Helldivers 2
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A co-op shooter where up to four Helldivers fight bugs, robots and other threats to spread 'managed democracy'. Friendly fire, call-in airstrikes and a community-wide galactic war make every mission chaos.
Kit's verdict · 8.7/10
The funniest, most chaotic co-op shooter in years, and a sharp satire to boot.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Hilarious co-op chaos
- Strategic stratagem system
- Community-driven galactic war
Not so much
- Friendly fire can be brutal
- Balance changes upset players
Play it if co-op fans who love teamwork, explosions and dark humor.
Skip it if solo players or anyone who hates accidental team kills.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Helldivers 2 doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Practice stratagem inputs so you can call support quickly in combat.
- Watch friendly fire. Airstrikes and turrets don't care who they hit.
- Bring anti-armor weapons for bigger enemies like Bile Titans and Hulks.
- Dive prone to dodge explosions and incoming fire.
- Grab samples to unlock upgrades for your ship.
- Use stealth when possible; avoiding fights can save reinforcements.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- The first Helldivers was a top-down shooter released in 2015.
- Helldivers 2 became one of PlayStation's fastest-selling games, selling about 12 million copies in 12 weeks.
- A PSN account requirement on PC caused a backlash and was reversed in 2024.
- The game came to Xbox Series X|S in 2025.
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