Helldivers 2: Release date, story, co-op, more

Helldivers 2 is the upcoming third-person shooter coming from Arrowhead Game Studios, and the game has piqued the interest of players following its announcement in 2023. So, here’s everything to know about Helldivers 2 including the release date, gameplay, co-op, and more.

Helldivers 2 is the sequel to 2015’s Helldivers and it builds upon its predecessor in many different ways. Set in the future, the game lets players band together to take on deadly creatures on different planets. The game is set for release in 2024, just like other major releases including Skull and Bones, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Its focus on team-based gameplay and action-packed combat has attracted the interest of many players. So if you’re looking forward to the game, here’s everything to know about Helldivers 2, including the release date, gameplay, co-op, and more.

• Helldivers 2 release date
• Helldivers 2 platforms
• Helldivers 2 story & setting
• Helldivers 2 gameplay
• Helldivers 2 co-op details
• Helldivers 2 trailers

Helldivers 2 release date

Helldivers 2 will be released on February 8. The game was initially announced during last year’s PlayStation Showcase. Its release date was confirmed during September 2023’s State of Play, which featured gameplay footage from Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 platforms

Helldivers 2 will be available on PS5 and PC. There is no word on an Xbox release for the game but it remains unlike as the first title also skipped Microsoft consoles, and the game is being published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Helldivers 2 story & setting

Helldivers 2 is set in a dystopian world, where a fictional iteration of Earth titled ‘Super Earth’ is facing hostile invaders from all parts of the galaxy. The game’s universe is in a state of galactic war, and it’s on the Helldivers to protect their home.

This elite peacekeeping force is tasked with landing on alien planets and eliminating hordes of hostile creatures. Helldivers are also asked to retrieve bits of technology during their missions. The game’s general tone is laced with political satire, with themes of ‘spreading democracy’ present throughout.

Helldivers 2 gameplay

Helldivers 2’s gameplay is rooted in third-person shooter-style combat. The core experience revolves around landing on different planets and fighting their inhabitants. The combat areas are significantly larger than the first game, and players can utilize a diverse range of weapons and gadgets to complete their objectives.

The game allows teams of up to four players, and coordinating with your teammates is essential. Whether it’s getting your fellow Helldiver out of a tricky spot or reloading your teammate’s RPG, squads will need to function as a unit.

Helldivers 2 co-op details

Helldivers 2 can be played solo or with up to four players in online co-op. Since there is no dedicated single-player mode or story campaign, solo players will have to tweak the difficulty settings accordingly.

The game also features full cross-play between PC and PS5 players for online co-op.

Helldivers 2 trailers

Helldivers 2 has received five trailers so far. The first was an announcement trailer that aired as part of the 2023 PlayStation Showcase, while subsequent trailers have shown off gameplay, pre-order bonuses, and more.

Check them all out below:

Helldivers 2 – Announce Trailer

Helldivers 2 – Co-op and combat trailer

Helldivers 2 – Gameplay Extended trailer

Helldivers 2 – Automaton Pre-Order Trailer

Helldivers 2 – Official PC Features Trailer

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