Helldivers 2: Illuminate Headed for Super Earth

Sharp-eyed Helldivers 2 players have identified what appears to be a PlayStation leak, hinting that players may soon be battling the Illuminate on the streets of Super Earth.

This week, developer Arrowhead unleashed the full Illuminate invasion, introducing new enemy types along the way. In-game lore indicated the Illuminate were en route directly to Super Earth, and now a post from the official Czech Republic Threads account—since deleted—suggests not only will the Illuminate reach humanity's homeworld, but that we'll need to defend it directly.

Redditor xTekshi spotted the removed post, which referenced a "Heart of Democracy" update scheduled for May 20. While Heart of Democracy is mentioned in official communications about this week's update, neither Sony nor Arrowhead have confirmed a May 20 release date.

Adding further credibility to the rumor is the timing: a May 20 launch would align perfectly with the conclusion of the current Major Order.

Official Playstation account for the Czech Republic dropped info on the next title update.
"Heart of Democracy" - May 20th#Helldivers2 pic.twitter.com/gelJbnYMqR

— IronS1ghts (@Iron_S1ghts) May 13, 2025

The development feels almost inevitable—language used by both Sony and Arrowhead for this update supports it (“High Command believes this Fleet's ultimate objective to be the invasion of Super Earth itself” and “Battle on Super Earth is inevitable”).

Players now speculate the Czech account unintentionally revealed the next major Helldivers 2 update, including plans for combat on Super Earth. If accurate, this would represent a substantial evolution for the explosive third-person shooter, which currently only features alien planetary maps. Engaging in battles on Super Earth would certainly bring a fresh dynamic to the game.

Warning! Helldivers 2 spoilers ahead: