.

10. Firebomb Hellpods - Freedom's Flame Warbond

This booster allows Hellpods to create an additional explosion upon landing, dealing incidental damage to nearby enemies in a small area. While Hellpod's primary function is to transport resources, this booster grants it a suicide attack effect.

However, while gaining incidental damage, this booster also reduces the physical damage dealt by Hellpod upon landing, potentially underperforming the intended damage output. This is why Firebomb Hellpods are only ranked tenth.

9. Increased Reinforcement Budget - Helldivers Mobilize Warbond

This booster allows you to reinforce your teammates more often than usual, but only if you don't die more than 20 times, otherwise it will be useless.

Note that this booster only adds one initial reinforcement to each teammate, but it also takes up an entire reinforcement slot. So if you only want reinforcement boosters, this isn't the best option.

8. Expert Extraction Pilot - Democratic Detonation Warbond

This booster can help you get more leeway in your extraction schedule by reducing the time it takes for Pelican-1 to reach the extraction beacon.

While Expert Extraction Pilot is useful, it's important to note that its design suffers from a significant inconsistency that negates the effectiveness of the booster.

This booster can save you approximately 18 to 37 seconds on a 2-to-4-minute extraction timer. However, if your team can hold out for nearly 2 minutes, it's not impossible to extend the time in 18 seconds by yourself.

7. Flexible Reinforcement Budget - Steeled Veterans Warbond

This booster reduces the number of reinforcements you need to respawn on higher difficulties, allowing you to receive reinforcements faster - approximately 12 seconds earlier.

Honestly, this booster might be better suited for early-game use due to its short duration, but it requires a higher difficulty level to be effective. However, compared to Increased version, it performs quite well.

6. Localization Confusion - Cutting Edge Warbond

This booster essentially lengthens the time between waves of enemy attacks, giving you extra time to recover, such as allowing an Automaton Dropship to arrive later. However, it doesn't reduce the number of enemies in the next wave.

This characteristic means that the effectiveness of Localization Confusion depends on the enemy and the type of encounter. If you're facing a single enemy, it's great, but if you're facing a swarm of bugs, the extra time won't make a big difference.

5. Motivational Shocks - Polar Patriots Warbond

This booster helps you recover faster from acid attacks, earthquakes, and dense foliage by reducing the slow debuff you receive. While useful, the limited environment means it's only useful in a few situations.

In contrast, another booster, Muscle Enhancement, not only offers similar buffs but, more importantly, has wider application scopes, allowing you to more flexibly improve your mobility at any time.

Of course, Motivational Shocks are still useful if you use them in the right scenario, but they're not as universally applicable as Muscle Enhancement, and the latter is also more difficult to obtain.

4. Armed Resupply Pods - Urban Legends Warbond

Think of this booster as a replacement for the advanced sentinel. It attaches a Liberator Penetrator rifle to each of your supply pods, which automatically fires at any enemy within 30 meters, providing additional firepower for your flanks.

3. UAV Recon Booster - Helldivers Mobilize Warbond

The original mini-map only displays a very limited range and number of nearby enemies, but equipping this booster increases radar detection range by 50%, allowing you to more swiftly evade enemies and eliminate them through stealth.

Sadly, such a reliable booster isn't compatible with standard mechanics - it can't be applied to the entire squad during team fights.

Therefore, if you or your teammates possess it, we recommend enabling team chat and sharing the range and number of enemies you see in real-time to maximize UAV Recon Booster's value.

2. Muscle Enhancement - Helldivers Mobilize Warbond

We already mentioned this booster when introducing Motivational Shocks. It reduces the slowdown effect you receive in various terrain conditions. Of course, it requires more medals to unlock.

1. Experimental Infusion - Viper Commandos Warbond

This is like a legal, all-purpose stimulant in Helldivers 2. Using it grants you a massive amount of healing in a matter of seconds, while also increasing your movement speed, reducing damage taken, and even instantly restoring all your health.

It's easy to see how this booster will make you invincible in most battles, especially when you're trailing, as it offers a high chance of instantly turning the tide.

Such a powerful effect means that unlocking Experimental Infusion is a lengthy process, requiring you to accumulate sufficient medals. Therefore, it's not recommended to use it right at the start of a battle unless you're truly wealthy in boosters.

Obviously, to balance the game's combat environment, the strengths and weaknesses of most boosters all stand out. Therefore, in team fights, you can coordinate with your teammates to bring the boosters that maximize the team's benefit.

That's all for this introduction. I hope it provides a reliable guide for your Helldivers 2 booster selection. Have fun!

A few days ago, on August 26th, Helldivers 2 finally launched on its third platform, Xbox Series X/S, a year and a half after its release. This means the game will reach even more new players and further enhance its popularity and influence.

If you're planning to join Helldivers 2 soon for this reason and haven't played the original game before, you'll need to master some combat tips in advance to maximize your survival in this shooter. We'll explain them below.

Teamwork Is Better

In theory, both solo and teamwork are viable in Helldivers 2. You'll even find that some powerful players excel in solo play. However, this isn't necessarily the right approach for you, or for any new player on Xbox.

In the early stages of the game, if you want to ensure your safety while earning more Helldivers 2 items to equip or utilize, it's recommended to team up with others, and choose familiar teammates whenever possible.

During team battles, you can mark specific enemies on your Xbox device by tapping "RB" button, or by opening the communication wheel and pressing the right stick to send a quick message to your teammates.

In addition, if your squad consists of four players, don't just supply yourself, and avoid using dangerous tactics when teammates are close to you. When teammates are shooting, avoid crossing their range, or drop to the ground or crawl in time.

Targeted Deal With Different Enemy Factions

In Helldivers 2's story, you face not just one enemy faction, but multiple, distinct factions: Terminid, Automaton, and Illuminate.

These factions are significantly different and have varying strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, blindly using the same tactics against all enemies will probably waste resources and fail to achieve victory.

Terminid

This faction is essentially a horde of bugs, characterized by their sheer numbers and swarming attacks. Tactically, it's recommended to keep moving and avoid staying in one place for long periods of time to maintain distance and avoid close combat.

As for weapon selection, since most bugs have weak armor, it's recommended to quickly dispatch them with primary weapons, anti-tank weapons, or fast-firing support weapons like Stalwart or Machine Gun.

Automaton

Although this type of enemy is significantly fewer in total number, it possesses more advanced long-range laser weaponry and is a well-trained, heavily armed team of robots.

When facing them, you'll need to fight in cover whenever possible while utilizing your guns to accurately aim at their vulnerable heads. Since Automatons also have stronger defenses, equipping a heavy anti-tank gun is also essential.

Illuminate

Illuminates are somewhat of a hybrid of the previous two enemies, requiring you to counteract them with crowd control effects to strengthen them. Harvester is also a particular concern, as its defenses are stronger than those of other Illuminate enemies.

Stay Alert And Reflexive At All Times

During combat, enemies can attack you and your teammates from any direction at any time. Fortunately, Helldivers 2 offers a third-person perspective, allowing you to constantly monitor your surroundings and choose whether to eliminate or avoid them.

Additionally, your increased vigilance may allow you to spot secondary targets you can pursue, as some enemies aren't visible on the map at the start of a mission. This gives you an additional advantage and the opportunity to farm more loot.

Optimize Your Evasive Maneuvers

While aiming and shooting enemies offers the most immediate benefits and excitement, a quick and efficient evasion can save your life when necessary!

The first evasive maneuver we'll introduce is the dive. Simply double-click "B" button to dive to the ground in the direction of your movement. If you were standing still, this will propel you forward. You can then quickly stand up and continue moving normally.

With the right timing, the dive can easily evade attacks that wouldn't be possible to evade by sprinting. Even if you don't completely avoid damage by diving, you'll still retain most of your health.

If you don't have time to dodge, diving into cover is a good option, especially against Automaton enemies.

Choose Powerful Gear

Generally speaking, it's always better to choose gear that suits you, but if you've just created your Helldivers 2 character on Xbox, the gear that's best for you in the short term is generally considered strong.

Based on this, you should also choose gear that targets the weaknesses of each enemy type, such as:

• Terminid: Crowd control weapons and anti-tank weapons
• Automaton: Gear that focuses on combating heavily armored enemies
• Illuminate: Gear that effectively disperses groups of enemies

If you want to learn more about gear features or enemy weaknesses, you can look for guides or ask experienced players on the forums - in fact, teammates are often a better choice!

Helldivers 2 allows cross-play, so you can definitely find teammates from PC or PS5, most of them should be able to provide you with basic game knowledge.

Customize Your Weapons

In addition to inherent effects, the game also allows you to enhance your weapon's performance through customization features.

For example, you can customize your gun's scope zoom/range, fire rate, flashlight on/off, and shooting mode. To do this, simply hold down "A" button on your device to access the pop-up menu.

In addition to the combat tips above, if you're switching from Helldivers 2 on other platforms, we recommend practicing to familiarize yourself with Xbox Series X/S.

Button assignments and functions vary between devices. If you're not familiar with these variations, you could make mistakes in combat, potentially leading to irreversible consequences.

That's all for this introduction. We hope you find it helpful! Have fun!

The renowned shooter series, Helldivers, launched its sequel, Helldivers 2, in 2024, initially only available on PC and PS5. Now, a year and a half later, the game is launching on Xbox and bringing even more new content!

Overall, the most significant impact of Helldivers 2's launch on Xbox Series is the expansion of cross-play and the introduction of new crossover events. We'll be covering and analyzing these details below.

Specific Release Date On Xbox

Helldivers 2 can be available on Xbox Series X/S at 1:00 AM PDT on Tuesday, August 26th! Of course, the exact release date will vary depending on your time zone, so plan your play accordingly.

Crossover With Halo: ODST

This isn't the first time Helldivers 2 has collaborated with other games - the first crossover occurred in late 2024 with Killzone. Interestingly, both Killzone and Halo: ODST are shooters, suggesting Helldivers 2 is more accustomed to collaborating with games in the same genre.

About Halo: ODST

Compared to Helldivers 1 or 2, Halo: ODST is a true "old game." Also known as Halo 3: ODST, it was first released on Xbox in 2009 and is essentially an expansion of Halo 3, and ODST refers to the midpoint between Halo 2 and a prequel to 3.

Both Halo: ODST and Helldivers 2 take place in the future, focusing on humanity, interstellar warfare, and various interstellar forces. As for gameplay, while there are some minor differences, the fact that they're both third-person shooters means they'll work well together.

Interestingly, there were rumors that Halo might be making its first PlayStation release with a remastered version. While this hasn't materialized yet, Helldivers 2's availability on PS5 and its cross-play functionality will allow you to experience Halo on new platforms from another perspective.

Crossover Event Playable Content

The highlight of this collaboration is a batch of new Halo-themed Helldivers 2 items available through Legendary Warbond, allowing you to equip your character in Helldivers 2 like a Halo: ODST hero.

Expected crossover items include:

Weapons

• MA5C Assault Rifle: The iconic Halo rifle, equipped with a convenient ammunition counter and built-in compass.
• M7S SMG: Equipped with caseless ammunition and a non-detachable suppressor, it allows you to silently eliminate enemies.
• M90A Shotgun: Delivers high damage and recoil, and comes equipped with a flashlight.
• M6C/SOCOM Pistol: Features a built-in laser sight, flashlight, and silencer, making it ideal for stealth.

Armor

• A-9 Helljumper: Stylish and reliable.
• A-35 Recon: Made the armor more practical by removing redundant shoulder components.
• Feet First Armor Passive: Attached to the above two armor pieces, it reduces noise while moving, grants immunity to leg damage, and increases your point of interest detection range by 30%.

Capes and More

• Honored Heirloom Cape
• Eye of the Clandestine Cape
• Other Items: Includes ODST-themed player cards, a new player title, "Rookie," and a new vehicle pattern.

How To Obtain Crossover Items?

In daily Helldivers 2 gameplay, you can unlock rewards by earning Warbonds and gradually completing related missions. This crossover event introduces exclusive Legendary Warbonds, which require consuming 1,500 Super Credits to unlock the crossover rewards.

It's important to note that the new premium Warbond tokens released simultaneously with the crossover event on August 26th are not compatible with this crossover, meaning crossover items can only be obtained with Super Credits.

The Significance Of Halo: ODST Collaboration

With so many well-known shooters on the market, you might be wondering why Helldivers 2 chose Halo 3: ODST as its new partner when launching on Xbox Series X/S.

This is likely because Halo series holds special significance for Xbox. Its first game, Halo: Combat Evolved, was initially an Xbox exclusive.

The availability of new platforms and the launch of new crossover events demonstrate that Helldivers 2 is serious about its platform expansion plans, hoping to attract new players from Xbox Series and Halo 3: ODST fans.

How To Utilize Cross-Play Feature?

Once Helldivers 2 launches on Xbox Series X/S, you'll be able to team up with PS5 or PC players in the game lobby through cross-play. To do so, simply add them as friends via the social tab and send an invitation.

However, if you prefer not to play with others or simply prefer not to socialize in-game, you can disable cross-play in the menu or adjust your matchmaking preferences to focus on solo missions.

How Does The Addition Of Xbox Affect Major Orders?

Every month, Helldivers 2 will release a Major Order, challenging you and the community to complete limited-time community objectives to progress in Second Galactic War.

Please note that there is no set progression for completing an Order - the outcome of the battle depends entirely on your actions.

The August 2025 Major Order requires players to eliminate 6 billion Terminids, 1.5 billion Automatons, and 1 billion Illuminate troops before the end of the month to prevent their invasion of the galaxy.

Frankly, this is a difficult goal, but with the availability of Xbox Series X/S, a new wave of players using compatible devices will join the game at the end of August, providing a significant boost! This will make completing any new major orders easier than before.

That's all content that we can provide this time. If you have an Xbox Series X/S and haven't tried Helldivers 2 yet, take this opportunity to jump in!

As a third-person shooter game launched in February this year, Helldivers 2 is actually the sequel to Helldivers launched in 2015. Although it is a sequel, Helldivers 2 has excellent performance both in terms of the production of the game itself and in terms of market response.

In the specific game, you need to fight enemies in various missions. There are many types of these enemies, including the alien faction Illuminate. They will use technology and many cannon fodder to defeat you, and therefore became notorious among the player community in the first game. In the sequel, they also continue the previous style.

When facing these enemies, you need to carry the right equipment and use appropriate tactics to complete each relevant mission. Based on this, we will provide you with some effective methods to fight Illuminate.

Carry High-Firepower Weapons

All Illuminate units have a common feature. They have high health but almost no armor, so they will use high-health energy shields to compensate for this. Since their shields add more health to them, you’ll want to trade medals in Helldivers 2 Items for something that does more damage or can fire a lot of fire to deal with them.

Illuminates lose health primarily through bullets, and even the heaviest unit, Harvester, can be shredded with a weapon that can penetrate moderate armor. If you’re unsure what weapon to bring, bring something that shoots fast or has a lot of firepower - both are best.

Stripping Enemy Shields

As you know, Illuminate’s energy shields can absorb a lot of burst damage for them. For example, a shielded Harvester or Warp Ship can withstand the blast of a 500KG bomb or a recoilless rifle.

However, shields can’t withstand sustained damage for long. So it’s recommended that you bring a rapid-fire weapon designed to destroy shields - P-15 Redeemer. It shines as it can shred all kinds of Illuminate shields.

Additionally, you can knock down the shields of Illuminate Warp Ships in Outpost with small arms, then blow up the ship itself with anything that can destroy a Fabricator or Bug Hole.

Target Their Weaknesses

If you’ve played Helldivers 2 before, you’ll find that Illuminate’s weaknesses go against traditional weakness logic. While Voteless can be knocked down easily, Overseers and Harvesters are much stronger, and it’s even worse if your bullets don’t hit them accurately.

For Overseers, you can aim at their chests with sustained fire with something like Tenderizer from Polar Patriots Warbond, which is enough to break their chest armor and expose their fragile flesh.

If you encounter flying Overseers, don’t worry, you can blow up their jetpacks to knock them down. It’s worth noting that the armor strength of Overseers’ helmets is at least one level higher than the rest of their armor parts, so you need to be careful when dealing with them.

As for Harvesters, it’s more useful to aim at their leg joints. Because while their eyes are also a weakness, they are difficult to hit, so it is more effective to aim for the knees and leg joints.

In addition, Harvesters are easily repelled by explosive weapons like Purifier and Exploding Crossbow. Laser Cannon is more effective when you aim for their leg joints.

Choose The Right Stratagems

There are a few stratagems in Helldivers 2 that can help you deal with Illuminate, but not all of them are effective, or will not work without some additional measures.

Based on this, it is recommended that you prioritize using powerful stratagems, because Illuminate’s energy shield can withstand a lot of damage. In addition, area denial weapons are very suitable for dealing with large groups of Voteless. These stratagems mainly include:

• Eagle Strafing Run
• Orbital Gas Strike
• Guard Dog Rovers
• Machine Gun/Gatling Sentry
• Eagle 500KG Bomb/Orbital Precision Strike
• 120mm Orbital Barrage

Deal With Cognitive Disruptors

When you encounter Illuminate Cognitive Disruptors in the game, your strategy code will be disrupted. However, unlike Automaton Stratagem Jammers, you can still call strategies even under the influence of these buildings.

One thing you need to remember though is that your code will be disrupted every three seconds. So it is best to enter after the code is disrupted to give yourself enough time to enter.

After this, you must disable the jammer by looking for capsule-shaped power sources near the jammer. Then shoot them all down and the building will be deactivated. Alternatively, you can bomb the general area covered by the jammer and hope that the explosion will bring you a battery.

Watch Out For Warp Ships

While it can be a nice visual to see a bunch of UFOs explode and fall to the ground in the game, it’s usually not worth it. SPEARs and recoilless rifles are poor against Illuminate, and while they can be used to kill enemies before Warp Ships drop their payloads, it’s better to just throw grenades at the reinforcements themselves.

Additionally, Warp Ships are enormous, which means their wreckage can block your view or cut off your escape route. You’ll also be killed if a Warp Ship falls on you, so be careful.

Hopefully, the above and our Helldivers 2 Super Credits for sale will help you succeed in your game against Illuminate and win. Have fun!