Helldivers 2 version 7.0.0 extended its rank system to Level 300

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On Aug 12, 2026, notes for Helldivers 2 version 7.0.0 appeared in its Steam announcements, and they list an extension of the rank system beyond Level 150 up to Level 300. The notes also list new Illuminate enemies, the Crusher and the Wretch, and say that Super Earth Armed Forces troops can appear as a planet modifier. The notes say the emote wheel capacity was raised from 4 to 8 emotes. The full post, dated Aug 12, 2026, is in the Steam announcements of Helldivers 2.1^,2^,3^,4^,5^,6^,7^,8^,9