Helldivers 2 Teases New Faction After Dark Fluid Incident

A catastrophic research failure hints at the imminent arrival of the Illuminate faction in the game.

Twelve scientists were killed in a Dark Fluid experiment that created a micro black hole.
The incident is believed to foreshadow the return of the Illuminate, a high-tech enemy faction.
Players are preparing for new threats and weapons, including weaponized dark fluid.
The game's evolving lore suggests multiple universes may collide, introducing new gameplay dynamics.
Developer Arrowhead has been hinting at these changes, building anticipation among the player community.