Helldivers 2 Update Reintroduces Cyborgs on Cyberstan

Helldivers 2 players are now facing a fresh wave of threats on the planet Cyberstan following the game's latest update, which reintroduces the Cyborg faction as a formidable enemy force in the ongoing galactic campaign.

The update, released earlier this month, shifts the battlefield to Cyberstan, described as the homeworld of the socialist-leaning Cyborgs who originated as human dissidents in the original 2015 Helldivers game. These Cyborgs serve as progenitors to the Automaton enemies that players have battled since the sequel's launch in February 2024. Developers at Arrowhead Game Studios confirmed the faction's return in a trailer, noting that the Cyborgs aim to challenge Super Earth's democratic forces. Players must liberate the planet's megafactories from Cyborg incursions, encountering three primary new enemy types: Radicals, Agitators, and the Vox Engine.

Radicals are agile, lightly armored Cyborgs equipped with a triple-barreled shotgun on their right arm and the ability to deploy smoke grenades for cover. They excel in close-range combat, often rushing targets and using kicks to disrupt foes. To counter them effectively, players should prioritize headshots with light or...