In Helldivers 2, the ongoing battle for Super Earth has reached a critical juncture as players strive to fend off the relentless Illuminate fleet. The recent update titled "Heart of Democracy" culminated in months of storyline development, with the Meridian Singularity acting as the gateway for the Illuminate's Great Host fleet to invade Super Earth. As players defend various Mega Cities corresponding to real-world locations, such as York Supreme (New York) and Remembrance (Buenos Aires), the struggle intensifies. Currently, only Equality-On-Sea (Shanghai) and the capital, Prosperity City (Stockholm), remain under human control.
The invasion narrative has captivated players, who have embraced their roles with fervor, uniting under different factions to tackle challenges set by Arrowhead. Despite valiant efforts, including a strategic shift to combat Automaton forces and the return of the DSS to aid defenses, the Illuminate continues to gain ground. Players rallied around Equality-On-Sea, creating a sense of camaraderie and generating supportive content, yet the city's defense stalled at 99.9783%, leaving many frustrated.
This outcome has sparked a surge of negative reviews on Steam, with approximately 2,312 negative comments in the past 24 hours compared to 324 positive ones. Many reviews highlight dissatisfaction with the inability to "liberate" Equality-On-Sea and perceive Arrowhead as manipulating the narrative. While the situation is tense, players continue to defend the remaining cities, hoping for a triumphant conclusion to this pivotal chapter.
