Helldivers Field Manual
Major update · 7.0.0

HELLDIVERS 2: Devoid of Liberty

Released August 12, 2026, Devoid of Liberty is the current major content update. It expands the Illuminate front, progression, squad support, equipment rules, and Warbond choices.

Current build
7.0.2
Last verified
Status
Official
Quick answer

The Void is the headline, but the update changes everyday loadout planning too

The major update opened the Void campaign, introduced the Crusher and Wretch, added SEAF support, expanded ranks to level 300, doubled emote-wheel capacity, and reworked assisted reloads.

Patch highlights

What Devoid of Liberty added

The Void

Randomized objectives change the mission rhythm

  • — Operations can present several randomized primary objectives instead of one fixed linear sequence.
  • — Tactical video cameras are used to document discoveries and Illuminate corruption.
  • — Secondary extraction zones can be unlocked on Void planets.
  • — The Source Planet is identified as Seasse, transformed inside the Void.
Plan a Void operation
New threats

Sustain pressure and track movement

Crusher

Official guidance emphasizes sustained damage before it can regenerate.

Wretch

Official guidance emphasizes fast tracking and focused aim against its dodges and leaps.

Loadout impact

What changes before you drop

Assisted reload

A teammate can assist as long as either the weapon wielder or the reloader has the correct backpack.

Support-weapon icons

Backpack-required and non-reloadable support weapons received clearer loadout icon cues.

SEAF field support

Friendly SEAF squads can add weapons, stims, and combat presence when their planet modifier is active.

Current issue risk

Some 7.0.x weapon, vehicle, Illuminate, controller, and mission problems remain acknowledged after 7.0.2.