The Heart of Democracy update in Helldivers 2 concluded with players successfully defending Super Earth against an Illuminate invasion, focusing on the city of Equality-On-Sea located in the in-game map's version of China.
Chinese broadcaster Kanka News's Good Morning Shanghai featured a news segment discussing the defense of Equality-On-Sea, praising both Chinese and non-Chinese players for collaborating to protect the city.
Controversy arose when some players review bombed Helldivers 2 due to the inability to control Equality-On-Sea completely during the invasion, leading to frustrations and accusations of developer Arrowhead's influence on outcomes.
The news segment commended Helldivers 2 players for forging their path in the game's Galactic War, highlighting the unity between Chinese and American players during the battle for Super Earth, which culminated in a successful ending.