Hot on the heels of stopping a Terminid onslaught, Helldivers 2 players now face another key decision in the ongoing Galactic War. This time, the community must pick between two high-stakes missions: activating a powerful device to halt the Illuminate’s planet-destroying black hole or fending off the Automaton Incineration Corps, a new faction armed with incendiary weaponry.
Stopping the Black Hole
After the successful defense against what developer Arrowhead Studios calls “insectile Fascism” from the Terminids, the “Penrose Energy Siphon” can be activated. This device aims to combat the dark energy powering the Meridia black hole, which the Illuminate have already used to destroy two planets. To kickstart the siphon, players will need to eliminate 1.25 billion Terminids.
The Incineration Corps
Meanwhile, a large-scale assault by new Automaton forces threatens multiple planets. Nicknamed the “Incineration Corps,” these robotic enemies come equipped with flamethrowers and appear to mirror the Illuminate’s sudden strike tactics. Players who stop eight of these assaults can secure victory through this second route.
With Arrowhead’s recently revealed cowboy-themed Warbond and the latest round of weapon buffs, the Helldivers community has plenty of new firepower at their disposal. Still, splitting attention across two major threats presents a daunting challenge. Whether they focus on eliminating the Terminids to protect Super Earth or quelling the Incineration Corps, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance.
