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August 12th marks a pivotal date for Helldivers 2 players in the latter half of the year. Not only has the long-awaited Warhammer 40K Legendary Warbond finally arrived, but Patch 7.0.0, which includes Devoid of Liberty update, has officially gone live!

This means you can not only acquire more weapons through the new Warbond but also test this gear in a brand-new combat environment while eliminating new enemy types to secure more loot.

So, what exactly does Devoid of Liberty update bring to Helldivers 2? Let's take a look.

A brand-new biome

In Helldivers 2, biomes determine the map generation for the planets you visit, encompassing details such as terrain, alien flora, and other geographical features.

Currently, Helldivers 2 biomes generally fall into two categories: those featuring geography familiar to Earth, such as swamps or deserts, and those based on unique cosmic phenomena or entirely fictional planets, like black holes or Hive Worlds.

The new biome introduced in Devoid of Liberty update stems from The Void, a cosmic anomaly discovered by Illuminate. It possesses the power to consume surrounding planets and even entire star systems.

While The Void is a naturally occurring phenomenon, Illuminate, a hostile faction opposing Super Earth, have harnessed it to create a sub-faction known as Vote Snatchers.

Consequently, part of the new mission objectives requires you to deploy to planets affected by The Void and eliminate the mutated enemies created by Illuminate within this unique biome.

What sets this biome apart from others is that, beyond the dangers posed by the terrain and enemies, you must remain constantly vigilant against potential space-time anomalies and fluctuations; a moment of carelessness could cost you your life.

Two new enemy types

Stemming from Vote Snatchers, Devoid of Liberty update introduces the first two enemy variants: The Wretch and The Crusher.

The Wretch is an incredibly agile and swift monster equipped with scissor-like limbs; it appears to be a mutation of Illuminate's Voteless units.

While their individual strength isn't exceptional, they almost always appear in groups of five or six; therefore, teaming up with other players is the best strategy, otherwise, retreating as quickly as possible is the wisest course of action.

In fact, even when in a squad, you and your teammates should avoid combat whenever possible. You might be capable of eliminating them, but getting bogged down in a fight could prove counterproductive when tackling time-sensitive missions.

If The Wretch in Helldivers 2 is already a nuisance, then, unfortunately, The Crusher is even more troublesome! They are larger and possess an incredibly annoying self-regeneration ability.

The only saving grace is that The Crusher moves very slowly; however, if they do catch up to you, they will swing their heavy clubs with devastating force. Unless you are extremely lucky, a single hit is almost certainly fatal.

If you are forced to engage a Crusher, be sure to maintain a safe distance and unleash maximum firepower until they are completely destroyed. In short: if you decide to fight, you must go all out.

New missions centered on Illuminate

Whether it involves traveling to The Void or facing newly emerged enemies, Illuminate faction is ultimately behind it all. Consequently, the primary objective in this Helldivers 2 update is to infiltrate Illuminate territory and destroy their various facilities and portals.

Naturally, this takes place within a new biome, and you will frequently encounter the two new enemy types. However, you can also scavenge for loot and locate additional extraction points to facilitate future battles.

Assistance from SEAF

To help you better handle these new enemies and challenges, Helldivers 2 Devoid of Liberty update allows SEAF forces to fight alongside you as a planetary modifier and boosts your combat capabilities with new gear.

Beyond combat support, the game allows you to share hugs with members of the support units. If you are injured, SEAF personnel will also treat your wounds using a wide array of medical supplies.

More content in Patch 7.0.0

The above details the new content introduced by Devoid of Liberty update; however, this update is just one part of Helldivers 2 Patch 7.0.0, which brings a host of other changes to the game as well.

Many of these changes had been previously announced but are finally being implemented now. Examples include raising the character level cap from 150 to 300 and the launch of Warhammer 40K Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond.

As it stands, while not every piece of gear is exceptional, this Warbond offers high overall utility. This is largely due to 40-K Meltagun, G/40-K Meltamine, and P/40-K Bolt Pistol; these items are capable of one-shot kills or deliver outstanding performance across the board.

Beyond new content, Patch 7.0.0 introduces various balance adjustments, including bug fixes, buffs for numerous items, and icon optimizations, all designed to improve your gear selection and operational efficiency.

For instance, GATER has been fitted with the new Super V48 Interceptor engine, boosting both its speed and handling, while R-2124 Constitution now supports stripper clips.

Additionally, the assisted reload mechanic has been completely overhauled. You can now simply step up to assist a teammate carrying a backpack-fed weapon, eliminating the need for the excessive coordination previously required.

This means that whether you are squared up with friends or random strangers, you can easily perform assisted reloads without complex communication.

As for icon optimization: previously, similar weapon appearances made it difficult to quickly locate specific items in the loadout menu.

Patch 7.0.0 enhances icon distinctiveness, helping you make quick decisions, whether you're pressed for time or simply have a preference for specific gear.

If this update has reignited your interest in Helldivers 2 and you're ready to return to Super Earth to conquer Illuminate, then jump right in, your squad mates are waiting for you!

Guys, since the release of Helldivers 2, the level cap for frontline warriors has undergone several changes.

The game initially locked the maximum level at 50, then significantly increased it to 150 in April 2024, providing new room for progression for players who had already reached the level cap.

Now, with another systemic progression update, on August 6th, the official confirmation came that the level cap will double again from 150, aiming for a new height of 300 - meaning that any warrior aspiring to leave their mark in Galactic War will have a much longer-term goal than before!

The Actual Difficulty of the New Cap

For players who haven't yet reached the level cap in Helldivers 2, it's crucial to have a realistic understanding of this new 300 level cap and the time commitment it represents.

Looking back at the journey from level 1 to level 150 in the game, it already requires hundreds of effective combat actions, spread across dozens of Galactic War campaign cycles.

The new level cap doesn't simply increase the experience required from level 150 by an equal amount; rather, it requires a significantly greater investment of experience to climb from level 150 to 300 compared to the previous level 0 to 150.

This change can be understood as Helldivers 2 intentionally creating an exceptionally long-term endurance marathon for players, ensuring long-serving veterans receive continuous and visible feedback on their progress.

It's important to note that since most of the combat gear or armor that affects us in the game are unlocked before level 25, each subsequent level upgrade is essentially a symbol of prestige.

Therefore, regardless of your current level, there's no need to be anxious about the new level 300 cap, as your combat power won't shift with this increase. What truly matters is your tactical judgment and teamwork in Helldivers 2 missions.

The Most Crucial Good News

The most reassuring aspect of this update is that the development team used the exact same method as before (level 50 to 150) - it's not just a simple change to the level cap; the system is quietly keeping track of your experience in the background. Even if you're already at the level cap, the experience gained from every mission isn't discarded; it's all accumulated.

Once Helldivers 2 patch goes live, the servers will switch to the new level conversion table, and the game will directly grab all the experience stored in your account, recalculate it according to the new 300-level table, and jump directly to your correct level.

So, if you're already level 150 and still diligently playing, don't worry, the system is secretly adding 151, 152, 153 levels for you… it's already quite high.

The moment the new level cap is unlocked, these numbers immediately become your new rank and title, no need to grind again, you'll take off from there!

What if your progress is different?

For players at different levels in Helldivers 2, the key takeaway is simple: play as usual. Don't try to change your playstyle to reach the new level cap.

Veterans at Level 150

If you have already reached level 150, then before the new patch is implemented, all you need to do is continue playing as usual.

You don't need to stop playing to wait for the level to skip ahead, and there's no need to stubbornly try to play the highest difficulty level - because no matter what difficulty you play, the system will remember every bit of your experience points.

Once the patch is implemented, the system will automatically recalculate your level, and your level will skyrocket, definitely surpassing level 150 by a significant margin.

Players in the Mid-Level Range (Levels 100-149)

Although these players are still a little short of the level cap, there's no need to panic. All the XP you gain in Helldivers 2 will be used up, as the new level cap simply paves a longer road ahead after level 150.

Complete your Major Orders and participate in Galactic Wars; focus on making your contribution.

New Helldivers Players (Low Level)

If you're currently at a low level in the game, don't think that level 300 is unattainable. Your priority right now is to familiarize yourself with the strategies for various enemies (such as Terminids and Automatons). Just focus on reaching level 25 first, as all the useful weapons and stratagems will be unlocked by then.

Once you get past this hurdle, your level will increase naturally with your combat pace, requiring minimal effort.

New Content Included

Actually, the increase in the level cap in Helldivers 2 wasn't a change made by the development team alone. There are two new features accompanying this change: Galactic War campaigns and Personal Campaign Progression tracks.

In short, the former organizes all the community-wide tasks into more tiered, phased goals. Even if the community's Major Order isn't achieved, your individual efforts won't be wasted; you'll still receive rewards for completing your sub-goals.

The latter is even more thoughtful, essentially giving you your own personalized battle report, recording kill counts, preferred mission types, extraction success rates, and various other data.

Furthermore, the development team will undoubtedly add many new titles, ranks, and various fancy cosmetic rewards along the long road from level 150 to 300 - perhaps even including Helldivers 2 Super Credits as extra easter eggs at specific milestones.

The first batch of Helldivers players to reach level 300 might just become legendary figures in the community.

Let's patiently await the implementation of the new Helldivers 2 patch, and look forward to everyone achieving new breakthroughs!