HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
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Guides for HELLDIVERS™ 2
Beginner guide
HELLDIVERS 2 beginner guide: what to know before your first drop
A fact-checked starting point for HELLDIVERS 2 — what you are buying, what your PC needs, and what long-term players say about the game as it stands today.
3 sources · 3 player quotes · updated 2026-10-21
What players actually say
What HELLDIVERS 2 players actually say: reading 826,746 reviews without getting fooled
An honest read of HELLDIVERS 2's review split at capture time: the aggregate, the long-hour dissenters, and the three questions that decide whether the current version is for you.
3 sources · 3 player quotes · updated 2026-10-21
System requirements & settings
HELLDIVERS 2 system requirements: the official specs, and what they do not tell you
The developer's published PC requirements for HELLDIVERS 2, the contradiction inside that table, and why this page refuses to print frame-rate numbers.
3 sources · 3 player quotes · updated 2026-10-21
About this game
Developer description
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Player sentiment
What players actually say
“I have played this cursed and glorious game for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of hours upon the PlayStation. Then I acquired another PlayStation. Then mine eldest offspring claimed my account, for it possessed many fine weapons. So I fled unto the second PlayStation. Then mine other offspring discovered that acco…”
125h played · 217 helpful
“This coming update is probably the most malicious I have seen yet. 1. Modders are extremely rare. The only "massive" issue would probably be people cheating in SC which you could mitigate some other way. 2. Rather than give actual mod support by separating Modded vs Unmodded games, you are choosing to rip out mods…”
1285h played · 438 helpful · not recommended
“Modders gave me more QoL improvements in last couple of months than I got in two years in this game. I'm not even saying anything about them fixing the AI removing "arrowhead funny" teamkills and damage from guard dogs and blueberries. Or offering alternatives for other issues we had. Like bouncing. Because AH did…”
744h played · 166 helpful · not recommended
“When I initially got this game I was so Excited to join the Fight for Liberty. However after 900 hours Embroiled in the Community and Developer drama. I can't in my right mind suggest this game in the state that it is in. The Grind to unlock new Equipment is horrible for a paid game. It feels Borderline Predatory. A…”
900h played · 71 helpful · not recommended
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Media
Screenshots
Images: PlayStation Publishing LLC via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.
Specs
System requirements
Published by the developer on Steam. Not our own benchmark.
minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470
- Storage: 135 GB available space
recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
FAQ
Common questions
When was HELLDIVERS™ 2 released?＋
Steam lists the release date as Feb 8, 2024.
What platforms is HELLDIVERS™ 2 available on?＋
Windows
How is HELLDIVERS™ 2 reviewed on Steam?＋
Very Positive — 80% of 827.1K English reviews are positive, captured Oct 21, 2026.