Helldivers 2 – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Helldivers 2 Box Art
Publisher
Sony
Developer
Arrowhead Game Studios
Platforms
PS5, PC
Release Date
08 February 2024: WW: PC, PS5
Genre
Third Person Shooter

Game Overview:

Helldivers 2 is a co-op third person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony.

Players are tasked with fighting together against intergalactic and extraterrestrial threats.

Latest Updates For Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 Update is Now Live with Major Balance Changes, Weapon Buffs, and More

Helldivers 2 Update is Now Live with Major Balance Changes, Weapon Buffs, and More

Automaton Hulks, Devastators and Gunships are less lethal, and Helldivers now take 50 percent less extra headshot damage.

Helldivers 2: Chemical Agents Warbond Goes Live on September 19th

Helldivers 2: Chemical Agents Warbond Goes Live on September 19th

The latest Premium Warbond delivers two new Stratagem Variants, weapons, and armor sets centred on corrosive gas damage.

Helldivers 2 Update is Out on September 17th, Reworks Over 30 Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 Update is Out on September 17th, Reworks Over 30 Weapons and Stratagems

Armor Penetration has also seen a rework, while several enemies like the Hulk, Impaler, Devastator, and Gunship are getting nerfed.

Helldivers 2 Director Discusses Future Plans for Opt-in Beta Testing, Player Surveys, and More

Helldivers 2 Director Discusses Future Plans for Opt-in Beta Testing, Player Surveys, and More

Arrowhead Game Studios is also looking into explaining balance changes in its patch notes and providing dedicated streams and blogs.

Helldivers 2 Developer Outlines 60-Day Plan to Re-Examine Balance, Rework Chargers, and More

Helldivers 2 Developer Outlines 60-Day Plan to Re-Examine Balance, Rework Chargers, and More

Game director Mikael Eriksson also revealed that the studio will re-examine its balance approach and update fire damage.

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom is Now Live

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom is Now Live

It adds two new mission objectives, several new enemy types, Super-Helldive difficulty with new Fortresses and Strongholds, and much more.

Helldivers 2 to Introduce “New Lethal Variants” of Existing Terminids with New Planetary Modifier

Helldivers 2 to Introduce “New Lethal Variants” of Existing Terminids with New Planetary Modifier

Arrowhead senior character artist Vidar Rapp also teases that his favorite contribution, potentially a new enemy, is yet to come.

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Launches August 8th, Adds New Fire-Centric Weapons

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Launches August 8th, Adds New Fire-Centric Weapons

Two new armor sets, a Booster for unleashing flames on landing, and new cosmetics, including new capes and emotes, also inbound.

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom Launches August 6th, Adds New Enemies, Difficulty Tier, and More

Helldivers 2: Escalation of Freedom Launches August 6th, Adds New Enemies, Difficulty Tier, and More

A new environment variant, objectives, massive outposts and fortresses, and developments for the Galactic War are also inbound.

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Leaks, Includes “Fiery Weapons”

Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond Leaks, Includes “Fiery Weapons”

It also seemingly includes "life-saving armor", which could mean flame resistance for dealing with planets like Hellmire.

Helldivers 2 Datamine Discovers Orbital Illumination Flare Stratagem

Helldivers 2 Datamine Discovers Orbital Illumination Flare Stratagem

The stratagem will seemingly allow players to send up a flare that will illuminate an area while also attracting enemies.

Helldivers 2 Hotfix Fixes Crashes When Dropping Into Missions, Changing Settings

Helldivers 2 Hotfix Fixes Crashes When Dropping Into Missions, Changing Settings

Specific cases where players could get stuck in the Hellpod loading screen should also be fixed, though plenty of other issues remain.

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes FAF-14 Spear, Quasar Cannon, and Peak Physique Passive

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes FAF-14 Spear, Quasar Cannon, and Peak Physique Passive

The FAF-14 Spear will no longer cause a crash when aimed. Players worldwide can also finally use Japanese voice-overs on PS5 and PC.

Helldivers 2’s Next Update Will Bring More Than 100 Changes and Fixes

Helldivers 2’s Next Update Will Bring More Than 100 Changes and Fixes

Helldivers 2 is getting a host of improvements soon, including changes to enemy spawns and patrols.

Helldivers 2 – Viper Commandos Warbond Launches June 13th

Helldivers 2 – Viper Commandos Warbond Launches June 13th

It adds two new weapons, including a triple-barreled secondary shotgun, two new armor sets, jungle-themed skins and much more.

Concord Will Seemingly Launch for the Same Price as Helldivers 2

Concord Will Seemingly Launch for the Same Price as Helldivers 2

The upcoming first-person shooter's Australian PlayStation Store page mentions a $59.95, which is the same price Helldivers 2 is sold at in the region.

Helldivers 2 – EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit is Now Available

Helldivers 2 – EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit is Now Available

The new mech is equipped with two autocannons, making short work of enemy patrols, though it's less than ideal against heavies.

Helldivers 2 Saw a Peak of Over 750,000 Players Across PS5 and PC

Helldivers 2 Saw a Peak of Over 750,000 Players Across PS5 and PC

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO-turned-CCO Johan Pilested talks about Helldivers 2's success and reveals new details on its development.

Helldivers 2 Developer Doesn’t Want to Grow Too Fast, Wants to be “a Flagship Studio”

Helldivers 2 Developer Doesn’t Want to Grow Too Fast, Wants to be “a Flagship Studio”

The studio behind Helldivers 2 prides itself on its independence, and wants to be the kind of studio that developers dream of working with.

Helldivers 2 Will Have Slower Update Cadence Going Forward

Helldivers 2 Will Have Slower Update Cadence Going Forward

Slower updates for Helldivers 2 will benefit players and developers, according to the game's community manager.

Helldivers 2 Studio Recruits New CEO, Pilestedt Becomes Chief Creative Officer

Helldivers 2 Studio Recruits New CEO, Pilestedt Becomes Chief Creative Officer

Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt is stepping down as Arrowhead's CEO in order to be able to focus more on the creative side of the business.

Helldivers 2 is Rolling Back Enemy Spawns and Patrols Changes

Helldivers 2 is Rolling Back Enemy Spawns and Patrols Changes

The developer was too busy with the controversy surrounding Helldivers 2 needing PSN account linking to notice these problems earlier.

Helldivers 2’s Latest Patch is Live, Fixes Crashing Issues

Helldivers 2’s Latest Patch is Live, Fixes Crashing Issues

The minor patch doesn't add anything new to the game, but helps with stability and brings other miscellaneous fixes for known issues.

Helldivers 2 Sells 12 Million Units

Helldivers 2 Sells 12 Million Units

Arrowhead's co-op shooter has surpassed God of War Ragnarok's record to become the fastest-selling PlayStation-published title.

Helldivers 2 Developer Feels it’s “Gone Too Far in Some Areas” with Balance Changes

Helldivers 2 Developer Feels it’s “Gone Too Far in Some Areas” with Balance Changes

"It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed," admits Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 Developer Releases New Premium Warbond After Asking Community if it’s Too Soon

Helldivers 2 Developer Releases New Premium Warbond After Asking Community if it’s Too Soon

Helldivers 2 creative director Johann Pilstedt took to X to ask players if the studio should delay Polar Patriots to a later date.

Helldivers 2’s Latest Update Brings Bug Fixes, Increased Explosive Damage for R36-Eruptor

Helldivers 2’s Latest Update Brings Bug Fixes, Increased Explosive Damage for R36-Eruptor

The latest update to Helldivers 2 focuses largely on fixes for minor bugs and crashes.

Helldivers 2 Suffers Backlash as Sony Shoots Itself in the Foot With Mandatory PSN Linking

Helldivers 2 Suffers Backlash as Sony Shoots Itself in the Foot With Mandatory PSN Linking

Sony has since walked back its stance on account-linking for Steam players, but the whole fiasco raises questions for the future.

Helldivers 2 Won’t Require Steam and PlayStation Network Account Linking, Sony Says Following Backlash

Helldivers 2 Won’t Require Steam and PlayStation Network Account Linking, Sony Says Following Backlash

"We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable," Sony says.

Helldivers 2 Dev is “Talking Solutions with PlayStation” Amidst PSN Account Linking Fiasco

Helldivers 2 Dev is “Talking Solutions with PlayStation” Amidst PSN Account Linking Fiasco

"I am doing everything I can to speak for the community - but I don't have the final say," says Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 – Steam Issuing Refunds Following PSN Account Linking Backlash

Helldivers 2 – Steam Issuing Refunds Following PSN Account Linking Backlash

Though Steam refunds aren't allowed for games where players have over two hours of play time, the platform is issuing refunds even to players with over 200 hours in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 Has Been Delisted on Steam in Over 170 Countries

Helldivers 2 Has Been Delisted on Steam in Over 170 Countries

The co-op shooter is no longer available for sale on the platform in countries where PlayStation Network isn't available.

Helldivers 2 Director on PSN-Steam Account Linking Backlash – “I Guess it’s Warranted”

Helldivers 2 Director on PSN-Steam Account Linking Backlash – “I Guess it’s Warranted”

"I hope we will make it up and regain the trust by providing a continued great game experience," says Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 PC Players Will Soon be Required to Link Their Steam and PlayStation Network Accounts

Helldivers 2 PC Players Will Soon be Required to Link Their Steam and PlayStation Network Accounts

Account linking requirements were lifted due to technical issues upon the game's release, but Sony says they're soon going to be implemented again.

Helldivers 2 – Polar Patriots Warbond Goes Live on May 9th

Helldivers 2 – Polar Patriots Warbond Goes Live on May 9th

The new Premium Warbond adds three new primary weapons, a new grenade, pistol and Utility Booster, three armor sets, and more.

Helldivers 2 is a “Massive Hit” on PC and PS5, Says Circana Analyst

Helldivers 2 is a “Massive Hit” on PC and PS5, Says Circana Analyst

Circana's Matt Piscatella clarifies that either version would make the co-op shooter "the best-selling game in the US year to date."

Helldivers 2 Ranks 7th in Lifetime Dollar Sales for Sony-Published Titles in the US

Helldivers 2 Ranks 7th in Lifetime Dollar Sales for Sony-Published Titles in the US

Arrowhead Game Studios' acclaimed co-op shooter is still the best-selling premium title of the year to date in the United States.

Helldivers 2 – Massive Balance Patch Adjusts Multiple Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 – Massive Balance Patch Adjusts Multiple Weapons and Stratagems

There are numerous nerfs and buffs, while the recently released Airburst Rocket Launcher no longer detonates when shot near other players.

Sony is in “Very Early Preliminary Discussions” About Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox – Rumour

Sony is in “Very Early Preliminary Discussions” About Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox – Rumour

Sony is beginning to look into the possibility of bringing Arrowhead Game Studios' acclaimed co-op shooter to Xbox, it's been claimed.

Helldivers 2 Director Says Bug Fixes and New Content Have to be Worked on Simultaneously to “Stay Relevant”

Helldivers 2 Director Says Bug Fixes and New Content Have to be Worked on Simultaneously to “Stay Relevant”

Helldivers 2 will continue staying relevant only by balancing new content and bug fixes, according to Arrowhead boss Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes CE-27 Ground Breaker Armor Passive, Various Crashes

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes CE-27 Ground Breaker Armor Passive, Various Crashes

Arrowhead is also looking into issues like the Superior Packing Methodology module not working, misfiring Arc weapons, and more.

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Explains Why it Does Not Have a Transmog System

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Explains Why it Does Not Have a Transmog System

The studio CEO describes Helldivers 2 having a transmog system to confusing an apple for a piece of bacon.

Helldivers 2 Topped PS Store Charts for March Again, Dragon’s Dogma 2 at No. 3

Helldivers 2 Topped PS Store Charts for March Again, Dragon’s Dogma 2 at No. 3

Meanwhile, Rise of the Ronin entered the charts at No. 5 in Europe, and No. 9 in the United States and Canada.

Helldivers 2 – Democratic Detonation Warbond is Now Live

Helldivers 2 – Democratic Detonation Warbond is Now Live

Three new explosive primary weapons, armor sets, a new Thermite grenade, Booster and a secondary Grenade Pistol are available now.

Helldivers 2 is Setting New Standards for Live Service Games and Ongoing Storytelling

Helldivers 2 is Setting New Standards for Live Service Games and Ongoing Storytelling

Few games have ever used their live service nature as well as Helldivers 2 has done so far.

Helldivers 2’s Automatons Are Back, and They’re Pissed

Helldivers 2’s Automatons Are Back, and They’re Pissed

Shortly after what seemed like a conclusive victory over the faction, the bots have returned with full strength and double the fury.

Two Months After Launch, Helldivers 2 is Still Performing Incredibly Well on Steam

Two Months After Launch, Helldivers 2 is Still Performing Incredibly Well on Steam

The game's concurrent user count recently climbed to over 345,000, and it's also the best-selling game on Steam right now.

Helldivers 2 is Outpacing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Sales in the UK

Helldivers 2 is Outpacing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Sales in the UK

The co-op shooter was the UK's best-selling game in March, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Dragon's Dogma 2 also performing strongly.

Helldivers 2 Players Have Annihilated the Automaton Faction

Helldivers 2 Players Have Annihilated the Automaton Faction

Players have completed a Major Order calling for the faction's destruction, though a new threat could be waiting in the wings.

Helldivers 2’s Next Warbond Arrives April 11, Bringing Explosive New Weapons

Helldivers 2’s Next Warbond Arrives April 11, Bringing Explosive New Weapons

The new Warbond, dubbed Democratic Detonation, will add several new weapons, secondary weapons, armour sets, and more.

Helldivers 2 Adds Automaton Walkers and Gunships

Helldivers 2 Adds Automaton Walkers and Gunships

After the game's latest patch, players report brand new threats on Automaton planets requiring excessive firepower to defeat.

Helldivers 2 Patch Increases Level Cap to 150, Adds Blizzards and Sandstorms

Helldivers 2 Patch Increases Level Cap to 150, Adds Blizzards and Sandstorms

The update also brings tweaks and balancing adjustments for some mission types, weapons, enemies, and more.

Helldivers 2 – 10 Improvements It Needs

Helldivers 2 – 10 Improvements It Needs

One of this year's biggest surprises, Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 is a phenomenal co-op game. However, it could be even better.

Helldivers 2 Director Hopes to See the Franchise Become One of PlayStation’s Biggest

Helldivers 2 Director Hopes to See the Franchise Become One of PlayStation’s Biggest

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt says that would be "a childhood dream come true."

Helldivers 2 – LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems Now Available

Helldivers 2 – LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems Now Available

The new weapons arrive just in time to help players battle the Automatons, though the Quasar Cannon may be situational.

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes from Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Freezes from Arc-Based Weapons and Stratagems

The new patch ensures the Arc-12 Blitzer, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower will no longer cause players' games to freeze when used.

Helldivers 2’s Newest Major Order Wants Players to Eliminate All Automatons

Helldivers 2’s Newest Major Order Wants Players to Eliminate All Automatons

Super Earth continues to be unreasonably aggressive in its mission to spread democracy.

Helldivers 2 Director Says Appearance of Flying Bugs Was “Only a Matter of Time”

Helldivers 2 Director Says Appearance of Flying Bugs Was “Only a Matter of Time”

The Helldivers 2 developer's CEO has previously referred to flying bug sightings as propaganda by "bug sympathizers".

Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Were February’s Best-Selling Games in the US

Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Were February’s Best-Selling Games in the US

Helldivers 2 has also become the best-selling game of 2024 in the US so far, with 60 percent of its sales coming on Steam.

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit, Adjusts Planetary Hazard Spawn Rates

Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit, Adjusts Planetary Hazard Spawn Rates

The Exosuit will no longer blow up players when firing missiles while turning and can still use melee abilities when damaged.

Helldivers 2 Players Report Mysterious Blue Lasers, Potential Third Faction Incoming

Helldivers 2 Players Report Mysterious Blue Lasers, Potential Third Faction Incoming

The Illuminate could be gearing up to appear in Arrowhead Game Studios' sequel and possess even more advanced technology.

Helldivers 2 Has Sold Over 8 Million Copies, Analyst Estimates

Helldivers 2 Has Sold Over 8 Million Copies, Analyst Estimates

TD Cowen's Doug Creutz also reveals that sales figures are growing weekly and believes it's "performed well ahead of expectations."

Helldivers 2 – Cutting Edge Premium Warbond is Now Available

Helldivers 2 – Cutting Edge Premium Warbond is Now Available

Three new primary weapons, armor, a Stun Grenade, pistol, capes, and emotes are available alongside a new potent new passive.

Helldivers 2 Adds Flying Bugs, Denies Their Existence

Helldivers 2 Adds Flying Bugs, Denies Their Existence

Arrowhead Game Studios' excellent live service roadmap for its acclaimed co-op shooter continues onward with another surprise.

Helldivers 2 Patch Nerfs Spawn Rate of Armored Enemies on Higher Difficulties

Helldivers 2 Patch Nerfs Spawn Rate of Armored Enemies on Higher Difficulties

It also reduces the health of Charger heads, making them easier for players to dispatch with the Recoilless Rifle and EAT-17.

Helldivers 2’s Latest Major Order Tasks Players with Inoculating Umlaut Sector of Terminids Permanently

Helldivers 2’s Latest Major Order Tasks Players with Inoculating Umlaut Sector of Terminids Permanently

Helldivers 2's latest major order promises to rid the Umlaut sector of the Terminid threat permanently.

Helldivers 2 Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Helldivers 2 Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Available for PlayStation 5 and PC, the live service co-op shooter has taken players by storm since launching last month.

Helldivers 2 Tops PS Store Charts for February, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Comes Second

Helldivers 2 Tops PS Store Charts for February, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Comes Second

The two titles occupied the top two positions in the PlayStation Store download charts for both Europe and North America.

Helldivers 2 – EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is Now Live

Helldivers 2 – EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is Now Live

Players can pilot the long-awaited mech suit, slaying enemies with machine gun fire or shooting down dropships with rockets.

Helldivers 2 Was February’s Best-Selling Game in the UK

Helldivers 2 Was February’s Best-Selling Game in the UK

Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones entered the monthly charts at No. 4 and No. 8 respectively, seeing disappointing sales.

Helldivers 2 Kicks off Major Order to Liberate Exosuit Manufacturing Planet

Helldivers 2 Kicks off Major Order to Liberate Exosuit Manufacturing Planet

Helldivers 2 players will have to work hard in order to bring usable mech suits into the game, thanks to the new major order.

Helldivers 2 is Adding New Armour, Weapons, Capes, and More

Helldivers 2 is Adding New Armour, Weapons, Capes, and More

A new Warbond, dubbed Cutting Edge, will go live next week, bringing more new content to the co-op shooter.

Helldivers 2 Patch Adds Fire Tornadoes, Meteor Showers, and More

Helldivers 2 Patch Adds Fire Tornadoes, Meteor Showers, and More

The patch also makes several balancing adjustments, while also making Eradicate missions twice as long as before.

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Says PlayStation Acquisition Rumours Are “Fake”

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Says PlayStation Acquisition Rumours Are “Fake”

The Helldivers 2 studio hasn't been acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment, contrary to some recent rumours.

Helldivers 2 is Getting the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit Stratagem “Soon”

Helldivers 2 is Getting the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit Stratagem “Soon”

After all the rumours and datamining, the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit is finally a confirmed player-controlled mech coming to Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 Sales in the US Continued to Increase in its Third Week

Helldivers 2 Sales in the US Continued to Increase in its Third Week

In a rare occurrence for video game sales, Helldivers 2's sales in the US rose in its third week, after having also risen in its second.

Helldivers 2 Will Seemingly Also Add Vehicles Soon

Helldivers 2 Will Seemingly Also Add Vehicles Soon

Gameplay clips have emerged online, showing a variety of new vehicles that some players have already managed to get their hands on.

Palworld and Helldivers 2 Have Several Lessons to Teach Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones

Palworld and Helldivers 2 Have Several Lessons to Teach Suicide Squad and Skull and Bones

The two surprise hits of this quarter have also had extensive development periods but showcase a fundamental difference in their approaches.

Helldivers 2 Will Seemingly Add Mechs Soon

Helldivers 2 Will Seemingly Add Mechs Soon

Some players have managed to get their hands on mech, even though they haven't yet been officially added into the game.

Helldivers 2 Patch Improves Login Speed on PS5, Fixes Unlimited Stratagem Glitch

Helldivers 2 Patch Improves Login Speed on PS5, Fixes Unlimited Stratagem Glitch

Arrowhead is also investigating issues like Personal Orders not appearing, Light/Medium/Heavy armor sets not working as intended and more.

Helldivers 2 is Getting Even More Popular – Here’s Why

Helldivers 2 is Getting Even More Popular – Here’s Why

Despite multiple server issues, big-name competitors and a live-service approach, Arrowhead's shooter continues to pull in players.

Helldivers 2 Sales More Than Doubled in the US in its Second Week

Helldivers 2 Sales More Than Doubled in the US in its Second Week

"Inverse decays are rare, this large a week two jump even more so, especially outside the Holiday window," says Circana analyst Mat Piscatella.

Helldivers 2 Datamine Reportedly Reveals New Stratagems, Illuminate Faction

Helldivers 2 Datamine Reportedly Reveals New Stratagems, Illuminate Faction

A Medic Backpack, Mini Missiles and Nuke are reportedly being added, while the Illuminate will allegedly have new units.

Helldivers 2 Ranks Fourth in UK Physical Charts After Rare Sales Increase

Helldivers 2 Ranks Fourth in UK Physical Charts After Rare Sales Increase

Sales for the co-op shooter are up by 20 percent in its third week. Meanwhile, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Skull and Bones sales are down.

Helldivers 2 – Arrowhead CEO Teases 3 Million Copies Sold

Helldivers 2 – Arrowhead CEO Teases 3 Million Copies Sold

The studio's CEO Johan Pilestedt teased a massive new milestone after initially announcing almost one million units sold.

Helldivers 2 Developer is Working on “Some Real Cool Stuff”

Helldivers 2 Developer is Working on “Some Real Cool Stuff”

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt says the development team is ready to "resume our original plan" for post-launch content.

Helldivers 2 Now Supports up to 700,000 Concurrent Players

Helldivers 2 Now Supports up to 700,000 Concurrent Players

Helldivers 2's server woes are slowly being addressed by its developer as it prepares for a big influx of players over the weekend.

Helldivers 2 Was Developed Using the Same Obsolete Game Engine as its Predecessor

Helldivers 2 Was Developed Using the Same Obsolete Game Engine as its Predecessor

Helldivers 2 was made using a game engine for which support had ended back in 2018—Autodesk Stingray.

Helldivers 2 Enters Steam’s All-Time Top 20 with Over 450,000 Concurrent Players

Helldivers 2 Enters Steam’s All-Time Top 20 with Over 450,000 Concurrent Players

The co-op third-person shooter has hit a new peak of over 457,000 concurrent players on Steam, which is the 20th highest peak a game has ever seen on the platform.

Helldivers 2 Patch Adds Automatic Retry for Quickplay, Preps for “Increased Server Load”

Helldivers 2 Patch Adds Automatic Retry for Quickplay, Preps for “Increased Server Load”

Adjustments for Civilian Extract mission difficulty are also live, but issues like login rate limiting and unregistered rewards remain.

Helldivers 2 Director Recommends Waiting to Buy the Game Until Server Problems Are Fixed

Helldivers 2 Director Recommends Waiting to Buy the Game Until Server Problems Are Fixed

Helldivers 2's director doesn't want players that bought the game to be unable to play because of server queues.

Helldivers 2 Developer is Rolling Out Updates This Week to Fix “Most Serious Problems”

Helldivers 2 Developer is Rolling Out Updates This Week to Fix “Most Serious Problems”

The studio is hoping to tackle Helldivers 2's problems with matchmaking, login, and server load.

Helldivers 2 Crosses 400,000 Concurrent Steam Players, Overtakes Grand Theft Auto 5

Helldivers 2 Crosses 400,000 Concurrent Steam Players, Overtakes Grand Theft Auto 5

Arrowhead's acclaimed third-person co-op shooter continues to build momentum, peaking at 409,367 concurrent players on PC.

Helldivers 2 – 15 Quality of Life Changes and Features It Needs

Helldivers 2 – 15 Quality of Life Changes and Features It Needs

Helldivers 2 is already an exceptional co-op shooter, but a few quality-of-life changes and additions would improve it further.

Helldivers 2 Developer Increases Concurrent Players Cap to 450,000 Due to Overcrowded Servers

Helldivers 2 Developer Increases Concurrent Players Cap to 450,000 Due to Overcrowded Servers

Arrowhead Game Studios says it will "continue to work with our partners to get the ceiling raised", though you may still run into progression and server issues.

Helldivers 2’s Peak Concurrent User Count on Steam Has Overtaken Destiny 2 and Starfield

Helldivers 2’s Peak Concurrent User Count on Steam Has Overtaken Destiny 2 and Starfield

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's co-op shooter now boasts a peak of over 333,000 concurrent players on Steam.

Helldivers 2 Guide – Best Stratagems and How to Unlock Them

Helldivers 2 Guide – Best Stratagems and How to Unlock Them

There are several options to help the fight for Super Earth. Here are the best ones to unlock as soon as they become available.

Helldivers 2 Overtakes Halo Infinite’s Peak Concurrent User Count on Steam

Helldivers 2 Overtakes Halo Infinite’s Peak Concurrent User Count on Steam

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's co-op third-person shooter is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down, having hit a new peak concurrent user count of over 276,000 players.

Helldivers 2 Will “Probably” Add Cross-Progression “Sometime in the Future”

Helldivers 2 Will “Probably” Add Cross-Progression “Sometime in the Future”

"We didn't think enough people would be interested so we decided to cut it - but now it seems there's a significant part of the audience that is playing on both platforms," says Arrowhead Game Studios...

Helldivers 2 Developer is Working on a New Roadmap

Helldivers 2 Developer is Working on a New Roadmap

The last roadmap is "very out of date in comparison to what we now want to do," said Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 255,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 255,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

The co-op shooter is continuing to move from strength to strength with a consistently growing PC userbase.

Helldivers 2 Update Brings Two New Worlds, New Goal of Defending Against Automatons

Helldivers 2 Update Brings Two New Worlds, New Goal of Defending Against Automatons

Helldivers 2 players will have to hit pause on their war against alien bugs for the time being and instead focus on Automatons.

Phil Spencer Doesn’t See Any Benefit in Helldivers 2 Not Being on Xbox

Phil Spencer Doesn’t See Any Benefit in Helldivers 2 Not Being on Xbox

"When I look at a game like Helldivers 2, I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox," says the Xbox boss.

Helldivers 2 is Superior to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Here’s Why

Helldivers 2 is Superior to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Here’s Why

Both titles aim for live-service excellence, but Arrowhead's shooter is the clear winner with its gameplay, structure and monetization.

Helldivers 2 Won’t Receive PvP; Arrowhead Wants to “Reduce Toxic Elements”

Helldivers 2 Won’t Receive PvP; Arrowhead Wants to “Reduce Toxic Elements”

CEO Johan Pilestedt says, "We want an environment that's supportive, fun and where we all are fighting on the same side!"

Helldivers 2 Studio is Looking to Expand Development Team for Future Content Plans

Helldivers 2 Studio is Looking to Expand Development Team for Future Content Plans

The studio behind Helldivers 2 seems to have ambitious post-launch content plans for the game, and is thus looking to expand its development team.

Helldivers 2 Patch Addresses Issues with Crashes, Matchmaking, and More

Helldivers 2 Patch Addresses Issues with Crashes, Matchmaking, and More

Patch 01.000.006 has gone live for the co-op third-person shooter on both PlayStation 5 and PC.

Helldivers 2 Crosses 200,000 Peak Concurrent Players on Steam

Helldivers 2 Crosses 200,000 Peak Concurrent Players on Steam

After becoming PlayStation Studios' biggest launch on Steam, the co-op shooter has peaked at 203,644 concurrent players.

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Earn Super Credits

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Earn Super Credits

While you could spend real money on them, Super Credits are also earned in-game. Here are the best ways to get some quickly.

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Farm XP and Level up Quickly

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Farm XP and Level up Quickly

Leveling up unlocks new Stratagems, which means more ways to wreak havoc on your enemies. Here's how to quickly earn XP to level up.

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Get Samples and Best Ship Modules

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Get Samples and Best Ship Modules

Ship Modules are the key to improving your Stratagems, but they require different kinds of Samples. Here's how to farm them.

Helldivers 2’s Peak Concurrent User Count Nears 200,000 on Steam

Helldivers 2’s Peak Concurrent User Count Nears 200,000 on Steam

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's co-op third-person shooter now has a peak of 196,089 concurrent players on Steam.

Helldivers 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Helldivers 2 Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

The brutal co-op shooter doesn't outline some of its best tips. Here are 15 things you should know when delivering democracy.

Helldivers 2 (PS5) Review – Welcome to the Roughnecks

Helldivers 2 (PS5) Review – Welcome to the Roughnecks

While there are plenty of launch issues to fix, Arrowhead Game Studios' live-service shooter is an explosively good time.

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Earn Medals Quickly

Helldivers 2 Guide – How to Earn Medals Quickly

Completing Operations and Personal Orders is one method, but you can also gain some from exploring the surrounding area during a mission.

Helldivers 2 Developer – We Really “Applied Ourselves to Not Make it Pay-to-Win”

Helldivers 2 Developer – We Really “Applied Ourselves to Not Make it Pay-to-Win”

"If people want to support this title, they have an option, but we are never forcing anyone to do so," said CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2’s Overcrowded Servers Are Causing Login and Reward Issues

Helldivers 2’s Overcrowded Servers Are Causing Login and Reward Issues

In a nutshell, Arrowhead Game Studios' co-op third-person shooter is suffering from unexpected success.

Helldivers 2 Has Surpassed 360,000 Concurrent Players Across PS5 and PC

Helldivers 2 Has Surpassed 360,000 Concurrent Players Across PS5 and PC

Arrowhead Game Studios' co-op shooter has attracted a sizeable audience on both platforms.

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 155,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 155,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's co-op third-person shooter continues to attract a wide playerbase on the platform.

Helldivers 2 – What is Going on?

Helldivers 2 – What is Going on?

The live-service third-person shooter has seen some mixed reactions to a few practices, but player impressions are positive so far.

Helldivers 2 Has Sold Around 1 Million Units

Helldivers 2 Has Sold Around 1 Million Units

The shooter launched on February 8th for PC and PS5, and sales are "blowing through the estimates", per studio CEO Johan Pilestedt.

Helldivers 2 Spent Nearly 8 Years in Development

Helldivers 2 Spent Nearly 8 Years in Development

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt reveals that the shooter was in the works for "seven years, 11 months, and 26 days."

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 119,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 119,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

The co-op third-person shooter becomes the first Sony game to surpass 100,000 concurrent players on the platform.

Helldivers 2 Gets New Update on PC with Fixes for Crashes and Matchmaking

Helldivers 2 Gets New Update on PC with Fixes for Crashes and Matchmaking

The latest Helldivers 2 update is the studio's first step at trying to fix some of the issues faced by players.

Helldivers 2 Developer Explains Use of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat on PC Version

Helldivers 2 Developer Explains Use of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat on PC Version

Arrowhead Game Studios explains why it opted to use the notorious GameGuard anti-cheat system.

Helldivers 2 is Sony’s Biggest Steam Launch to Date

Helldivers 2 is Sony’s Biggest Steam Launch to Date

Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's co-op third-person shooter surpassed a peak of 81,000 concurrent players on Steam, overtaking God of War's all-time peak.

Helldivers 2 Developer Announces Hotfix For Matchmaking Problems and Crashes

Helldivers 2 Developer Announces Hotfix For Matchmaking Problems and Crashes

The studio is working hard to fix many issues that have caused Helldivers 2's Steam reviews to plummet down to "Mixed".

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 57,000 Concurrent Players on Steam at Launch

Helldivers 2 Surpasses 57,000 Concurrent Players on Steam at Launch

That's the third-best launch on the platform for a PlayStation Studios game to date, behind God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man.

Helldivers 2 Will Receive Free Post-Launch Story Updates

Helldivers 2 Will Receive Free Post-Launch Story Updates

Players will "witness events unfold" in Galactic War with the universe growing and offering "new tools, new challenges, and new threats."

Helldivers 2 Gets New Trailer Explaining the Story So Far

Helldivers 2 Gets New Trailer Explaining the Story So Far

The new Helldivers 2 trailer showcases the threat posed by tyrannical Terminids and the socialist Automatons.

Helldivers 2 Will Receive New Enemies, Biomes, and Objectives for Free

Helldivers 2 Will Receive New Enemies, Biomes, and Objectives for Free

Arrowhead Game Studios' Johan Pilestedt says the team are "constantly going to add more stuff to the game" and "expand the experience."

Helldivers 2 – Global Launch Timings Revealed

Helldivers 2 – Global Launch Timings Revealed

The brutal co-op third-person shooter launches on February 8th at 1 AM PDT worldwide for PS5 and PC and takes a live service approach.

Helldivers 2 Trailer Showcases Action-Packed Combat, Mechs Confirmed

Helldivers 2 Trailer Showcases Action-Packed Combat, Mechs Confirmed

The co-op shooter launches on February 8th for PS5 and PC. It supports cross-platform play and new features like Warbonds.

Helldivers 2 – Warbonds, Super Credits, and Superstore Detailed

Helldivers 2 – Warbonds, Super Credits, and Superstore Detailed

Warbonds contain "pages of unlockable content", with Premium versions that players use Super Credits to unlock the items they want.

Helldivers 2 Trailer Outlines Galactic War, Orders, and Operations

Helldivers 2 Trailer Outlines Galactic War, Orders, and Operations

Major Orders progress the campaign with the community, but you can undertake Personal Orders to earn additional rewards.

Helldivers 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Helldivers 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Here's what you should know about Arrowhead Game Studios and Sony's upcoming co-op shooter.

Helldivers 2 Features Terrain Deformation and Procedural Generation

Helldivers 2 Features Terrain Deformation and Procedural Generation

Terrain deforms naturally with explosions in the third-person shooter, while procedurally generated levels are seemingly returning.

Helldivers 2 Has Gone Gold

Helldivers 2 Has Gone Gold

Arrowhead's brutal third-person shooter launches on February 8th for PS5 and PC and features cross-platform multiplayer.

Helldivers 2 Gets New Launch Trailer Ahead of February 8 Release

Helldivers 2 Gets New Launch Trailer Ahead of February 8 Release

The latest Helldivers 2 trailer showcases players fighting for freedom, liberty and "managed" democracy.

Helldivers 2 PC Requirements Revealed, 100 GB Space Needed

Helldivers 2 PC Requirements Revealed, 100 GB Space Needed

The shooter requires a solid state drive for 1080p/60 FPS at Medium settings but can run on a 7200 RPM HDD at the very minimum.

Helldivers 2 Receives New PC Features Trailer, Crossplay Confirmed

Helldivers 2 Receives New PC Features Trailer, Crossplay Confirmed

The PC version of Arrowhead Game Studios' sequel supports 4K resolution, mouse and keyboard controls and the PS5's DualSense.

Helldivers 2 Delayed to February 28th, Per Sony’s CES 2024 Presser

Helldivers 2 Delayed to February 28th, Per Sony’s CES 2024 Presser

Arrowhead Game Studios and PlayStation haven't issued any statement on potential delays for the co-op third-person shooter.

Helldivers 2 Trailer Showcases the Automaton Faction, Pre-orders Now Live

Helldivers 2 Trailer Showcases the Automaton Faction, Pre-orders Now Live

The Standard Edition costs $39.99, while the Deluxe Edition is $59.99 and includes an armor set, cape, weapon, Premium Warbond, and more.

Helldivers 2 Delayed to February 8, 2024

Helldivers 2 Delayed to February 8, 2024

Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios have showcased gameplay footage for the upcoming multiplayer shooter, which is now set to launch next year.

Helldivers 2 Potentially Releasing in October – Rumor

Helldivers 2 Potentially Releasing in October – Rumor

The co-op third-person shooter is out fairly soon for PS5 and PC, according to a Sony partnership program mission briefing.

Helldivers 2 Receives New Co-op Gameplay and Stratagem Details

Helldivers 2 Receives New Co-op Gameplay and Stratagem Details

Call in shield generators and armor-piercing weapons to support your teammates, or shoot them in the back, thanks to friendly fire.

Helldivers 2 Announced, Launches for PS5 and PC This Year

Helldivers 2 Announced, Launches for PS5 and PC This Year

Unlike its predecessor, Helldivers 2 will be a fully third person experience. It's due out later this year.

Helldivers 2 Trailer Footage Gets Leaked Before Offical Announcement

Helldivers 2 Trailer Footage Gets Leaked Before Offical Announcement

Helldivers 2 seems to be a real game if this leaked trailer footage is anything to go by. Unfortunately, the leaked footage has since been taken down.

Helldivers Developer Working on Next-Gen, AAA Third Person Shooter

Helldivers Developer Working on Next-Gen, AAA Third Person Shooter

It will feature "innovative co-op" and allow players to "alter the course of the game."

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