Helldivers 2 players knew how to mobilize against Sony after training in-game

This author’s got to put his hands up: there are Slack chat records of me saying Helldivers 2 would be a total and utter sales flop. As it happens, the release has now cemented itself as Sony’s fastest selling first-party title of all time, netting 12 million units in 12 weeks across PS5 and PC, accurate as of 5th May. That beats God of War Ragnarok’s record of 11 million units in 10 weeks.

Ever since Sony’s PC and PlayStation 5 co-op shooter Helldivers 2 came out earlier this year, fans have suggested it would be perfect for a Star Wars crossover. Now, one mod team has gone ahead and built just that.

Helldivers 2 being delisted was ordered by Sony, according to a leaked message from Steam Support. This comes after Helldivers 2 was delisted in more than 150 countries over its proposed PSN requirements, and is still restricted in several regions after the decision was reversed.

Helldivers 2 has kicked off its newest Premium Warbond. Titled Polar Patriots, the new Warbond brings with it a host of new weapons, armours, boosters, and cosmetics. Interestingly, the Polar Patriots Warbond was released after Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johann Pilestedt asked the game’s community whether it should be released rather than delayed.

One day after closing Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, Xbox studios boss Matt Booty reportedly told staff the company needs “smaller games that give us prestige and awards”.

is an action-adventure game wherein futuristic soldiers fight to reclaim a lost version of Earth. Even just looking at the main storyline content, can be a pretty long game. For anyone who can’t put down the controller even after hitting the end credits, there is plenty to do after the game ends. Considering the amount of optional content in the game, hitting the end credits is really just the beginning.

is a crab-based Soulslike and, in true soulslike fashion, there are still several things to go back to and finish once the credits roll. Despite the game's intensity, it is still a relatively short indie game that many players will hope to return to and, whether that means starting all over or completing 100% of the game, there is something for everyone to do.

After the recent fiasco surrounding and Sony's attempt to make PSN account linking on Steam mandatory, the game's community is campaigning to commemorate its victory with a special cape. After days of backlash following the announcement that players on PC would need to create a PlayStation Network account to keep playing, users showed their dissatisfaction by «reviewing bombing» the game's Steam page with hundreds of thousands of negative reviews. The tactic proved effective, forcing Sony to walk back its decision while accidentally creating what could be a very cool cosmetic.

Helldivers 2 was on top of the world. Released in February to surprise acclaim, PlayStation and Arrowhead’s co-op shooter quickly became the kind of success story that any gaming company would want to emulate. In a world of live service risks, this one was paying off thanks to a dedicated community whose commitment to democracy showed no signs of slowing down.

Glory to Democracy! Sony's controversial decision to make Helldivers 2players on Steam link their accounts to PSN has been reversed. The decision was met with a lot of backlash from players, which seems to have pressured Sony to cancel the update.

is filled with so many little secrets and mysteries to uncover that even some of the most devoted players are still finding new content. When visiting the Druid Grove, players encounter Pandirna, who is paralyzed after drinking one of Auntie Ethel’s potions. Though plenty of players have used Shadowheart (or another character with healing spells) to cure her with a simple, there’s a way to do it without expending spell slots.

Helldivers 2 is no longer purchasable via Steam in numerous countries following the news that having a PSN account will become mandatory.