PS4
Helldivers 2
PS5 Details
- Native PS5 application
- No
Details
- Genre
- Release Date
- February 8, 2024
- Metacritic Score
- 82
Reviews
Beta
We aggregate reviews from multiple sources, and use AI to summarize the pros and cons of each review.
Good
- Nearly same artistic design as Helldivers 1
- Substantial changes bring distinct differences from predecessor
- Supports up to four players
- Embeds a sizable chunk of strategy
- Additional objectives bring higher rewards
- Inclusion of stratagems enhances the tactic
- Improved visibility from the shift in perspective
- New perspective also allows longer shooting ranges
- Maintains solid frame rate
- Explosions and visual effects are impressive
- Jokes and satires are entertaining
- Several progression currencies, not too predatory
- Satisfying shooting feel
- Upcoming steady stream of content
Bad
- Lack of split-screen multiplayer
- Cannot play offline
- Experienced several crashes
- Terminally online game
- Repetitive mission design
- Same game play as predecessor
- Missing local multiplayer functionality
- Has battle passes and in-game purchase options
Good
- Nails the tone and style of Starship Troopers
- Third-person shooter camera
- Super Carrier provides heavy weaponry and various Stratagem
- Possibility of massive screen-shaking destruction
- Progression includes unlocking new Stratagems
- Exciting to play with friends
- Variety in planetary biomes
- A lot of player progression opportunities
- Reasonable and fair freemium model
Bad
- Problems with matchmaking at launch
- Chaotic situations can lead to 'friendly fire'
- Can get overwhelmed when playing solo
- Limited variety in missions
- Different challenge provided by two enemy races
- Currency system can appear confusing
- Issues with server instability and crash bugs
Good
- Great fun with friends on PS5
- Best co-op game on PS5
- Third-person perspective impressively tuned
- Stunning graphics with excellent lighting
- Runs at solid 60 frames-per-second
- Phenomenal sound design
- Best-in-class DualSense haptics
- Inspiring score
- Balanced power fantasy
- Entertaining mission structure
- Risk-reward system
- Progression baked into difficulty with Stratagems
- 47 Stratagems to unlock
- Impactful playstyle changes with Stratagem upgrades
- Encounters are epic and cinematic
- Teamwork is essential
- Community experience with liberation system
- Affordable and unobtrusive in-game store
- Epic and often cinematic experience
Bad
- Limited accessibility
- Slow process to unlock Stratagems
- Liberated planets get locked off
- Potential pay-to-win elements
- Matchmaking issues
- Hard crashes
- Mission rewards not always carried over
Buy Online
PlayStationDB is an Amazon Associate, and may receive a small commission if you purchase a product via one of the links on this page.
Standard Edition
Videos
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Warbond: Democratic Detonation Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Warbond: Cutting Edge Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
Digital Foundry
Helldivers 2 - PlayStation 5/PC - The Digital Foundry Tech Review
PlayStation Access
Helldivers 2 Launch Stream - Access Vs. Bloodthirsty Alien Bugs
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Glory for Super Earth | PS5 Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 "The Story So Far" | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation Access
Helldivers 2’s combat is VISCERAL 🪲
PlayStation Access
Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay - We’ve Played It!
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Report for Duty Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Automaton Pre-Order Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Bile Titan Liberation Gameplay | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Co-op and Combat Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
PlayStation
Helldivers 2 - Announce Trailer | PS5 & PC Games
© 2023 twofutures Pty Ltd