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Helldivers 2 <\/em>has found a new lease on life following an update that fans have been craving ever since the game first released.<\/p>

A surprise update was announced during The Game Awards<\/a> on Dec. 13, introducing the Illuminate as a new enemy faction and giving players a breath of new content to enjoy\u2014resulting in a remarkable resurgence.<\/p>