HELLDIVERS™ 2 News

What would a Helldiver be without their equipment? Our Deputy Game Director, Sagar Beroshi, sat down to talk to us about the Warbond system in HELLDIVERS 2!

[h3]What is a Warbond?[/h3]
“We're trying to model a unique type of live service with the Warbonds. They're like getting a treasure chest full of toys,” Sagar says. And he’s right: the Warbonds are your ticket to fighting the Galactic War in style with lots of unlockable gear, but they reflect the changing tides of war on Super Earth as well. “It's been a century since the last game, and Super Earth is starting to get its military-industrial complex churning again. And to whom would it be better to offer gear than the Helldivers?”

The items available will each have unique features that can offer a variety of tactics for play. “You're going to see some really cool items in the game, each one giving you different ways to approach problems within missions. So, get ready to armor up, drop in, and erase some enemy scum.”

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[h3]How do they work?[/h3]
Warbonds give you access to multiple pages of unlockable content that can be obtained in a couple of different ways. Apart from the first Warbond—Helldivers Mobilize—which has been graciously gifted to you by Super Earth, you can unlock new Premium Warbonds using Super Credits. Super Credits can either be purchased from the in-game store or discovered in missions by exploring points of interest.

Once you own a Warbond, you spend your hard earned medals to unlock your desired toys. Medals are awarded by completing objectives, missions, and operations. Medals can also be found the old-fashioned way by exploring the battlefield.

Do you hate FOMO? We do! Sagar wants to be clear about the monetization in HELLDIVERS 2: “At Arrowhead, we're gamers too, and we want these Warbonds to feel modern, fun, and in line with the Arrowhead style. This is important to us: the Warbonds are NOT a pay-to-win, FOMO-driven system. Instead, the gear in the Warbonds just keeps accumulating. We will not retire earlier Warbonds as new ones are released - you can pick them up and complete them at any time!”

The JAR-5 Dominator, with its jet-propelled high-damage projectiles, is part of the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond.

Buying Warbonds - At a Glance
To get access to the Warbond and unlock items, follow these simple steps!

• Buy Super Credits (your virtual in-game currency) from the in-game “ACQUISITIONS” store, or discover whilst on in-game missions.
  
• Head in-game and browse the Warbond catalogues – check out all that gear you could unlock!
  
• Buy your Warbond of choice with your purchased Super Credits.
  
• Complete missions to earn Medals (your in-game reward currency).
  
• Spend those Medals to unlock more content from the Warbond catalogue.
  

The SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary, a modified shotgun with incendiary projectiles, part of the Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond.

[h3]The Superstore[/h3]
In addition to purchasing Warbonds, Super Credits can be used in the Superstore. The Superstore has a rotating storefront containing unique sets of armor, so that you can spread liberty in style.

The Superstore features regularly refreshed content.

We’re excited for players to see the content we have planned for these and future Warbonds! HELLDIVERS 2 is launching, with the free Helldivers Mobilize Warbond and the purchasable Steeled Veterans Premium Warbond, on February 8, 2024. Make sure to check it out!

The Premium Warbond Steeled Veterans is included in our Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition. Pre-order are available now!

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©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. Helldivers is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.

Helldivers 2 will crashdown on our planet's surface on February 8th, 2024, and turns the topdown co-op alien shooter into a flashier, fancier third-person version of the same. A new trailer release today details how its 'Galactic War' systems work - that is, the macro-scale conflict within which your missions and bug hunts take place.

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[h2]The Galactic War[/h2]

One of the key features of Helldivers 2 is The Galactic War. Super Earth's territories are under siege on all fronts by monstrous enemies hell-bent on destroying humanity's way of life. From the war table aboard your ship, your team can watch as the conflict unfolds and take part in battles across the universe. You will do your part to advance the frontlines in the name of Freedom and Managed Democracy.



[h2]The Helldivers[/h2]

Helldivers are the true heroes of Super Earth. As an elite soldier, you have the full might of Super Earth's arsenal at your disposal. Use your lethal array of stratagems and weaponry to defend its colonizers and liberate planets from enemy forces.

Rise through the ranks and take on increasingly difficult missions to solidify your place in Helldiver history – and if one Helldiver should perish, that's just an opportunity for another Citizen to realize their dream. Prosperity and liberty are your core values and it's your privilege to spread them.

[h2]The Enemy Factions[/h2]

The robotic Automatons and the bug-like Termininds terrorize Super Earth citizens in the biggest conflict since the last Helldiver mobilization, over one hundred years ago. Each faction operates differently, and requires their own strategies – and stratagems – to face.

The work of a Helldiver never ends as more planets fall into the enemy’s clutches and the battle rages on. Play your part in an evolving war to reclaim planets for Super Earth and spread democracy and liberty to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Conquer not only Super Earth’s foes but the elements themselves, as you brave a plethora of environmental hazards on the surface of alien worlds.

[h2]Missions and Operations[/h2]

Unite with your comrades in arms and monitor the conflict at the War Table together.

Assemble around the Galactic War map with your squad and choose your mission.

Once you choose a planet, the War Table will allow you to choose an operation to partake in. Operations consist of up to three missions, with a variety of primary objectives, like eradicating bug infestations, destroying enemy supplies, and retrieving valuable data.

You can strategize with your team and build your load-outs collaboratively to prepare for the challenge ahead.

Embark on a range of different missions, from taking down high value targets or launching missiles to strike the heart of enemy strongholds. While fighting on the frontlines, keep your eyes open for potential resources and intel to bring back to Super Earth researchers. Your progress contributes to the overall war effort, and brings you closer to liberating that sector of the galaxy.

Super Earth is depending on you. Enlist today—Hellpods drop on February 8!

PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation®Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5®. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

Helldivers, report to the pod bays and prepare for your first dive—HELLDIVERS 2 has gone gold!

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We’re back to talk about the eagerly awaited launch of HELLDIVERS 2 on PS5 and PC! Team up with your friends using crossplay and spread some Freedom and Managed Democracy. Prepare for some edge-of-your-seat, action-packed mayhem as you take down some of the galaxy's most formidable foes.

As the Galactic War rages on, you will face down the relentless Terminid scourge and the heartless Automaton regime with the help of the most powerful weapons in Super Earth’s arsenal. Build your loadouts, choose your mission, and dive into the fray. Work as a team with up to three friends and spread Managed Democracy by any means necessary. But remember, in HELLDIVERS 2, friendly fire is always on! This means you’ll not only be dodging bugs and bots, but stray bullets from your fellow Helldivers.



Make sure you sign up today to join the first wave! We are gearing up our Super Citizens who enlist early with the best gear Super Earth Credits can buy. Everyone knows defending Liberty is that much sweeter when you look good doing it. You will also gain access to the arcade game Stratagem Hero to play on your ship.

Galactic Liberation begins February 8. Pre-order now and receive 3 bonus armours, or upgrade to the Super Citizen edition for more extra goodies! Recruit your friends and enlist today!

PSN account required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation®Plus membership (sold separately) on PS5®. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms. ©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. Helldivers is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.

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We know it’s been a long wait but it’s finally time to reveal more about the PC release of HELLDIVERS™ 2. We know what’s on your mind, first and foremost: Is it crossplay?

And we’re pleased to announce that HELLDIVERS™ 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa. Community and teamwork are the most important pillars of HELLDIVERS™ 2, and so it is essential to ensure players can work together regardless of the system they choose to use. Together we can celebrate victories, mourn losses, and liberate the galaxy without platform boundaries.



As part of this announcement, we’re also finally able to provide you with the minimum, recommended, performance, and ultra system specifications for PC players to ensure that no matter what kind of equipment your squad uses to play – PS5 or PC with a broad range of supported PC hardware – you’ll be able to spread Managed Democracy together.



Wondering if your PC can handle HELLDIVERS™ 2? Here are our PC system specifications:



Now you’re armed with crossplay and the required specs to go on your very first dive. It’s not much longer to wait, recruits: HELLDIVERS™ 2 is launching on February 8, and pre-orders are open now. We can’t wait to see you on the battlefield!



Legal: PSN Account Required. Gameplay requires internet access and paid for PlayStation®Plus membership (sold separately) for PS5®. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.