The latest update in Helldivers 2 has brought the war to the doorstep of Super Earth, with an invasion now in full swing. Amidst the turmoil, players were shocked to learn that the Illuminate have utterly destroyed the neighboring planet of Mars. The news has sparked a fervent desire among Helldivers for retribution against the Illuminate for this act of aggression.
In-universe news broadcasts have provided detailed accounts of the devastation, confirming that Mars has been razed. The destruction included the Helldiver Training Sites, and tragically, the facility operators who were dedicated to training new recruits perished while defending the planet. When players open the Galaxy Map in Helldivers 2, they can see the remnants of what was once Mars—a destroyed mass of rock still present in the galaxy.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ MARS HAS BEEN DESTROYED ⚠️⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/sAzkM08qGz
— Helldivers NOW (@Helldivers_NOW) May 20, 2025
Until recently, Mars served as the primary training ground for Helldivers gearing up to spread democracy across the galaxy. The sudden change in tutorial zones had already raised concerns among the community a week ago, but the true reason became painfully clear with this latest invasion—the Illuminate have destroyed a place deeply cherished by all Helldivers 2 players.
Mars has been razed by the Illuminate. All Helldiver Training Sites across the planet, where rigorous, thorough, and safe training of the Galaxy's Elite has long occurred, have been destroyed. The expert and seasoned facility PA operators who facilitated the training died… pic.twitter.com/16yEhLK0MM
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) May 20, 2025
The official Helldivers 2 account has been actively engaging with the community, posting promotional art on X/Twitter with a call to "Avenge Mars." This rallying cry has successfully stirred the emotions of the player base. Helldivers players are fully embracing the narrative, with one sharing a GIF from Starship Troopers, echoing Rico's resolve to fight back after his hometown's destruction, and another posting the now-iconic closed fist meme. The community's engagement with the universal storytelling elements of Helldivers 2 is evident.
Amidst the serious tone, some players are also having fun with the situation. One user humorously remarked, "Hey, the only people who are allowed to kill Helldivers on Mars are Super Earth Drill Instructors!" References to other media, including DOOM, have also been making the rounds, adding a layer of levity to the somber news.
The invasion of Super Earth by Illuminate forces is a central theme of the Heart of Democracy update, which went live today. Players can now drop onto the planet to defend it from the extraterrestrial threat, even with the support of new SEAF units. The situation remains chaotic, and as players navigate the next few Major Orders, more emotional twists and turns from Joel and developer Arrowhead Game Studios are expected.
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