Coinciding with its launch on Xbox, Helldivers 2 received a new update today (01.004.000) that added a wealth of content, including new Hive Worlds, new missions, and improved enemies. Here’s what’s new in the game:
Hive Worlds:
- Massive, randomly generated caves generate new tactical challenges.
- Discover more powerful Terminid plants, animals, and creatures.
- The surfaces of the worlds contain acidic lakes and advanced insect towers.
- The walls are destructible, with openings to activate Stratagems.
New tasks:
- Destroy the Spore Lung to prevent the spread of infection.
- Take control of the GATER platform to extract alien matter from the worlds.
- Gather resources and eliminate the enemy.
New enemies:
- Rupture Spewer: emerges from the ground and releases poison.
- Rupture Warrior: Transformed due to Gloom and prefers outdoor movement.
- Rupture Charger: Digs underground quickly and attacks suddenly.
- Dragonroach: A massive flying creature that attacks with flammable acid.
Balance and improvements:
- Boost the power of Stratagems such as Orbital Smoke, Mortar EMS, and Orbital EMS.
- Increased Stagger power for all bombs and Boosters.
- Fixes game crashes, weapon issues, Stratagems, enemies, and quests.
This update adds great depth and excitement to the already enjoyable gameplay experience, with new missions and enemies for Helldivers 2 fans.
