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Helldivers II

Helldivers II is the follow-up to the 2015 multiplayer top-down single-player/co-op shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. The sequel, which has shifted gears to a third-person shooter format, drops players into the boots of elite super-soldiers who fight to protect Super Earth from invading alien forces while taking the fight to those who threaten the "democracy of Super Earth."

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Helldivers 2
Shooter
Systems
PC-1
9/10
10.0/10
Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 90%
Released
February 8, 2024
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
Developer(s)
Arrowhead Game Studios
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
bitsquid

Franchise
Helldivers
Prequel(s)
Helldivers 2 Helldiver soldier with Death Korps of Krieg Warhammer soldier
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Some armor in Helldivers 2 resembles the Death Korps of Krieg soldiers from Warhammer that you can get by farming for Super Credits during missions.

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An eagle-eyed PlayStation discovers that one of the year's biggest titles just got a major discount for the first time since its release.

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One of 2024's biggest titles has dropped to "Mostly Negative" reviews on Steam following several recent updates that have disappointed the community.

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Helldivers 2's Flamethrower Fumble Is The Least Of Its Worries
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Fans are upset at yet another nerf to flamethrowers in Helldivers 2. However, while it is a problem, the real issues with the game are far greater.

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New Helldivers 2 Warbond Is Bringing More Of The Chaos That Keeps Me Coming Back
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Helldivers 2 is set to receive yet another Warbond, and I have no doubt it will continue the game’s tradition of bombastic, hilarious chaos.

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I'm Worried The Best Part Of Helldivers 2 Is Being Forgotten In The New Update
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The largest update yet for Helldiver 2, Escalation of Freedom, is coming, but I’m worried that my favorite part of the game is taking a back seat.

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New Helldivers 2 Update Probably Won’t Have What’s Needed To Revive The Game
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The new Escalation of Freedom update for Helldivers 2 promises to add a lot of content to the game, but will it be enough to bring players back?

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Helldivers 2 is getting its biggest content update yet on August 6. Known as Escalation of Freedom, it brings a variety of changes and additions.

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The greatest co-op shooters span a wide range of gameplay possibilities, but they're all united in offering a lot of fun to be had with friends.

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New Helldivers 2 Update Has One Small Change That Makes Higher Difficulties Way Easier
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Helldivers 2 recently released notes on a new update. These new changes have given players a way to make the game's harder missions easier to .

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PlayStation has made a controversial mandate for its PC games on Steam. With no plans to reverse its decision, it could be a big mistake for players.

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Helldivers 2 has a lot of different metrics for progression, the simplest being player rank, which was increased post-launch to provide more rewards.

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An amazing Helldivers 2 mod transforms the game into Star Wars: The Clone Wars as players step into the armor of Rex, Cody, and Hunter.

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The Meridia Supercolony In Helldivers 2 Is Really, Really Bad News
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The current Helldivers 2 story has Meridia taken over by a Supercolony, and the introduction of new enemies could make Terminids deadlier than ever.

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Helldiver looking triumphant with the PlayStation logo.
Helldivers 2 Policy Reversal Has To Teach PlayStation The Right Lesson
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Sony initially required PC Helldivers 2 players to obtain a PSN , causing massive backlash. Sony needs to avoid repeating its mistakes.

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A Helldiver with a rocket launcher and a planet in the background from Helldivers 2
How To Defend Planets in Helldivers 2
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In Helldivers 2, it’s not enough to liberate planets from the Terminid and Automaton menace, but we must also defend these territories from attacks.

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A giant terminid attacking a helldiver with a helldiver using a flamethrower.
Helldivers 2 Update Finally Fixes Its Most Broken Weapons
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The latest update to Helldivers 2 has fixed some persistent issues with its greatest weapons, Here’s what’s changed since patch 1.000.302.

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Two Helldivers 2 soldiers in the foreground, with an exploding ship behind them.
Helldivers 2 Free Cosmetic May Be Lost Forever After PSN Debacle
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The Associate Community Manager for Helldivers 2 revealed they were working on a free cosmetic for linking PSN s that may never been seen.

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A Helldiver's helmet in white alongside another wearing a cape inspired by the game's negative Steam reviews
Helldivers 2's Terrible Steam Reviews Might Appear As In-Game Cosmetic
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After forcing Sony to backtrack its PSN -sharing requirement, the Helldivers 2 community wants to its win with topical cosmetics.

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