Helldivers 2 release date, platforms, story, everything we know
01.08.2023 - 17:17
/ techradar.com
Helldivers 2 is set to arrive later this year, and following on eight years after the first game, there are a lot of expectations being set for the arrival of a successor. But, even though we have a few trailers under our belts, and we’re planning to see Helldivers 2 by the end of this year, we’ve still got a fair bit to learn about how it's going to build upon the foundations set almost a decade ago.
If you’re a fan of gory, intergalactic shooters, there’s a reason Helldivers 2 should be added to your list of upcoming games worth keeping an eye on. With how expansive and in-depth the map and combat systems seem already, there’s a chance it could become one of the best multiplayer PC games if not one of the best PS5 games in general. Here’s everything we know so far.
The Helldivers 2 release date is currently unclear, but with a release window of 2023, there’s a high chance we can expect this game to arrive in the final quarter of the year (given that we're in late summer now). Although we’d roughly assume that Helldivers 2 is set to release around October or November, both months are stacked for Sony already with the launch of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Alan Wake 2, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, so we wouldn’t be surprised if the release came slightly later.
However, even though we don’t have a release date for the game, we know which platforms it’ll be available on. Helldivers 2 will be exclusive to PS5 and PC once it eventually launches, and similarly to the first game, there are no plans for it to come to Xbox or alternative platforms.
Despite its upcoming release window, we haven’t actually received many Helldiver 2 trailers. The initial announcement was showcased as part of Sony’s State of Play in the summer of 2023, offering the first look at in-game content and environments we can expect to navigate alongside how we can expect to face a few of the larger enemies. At the end of the trailer, we receive the platforms the game will be available on, alongside the release window of '2023'. The full announcement trailer can be seen below:
However, we’ve also received a co-op and combat trailer for Helldivers 2, which provides a deeper look at how certain weapons can be used and how fights against the onslaught of alien creatures will feel. We also learn a little bit about how important it is to strategize with your comrades to avoid lacking essential amour or equipment for certain enemies which you’ll inevitably need to face.
The story of Helldivers 2 takes place in a galaxy where alien invaders are starting to slip through the cracks and put your planet under threat. Hoards of unknown creatures are starting to shatter the peace and wreak havoc on the inhabitants of your planet, and the world as you know