Helldivers 2 has been delayed and will now launch on February 8, 2024, for PS5 and PC via Steam.
Helldivers 2 is a third-person squad-based shooter and is a sequel to 2015's top-down game Helldivers, which was released for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. The game was announced in May and originally set for a late 2023 release, but will now launch early next year instead.
Developer Arrowhead Game Studios shared a brand-new trailer during the State of Play livestream on September 14, which showcased a playable mission, featuring cooperative multiplayer with members of the development team, a ton of alien creatures, and a massive boss called the Bile Titan. You can check out the footage and trailer below.
Helldivers 2 will allow you to play with up to three friends via online co-op multiplayer and together, «explore unique planets and complete objectives together, and upgrade your equipment through the deep progression system of Helldivers 2,» according to a new PlayStation blog post.
Pre-orders for both the Standard Edition and the Super Citizen Editon start on September 22, the latter of which comes with a whole bunch of extra content. In the Super Citizen Edition, you'll get a digital copy of the game, a special DP-53 Savior of the Free armor set, as well as the Will of the People cape to complete the look.
The set also comes with the MP-98 Knight submachine gun, which is a «powerful primary weapon that tears through bots, bugs, and other Helldivers too, thanks to friendly fire,» along with the Super Citizen status for your character and the Stratagem Hero add-on for your ship; a minigame you can play while idling in the game lobby.
Other goodies include access to the Premium Warbond content for Steeled Veterans, as well as some
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