After a string of defeats, Helldivers 2 players have defeated the Automatons on Varylia 5 to unlock the new Emancipator Exosuit mech A new toy for the troops GamesRadar · May 26, 2024
Why was Helldivers 2 a smash hit? Not the price, says Pilestedt Also, live service games shouldn't nickel and dime the player. PC Gamer · May 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 has sold over 12 million copies, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever: 'There are more Helldivers than there are Swedes' This is democracy manifest. PC Gamer · May 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's Polar Patriots Warbond gets an icy reception, as over 70% of 21,000 Discord voters declare they'd prefer more patches or simply don't like it Cold shoulder. PC Gamer · May 14, 2024
Arrowhead is actually making a 'review bomb' cape to commemorate the Helldivers 2 PSN fiasco, complete with two huge negative review bars Sony's PSN blunder will be immortalized on a cape. PC Gamer · May 13, 2024
Many Helldivers 2 devs lost a week of work due to Sony's "PSN-gate," and they were already struggling with "massive pressure" from the shooter's explosive launch "We're hiring and learning, though!" GamesRadar · May 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev asked players for Warbond feedback, and boy did it get some: after 21,000 votes, over 70% of recruits don't like the new gear or would prefer more patches Polar Patriots hasn't gone down well GamesRadar · May 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets delisted in more countries without PSN access, blindsided devs call for it to be "available worldwide" Countries without PSN coverage are still losing access GamesRadar · May 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 major order challenges players to scrap 2 billion bots, but Super Earth warns it'll be much harder than last time Our second chance at unlocking Anti-Tank Mines is just two billion bots away. PC Gamer · May 10, 2024
Nothing about Helldivers 2's newest assault rifle makes any sense You'd be forgiven for writing off the AR-61 Tenderizer, for now. PC Gamer · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2's themes are bleeding into its community management, and creating a new standard in live storytelling Arrowhead has engaged a playerbase at scale, and made them feel they have a degree of control in how this game evolves. PC Gamer · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 still delisted in 177 countries despite Sony's PSN U-turn, but Arrowhead's fighting the region lock: "I won't rest in my desire to have it available everywhere" While Helldivers 2 publisher Sony has cancelled its planned PSN account requirement on Steam, the game is still unavailable to buy in regions without access to the service. Windows Central · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets icy new Warbond after Arrowhead holds community vote to decide whether it was "tone deaf" to do so after PSN debacle Democracy wins GamesRadar · May 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 players' new battle: A petition for the reinstatement and 'canonization' of community manager fired for supporting review bombing and refunds Almost 2,000 have signed so far. PC Gamer · May 8, 2024
PC Gamer · May 8, 2024 Helldivers 2 patch sneaks out the revelation that when we killed 2 billion bugs in a day, that was actually a bug It's also nixed a persistent crash issue that I've had a bunch.
GamesRadar · May 7, 2024 Helldivers 2 fans commence "operation clean-up" on Steam reviews after Sony walks back controversial PSN mandate: "Real-life Major Order complete" It's not quite an official Major Order, but it's close enough
Windows Central · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead shares cape design based on Sony's PSN blunder as Steam reviews skew positive again, and it sounds like it's actually being added Following Sony's decision to backpedal on Helldivers 2 PSN account requirements, Arrowhead's CEO has shared a unique cape design based on the ordeal that might actually make it into the game.
Windows Central · May 6, 2024 Helldivers 2 update: Sony reverses its decision to force PC players to sign up for PlayStationNetwork The Helldivers 2 mandate for a PlayStation Network account has been removed a day after 177 countries saw the game removed from their Steam store. What's next for players?
GamesRadar · May 5, 2024 Helldivers 2 Steam rating nosedives as one dev says refunds and the 145,000 negative reviews "gives us more pull in discussions with Sony" Helldivers 2 now holds an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating based on recent reviews
Windows Central · May 3, 2024 Helldivers 2 CEO apologizes for Sony PSN requirement fiasco as Steam review bombing continues: "I hope we will make it up and regain the trust" As Helldivers 2 players continue to push back against new PSN requirements from Sony, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt apologizes to the community.
PC Gamer · May 3, 2024 Sweet liberty, are Helldivers 2 players not happy about having to link their Steam accounts to the PlayStation hive mind 10,000 negative reviews and counting.
GamesRadar · May 3, 2024 Helldivers 2 PC players will be forced to link to a PSN account later this month for greater security from Sony Technical difficulties made linking optional at launch
PC Gamer · May 2, 2024 Casper Van Dien geeks out over Helldivers 2's references and gives it a patriotic 10/10—'such a tribute to Starship Troopers it's really quite wonderful' "I already feel like I'm a part of it."
PC Gamer · Apr 26, 2024 Arrowhead Games keeps the spirit of democracy alive by making Helldivers 2 players choose which stratagem they'd like to unlock next "And the citizens, too. The citizens are the most important part."
PC Gamer · Apr 26, 2024 Helldivers 2 players complete another major order by the skin of their teeth, and some can't help but feel Joel's going easy on them Still, we did scrap an awful lot of bots.