Helldivers 2 is a squad-based third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Serving as the direct sequel to the acclaimed 2015 top-down title, Helldivers 2 transitions the series into a dynamic third-person perspective, thrusting players into a high-stakes galactic campaign to protect Super Earth and spread Managed Democracy across the galaxy.
Gameplay centers on cooperative multiplayer combat for squads of up to four players, battling terrifying hordes of insectoid Terminids and relentless robotic Automatons. Players deploy with a comprehensive arsenal of customizable weaponry and call in devastating orbital Stratagems—ranging from precision air strikes and 500kg bombs to heavy artillery, sentry turrets, and mechanized support gear. High difficulty levels and realistic friendly-fire mechanics require constant tactical communication and situational awareness.
Since its release in February 2024, Helldivers 2 has achieved immense global popularity and critical acclaim. The game features a live Galactic War metagame driven in real time by community Major Orders, delivering emergent cinematic gameplay moments, intense cooperative firefighting, and satirical world-building.
