Helldivers 2, the co-op shooter from the makers of Magicka, is enjoying a way bigger launch than any of us were expecting. Despite some technical issues Arrowhead Games is still grappling with, we're enjoying Helldivers' excellent shooting and smart brutality. It's easy to pick up, hard to master, and has a lot more going on under the hood than its tutorial suggests.
You'll likely spend your first few bug-slaying campaigns discovering rules and mechanics you didn't know were there, and if you're like me, kick yourself for overlooking them for so long. After eight hours in Helldivers 2, here's every tip and trick I've jotted down so far:
