We're on the verge of launch day for Helldivers 2, the sci-fi co-op shooter hitting PS5 and PC this week. While the emphasis in the game is very much on the action, there is some semblance of a story behind all the carnage, and that's what this new trailer aims to convey, complete with a neat stylised look.
The story details touched on in the trailer are expanded upon on the PS Blog. Helldivers 2 takes place a century after the first game. The war has been won, and Super Earth entered a period of peace and expansion throughout the galaxy. A resource needed for FTL travel is produced by Terminids, so humans have been farming them, but they've recently broken free and are rapidly rising to power once again. On top of that, the Automatons are also threatening Super Earth. It'll be up to the community to push back against all alien threats.
Once the game launches on 8th February, the players will help dictate how the story continues. Time-sensitive Major Orders are community-wide objectives, and success or failure in these will affect what happens next in the game.
In addition to this, developer Arrowhead promises plenty of post-launch support for Helldivers 2. "We’re excited to confirm that as players fight in the Galactic War, they will also witness events unfold through our planned free updates," writes Elina Lindström on the Blog. "The universe of Helldivers 2 will grow and change to give our players refreshed gameplay, introducing new tools, new challenges, and new threats from around the galaxy."
Are you looking forward to Helldivers 2 and how it'll change post-launch? Tell us in the comments section below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
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I really hope this game is well taken care of moving forward, as it has so much promise. It could honestly be PS’s Splatoon if it’s well invested in and responds effectively to player feedback. I truly believe there’s potential here for years to come if Sony doesn’t turn a blind eye to this studio, I love what I’m seeing.
Also, great trailer, I laughed 😂
@Enriesto Same, but it's pretty worrying that review sites aren't getting review codes at all.
I am so on the fence with this one.
I love the style and Starship Troopers vibes it gives. The gameplay looks fun. But the live service side gives me worry.
Any news when reviews go live?? Really want to check a few out before i pull the trigger!
@Nepp67 I’m not too worried about that, as multiple outlets have had extensive access to the game and are speaking positively about it in their previews. It’s a total blast apparently. I also don’t care much about metacritic or review scores… just don’t, haven’t for a long time. I get your point though, that review codes are associated with getting the actual reviews in a timely manner which allows us to evaluate if the game is for us or not. Hopefully we’ll get some reviews as the game comes out.
Is this F2P or do you have to pay?
@Krydle they normally do unless a publisher is trying to hide something. But there's been plenty of previews and that so probably all good
@Enriesto I havent paid attention to the number of a review for a long time because it never tells you anything besides, "It's a good game." But yeah you're right about previews saying it's great to play(It looks fun as hell rn). The thing I'm just worried about is the content of the game because unless I missed something they haven't exactly said much besides that there will be alot of suits and guns to collect.
ArrowHead has the style and personality you should expect from people who live making vg. It's time for Sony to put them a ring.
@Stickleman you have to pay for the game, it’s not a full $60/70 game though, it’s only $40 or your respective currency.
I pre-ordered on Steam for the simple fact that I do not have the fiver (that changes this spring), so I will begin on PC/laptop.
Hopefully there can be cross progression because if I do enjoy the game (I think I will), I will definitely be happy to buy it again on the fiver.
Pre-ordered on PS5, the more I read and see about this game, the more I get excited.
I remember the first game but I never played it so this is my first forray. Really can’t wait! The extreme difficulty trophies should be a challenge! Bring on that platinum!
@Stickleman 39.99. It’s listed on the store and few other places
Totally different game. But I swear all I can think is these guys could bring back Warhawk to the PlayStation. All it needs is ground vehicles and a ton of different Warhawks. Which would be great if bungie created those. We know they can create ships and tanks for that matter. Had tanks in destiny 1 PvP for a bit.
@Stickleman all live service games need to be made free 2 play
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