News
Dispatches
HOLIDAY TIDINGS
The Spirit of Reckoning has left a present for all Helldivers, who proved their virtue this year through unhestitating sacrifice in defense of Freedom. All Helldivers will find the StA-X3 W.A.S.P. LAUNCHER Stratagem waiting in their Armory.
HOLIDAY SONG
All Helldivers are invited to join in the classic holiday carol "Here They Come a'Reckonin':"
Oh, here they come a'Recknonin', O'er hill and vale, Children play, bombs away, Super Earth we hail!
Here they come a'Reckonin', Justice justly served, Flowers grow, blood will flow, Peace on Super Earth!
HOLIDAY TIDINGS
On the Second Day of the Festival of Reckoning, the Helldivers are given access to a bounty of Explosive weaponry.
Patch Notes
Info about the Game
Helldivers 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the cooperative third-person shooter game, Helldivers. Released in February 2024, the game has received positive reviews and has sold over 8 million units within the first two months of its release.
Gameplay Updates and Features
- Helldivers 2 features a third-person shooter gameplay, unlike the top-down shooter of the first game.
- The game retains the use of 'stratagems' from the previous title, such as cluster bombs, sentry guns, and supply pods.
- Friendly fire is always on, and the game's armor system is inspired by real-world firearms against armored targets.
- Cooperative multiplayer supports up to four players, but there is no dedicated single-player campaign.
- The game features optional cross-play between PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms.
- Players can earn various in-game currencies, including 'war-bond medals', 'requisition slips', and 'super credits', to unlock new weapons and stratagems.
- Players contribute to the collective "liberation" of planets, which is displayed on the Galactic Map.
Recent Updates and Patch Notes
Helldivers 2 has received regular updates and improvements since its launch in February 2024. Some of the recent updates include:
- April 3rd, 2024: Players who fought on the brutal Malevelon Creek planet were rewarded with a customizable cape.
- March 15th, 2024: The game reached 8 million units sold and 450,000 concurrent players on Steam.
- March 2nd, 2024: Arrowhead Games CEO Johan Pilestedt addressed the comparisons between Helldivers 2 and the Halo franchise.
- February 24th, 2024: The game surpassed Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Fortnite as the most actively played game on the PlayStation Network.