1.003.002 was a major update released for Helldivers 2, titled "Heart of Democracy". The main feature of this update was the mechanics and availability of Super Earth as a playable planet, in light of the Illuminate invasion of Super Earth.
Introduction
Helldivers, it’s time to defend the Heart of Democracy!
Fight back against the Illuminate on the streets of Super Earth.
The worst nightmare of all those who fight for Managed Democracy has been made a grim reality.
Despite the valiant efforts of our Helldivers to push back the fleet, the Illuminate have reached Super Earth. Now they are swarming our cities, terrorizing citizens, and destroying our infrastructure. It’s time to rise up and take arms and fight for the precious foundations
and soil of Democracy manifest. Helldivers, return to our planet and defend what is rightfully ours.
SUPER EARTH… OUR HOME
The urban sprawl of Super Earth is the site of the conflict. Fight among the towering skyscrapers and crowded streets of our home turf as the Illuminate rain down destruction all around you.
Inside the city biomes, you will tackle operations and work to liberate cities together, having a significant impact on planetary campaigns.
REPEL THE INVASION
The Helldivers are tasked with a new objective: to repel the Illuminate invasion by gaining ground over the squids as they fight to control areas where the fleet is landing. It won’t be a walk in the park, divers. Like a game of intergalactic tug-of-war, you will struggle against the incoming forces, gaining and losing control quickly.
ARM THE CANNONS
Even in the face of such danger, we are not helpless, and all is not lost. The might of Super Earth’s arsenal lies hidden beneath our peaceful, democratic streets. With your help, we must activate our Planetary Defense Cannons and take down the Illuminate fleet in a grand show of power.
CALL FOR BACKUP
It’s all hands on deck as you encounter SEAF troops who will help join the fight to defend our Freedom. These small squads will fight enemies on their own, or they can be ordered to follow Helldivers and provide temporary backup as you navigate toward objectives. Salute and lead them on the path to victory, divers!
PROTECT CITIZENS
However, you must also be aware of the many civilians still roaming the streets, fearing for their lives. They may be panicked, Helldivers, but it is your sworn duty to keep them safe and they look to you as the ultimate protectors of liberty. Remember: any civilian lives lost from friendly fire will be punished.
PREPARE FOR THE FIGHT
Last week, we released a powerful primary weapon customization system and expanded surplus options to fight against the Illuminate as they emerged from the singularity. Now that you have learned the tactics of these new squid troops–like the Crescent Overseer and the hulking Fleshmob–you must master these tools to continue the fight on Super Earth. Use every available resource, divers, and decimate their forces!
Patch Overview
Crash fixes
Fix for some corpses flinging the Helldivers great distances
Audio fix for the Stingray
Miscellaneous fixes
Fixes
Resolved Top Priority issues
Attempting to purchase a Master of Ceremony item in the Super Store when on PlayStation 5 while using the "Quality" visual setting will no longer change page
Crash Fixes, Hangs and Soft-locks
Fixed a crash that could occur when trying to enter the Weapon Customization menu on certain weapons
Fixed crash that could happen when killing illuminates that were about to spawn
Weapons and Stratagems
Fix drone's not returning to backpack correctly
Miscellaneous Fixes
Fixed an issue where Stingray strafing attack sounds could get stuck for a while
Fixed corpses of some enemies sometimes sending players flying across the map
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