Helldivers 2
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After a year of PSN controversy, balance woes, and a 63-day recovery effort, Helldivers 2 devs say "we've been on a rollercoaster, but we're also in an extremely privileged position to be on this rollercoaster"
By Alex Raisbeck published
News "Even with all the ups and downs, I'm so happy to be on this ride."

Helldivers 2 lead thought it would bang, but not that hard: "We were prepared for having 150,000 players peak CCU"
By Kaan Serin published
News Arrowhead hadn't prepared for 800,000 divers trying to jump into the game at the same time

As the live service wars continue, analyst says games like Black Myth: Wukong, Palworld, and Helldivers 2 prove it's hard to predict the next hit: "All bets are off"
By Kaan Serin published
News "Right now, these kinds of games are the ones that are winning"

Helldivers 2 director says the new Illuminate update is for the most hardcore players: "You can’t match everyone’s needs"
By Ashley Bardhan published
News Casuals, watch out

The Helldivers 2 Illuminate faction and how to beat them
By Joel Franey, Olly Smith last updated
Guide The Illuminate faction in HD2, aka the Squids, is finally here, as part of Omens of Tyranny

Managed democracy wins out as Helldivers 2 leads our best shooters of 2024, with plenty of fierce FPS competition close behind
By Josh West published
Year In Review Year in Review | From Helldivers 2 to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the best shooters of 2024 are on point

"I think life should be interesting": Helldivers 2's game director explains why Arrowhead's "rollercoaster" year was a "privilege," not a curse
By Ali Jones published
Interview "It's very high highs, very low lows"

Everything in the Helldivers 2 Urban Legends Warbond
By Joel Franey published
Guide The HD2 Urban Legends Warbond sets up players with melee weapons, shields, and more
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