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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
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)

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Helldivers 2 Heart Of Democracy Gameplay
"Democracy Burns": Helldivers 2 Takes The Fight Home In New Update
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The Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy update is now live, returning players to Super Earth to repel the Illuminate invasion in a battle for the planet.

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A Helldiver with a burning Super Earth reflected in their visor.
“Battle On Super Earth Is Inevitable”: Massive Helldivers 2 Update Adds Weapon Customization & New Illuminate
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A huge new update has come to Helldivers 2, bringing more Illuminate enemies, long-awaited weapon customization, and the imminent fall of Super Earth.

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Helldivers 2 Masters of Ceremony Warbond trailer screenshot.
“That’s It?” Helldivers 2 Players Are Calling New Warbond “Unacceptable” For How Few Items Are Included
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A new Warbond, Masters of Ceremony, is coming to Helldivers 2 in a week, but players are already bemoaning what it offers compared to past Warbonds.

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Helldivers 2 soldiers with an Xbox and PlayStation logo.
New Helldivers 2 Trailer Mysteriously Taken Down, With "Tinfoil Hat" Theories Hoping It Means Imminent Xbox Release [Updated]
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A new Helldivers 2 trailer seems to have been ed then removed by PlayStation, but its tone is making players think it’s finally coming to Xbox.

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Helldiver with the Galactic Map and Planets from Helldivers 2.
A Whole Planet Has Disappeared From Helldivers 2 - And No, It Wasn’t The Illuminate’s Fault This Time
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In a bizarre and unexpected turn, Helldivers 2 players found they couldn’t land on a planet because it had mysteriously vanished from the game.

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A Helldiver standing in front of a collage of battle scenes, with others fighting Terminids.
“We Are Cooking”: Helldivers 2 Shares Warbond Announcement Date & “Exciting News To Come”
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New content for Helldivers 2 has slowed to a crawl, but the developers have assured everyone that they’ve got plenty of stuff in store.

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Helldivers 2 Helldiver using new Stun Lance melee weapon from Urban Legends Warbond
“Got Goosebumps Watching This”: Fan-Made Helldivers 2 Cinematic Celebrated By Other Players
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A fan-made video glorifying the intense combat in Helldivers 2 is being celebrated by fans for its stylish editing and great fighting scenes.

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Helldivers 2 Illuminate enemies from new faction
“Final, Permanent Victory” Over The Illuminate Is Near In Helldivers 2 - Don’t Tell My Democracy Officer I Know It’s A Lie
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A new Major Order in Helldivers 2 has Super Earth closer to permanently eliminating the Illuminate threat, according to the Ministry of Truth.

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Helldivers next to smaller Terminids and a Bile Titan.
Managed Democracy Calls For Aid: Deadliest Helldivers 2 Bugs Emerge From Gloom, Increasing Threat To Super Earth
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An assault by Predator Strain Terminids has left Super Earth in a precarious position, threatening the project to stop the Meridian Singularity.

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Helldivers 2 fighter holding a gun on an orange background.
Helldivers 2 Performance Fix Coming, New DSS Features & More Teased By Arrowhead CEO
Gaming

A solution for Helldiver 2’s poor performance on PC may have a fix coming soon, according to Arrowhead Game Studio’s CEO, who teased more content too.

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Two Helldivers connect while a monstrous Terminid in the background looms closer
Helldivers 2 Reassures Players That It Plans On Sticking Around For Many Years
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Arrowhead Studios wants the Helldivers 2 community to rest assured that it intends to continue expanding the game for many years to come.

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An official screenshot from Helldivers 2 for PS5
Playing Helldivers 2 On PC? You Might Struggle With The New Update
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The PC version of Helldivers 2 is suffering several performance issues after the latest major update to the game, and fans aren't happy.

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Two helldivers from Helldivers 2 running away from an explosion.
I Can't Wait For The New Helldivers Game For One Key Reason
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A new Helldivers game is on the way, and I cannot wait to play it as it offers a more intense, chaotic, and cooperative experience than Helldivers 2.

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A Helldiver surrounded by Illuminate and Automaton enemies.
I’ve Changed My Mind About Helldivers 2 Weapons, I’m Convinced The Eruptor Is The Best Gun In The Game
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The latest update for Helldivers 2 significantly buffed the R-36 Eruptor, and now I think it’s the best primary weapon in the whole game.

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After The New Helldivers 2 Patch, One Of The Game’s Coolest Weapons Is Finally Worth Using
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While Helldivers 2 is infamous for its controversial balance changes, a recent update offers much-needed fixes for some incredibly underrated weapons.

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Helldivers 2 characters showing off items from the Borderline Justice Warbond.
Helldivers 2 Borderline Justice Warbond: Release Date, New Weapons, Armor, & Stratagem
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Along with a new update, Helldivers 2 has also revealed an , cowboy-themed Warbond named Borderline Justice, set to release in March.

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Helldivers 2's Best Update Change Isn't In The Patch Notes
Gaming

Adding secret new missions and enemy changes has been a hallmark of Helldivers 2, and the most recent patch notes has added the best change of all.

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Helldivers 2 fighter holding a gun on an orange background.
Helldivers 2 Announces Borderline Justice Warbond Coming This Week, With New Game Update Out Now
Gaming

Helldivers 2 has announced a new Warbond titled Borderline Justice, coming later this week. The news comes alongside an update, now live for players.

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The board game cover for Helldivers 2: The Board Game
Helldivers 2 Board Game Announced, Revealing First Look At Brood Commander Miniature
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A new Helldivers 2 board game is on the way from Steamforged Games, promising the same style of cooperative missions as the video game.

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A squad of Helldivers from Helldivers 2 with a giant explosion behind them.
Helldivers 2 Tried Bigger Squads In Development, & Now I Totally Get Why They Were Cut
Gaming

Helldivers 2 almost had bigger squads, allowing more people to play together. Fortunately, it was cut down, and for a very important reason.

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