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Helldivers 2 brings back the Illuminati, a deadly mind-controlling faction, in a new update that’s now live.

Helldivers 2 Omens of Tyranny, unveiled at The Game Awards, changed the face of the Galactic War. In an announcement, developer Arrowhead explained how “at the end of the First Galactic War, the Helldivers worked together to eradicate the Illuminati.” 100 years have passed since then, but now the Illuminati have returned “seemingly from nowhere.”

The Illuminati are described as “advanced, highly intelligent beings” and possess “powerful technology” that to the untrained eye looks like dark magic. They spread across the galaxy by using mind control, “abducting and brainwashing citizens with less commitment to democratic ideals.” These citizens – “the voteless” – mean the fight moves to the streets of Helldivers 2’s new urban settings.

This means you’ll be making your way to the colonies of Super Earth, leaving the wide open areas where you’re used to fighting the Terminds and Automatons. Instead, you’ll fight in much tighter areas “where a wrong turn means.” Meeting a bunch of voters to free them.

Luckily, there are some new tools available to help you. The first of these is the new Fast Recon Vehicle – the FRV – which serves as Helldivers 2’s first driveable car. These bad boys can fit your entire squad into them, as they feature a turret and open windows to provide some fire suppression. Unfortunately, you don’t have time to get your driver’s license, so you have to figure out how to drive yourself.

Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny is now live and there are plenty more additions to discover – especially for those of you who have been waiting for a melee weapon or two.

Here’s everything we know about it Helldivers 2 Illuminate faction – including how to kill them.