Helldivers 2

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Initial release Feb. 8, 2024

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Helldivers 2 Spotlight

A Chaotic Twist Helldivers 2 players hellbent on seeing Super Earth fall have turned their movement into rebel faction roleplay, and some want Arrowhead to make it an actual thing

The Chaosdivers are apparently now part of the community's lore, complete with their own logo and mission statement.

Mark Warren

7 hours ago
HELLDIVING-READY 11 things I wish I knew before starting Helldivers 2

We’ve rounded up a few basic, and very advanced Helldivers 2 tips for veteran divers, and newcomers alike.

Sherif Saed

6 months ago
JOIN THE WAR EFFORT Thanks to Helldivers 2, tricking normal people into role-playing has never been easier

For now it's fighting for democracy. I'll have these chumps playing wizards and making goblin sounds in 3 months max.

Connor Makar

5 months ago
Rapid Action Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead addresses Escalation of Freedom update backlash by unveiling 60 day plan to fix things like flamethrowers and ragdolling

"As many of you have pointed out, and we agree, what matters most now is action. Not talk."

Mark Warren

2 days ago

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A Helldiver in Helldivers 2 alongside a fan concept for a Chaosdivers cape.

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A Chaotic Twist | Helldivers 2 players hellbent on seeing Super Earth fall have turned their movement into rebel faction roleplay, and some want Arrowhead to make it an actual thing

The Chaosdivers are apparently now part of the community's lore, complete with their own logo and mission statement.

Aug. 16, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldivers 2 player incinerating a Terminid with a flamethrower.

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Rapid Action | Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead addresses Escalation of Freedom update backlash by unveiling 60 day plan to fix things like flamethrowers and ragdolling

"As many of you have pointed out, and we agree, what matters most now is action. Not talk."

Aug. 14, 2024 Mark Warren

Some helldivers gathered around a console in Helldivers 2.

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Your Move, Joel. | Helldivers 2 players continue to call Arrowhead's bluff by letting the bots advance, but they're still seemingly on track in the current MO

Galactic War protests are weird, yo.

Aug. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldiver wielding a weapon from the Polar Patriots warbond in Helldivers 2.

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Ruh Roh | Helldivers 2 players are so unhappy with the Escalation of Freedom update, they're doing the unthinkable: letting the Automatons win

"Let the Super Earth burn."

Aug. 12, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

Some Helldivers fighting alongside an exosuit in Helldivers 2.

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No One's Happy | It's not just Helldivers 2 players that're disappointed with how the Escalation of Freedom update's played out, Arrowhead's CEO says many devs are too

"We want every release to be a step in the right direction. Constant improvement. I don't think we feel this was that."

Aug. 12, 2024 Mark Warren

Helldivers 2 players using flamethrowers.

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The Fire Rages On | Helldivers 2's recent Steam reviews slide down to mixed amid nerf backlash, and Arrowhead's "having a lot of internal discussions about the best course of action"

"I've gotten like over 200 tweets today with suggestions, opinions and thoughts on what people think."

Aug. 8, 2024 Mark Warren

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A Helldivers 2 player wielding some Freedom's Flame warbond gear.

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It's Happened Again | Helldivers 2 nerf controversy's back on the menu, as players unleash a firestorm of negative reviews and Arrowhead CEO promises more tweaks

"Different player groups are liking/disliking different things - depending on playstyle."

Aug. 7, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldivers 2 player killing some Terminids while wearing a larva backpack.

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Fresh Tweaks | Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update is now live, and it comes with some fresh weapon balancing tweaks that're good news for crossbow lovers

One of the new mission objectives is also to assault some Automaton human processing plants. Yes, you read that right.

Aug. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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You'll Be Mine | Sorry, Helldivers 2 players who're anti getting anti-tank mines, Arrowhead's seemingly using the latest Major Order to force them into your arsenal

You could only hold out for so long, the galaxy was bound to run out of kids to save.

Aug. 5, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

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It's Him, The Guy! | As another Helldivers 2 MO comes down to the wire, Arrowhead's finally shown us its mysterious game master, and it seems like he can use The Force

Ok, so it's clearly just a bit of fun, but that hasn't stopped Super Earth sleuths from scanning J.O.E.L's setup for potential teases.

Aug. 2, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver wearing some Freedom's Flame Warbond armour in Helldivers 2.

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Golden Advice | Helldivers 2 CEO takes on 'humble nerd' form to ask Super Earth's 'digital gold' hoarders for pitches about fitting resources into long-term progression

"We have our own designs and ideas, but we'd love to hear yours."

Aug. 1, 2024 Mark Warren

Some Helldivers wielding gear from the Freedom's Flame warbond in Helldivers 2.

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Twisted Firestarter | Helldivers 2's Freedom’s Flame Warbond deploys soon, and that sound you can hear is Super Earth pyromaniacs blasting The Prodigy

They're the trouble starters, punkin' instigators. They're the fear addicted, the danger illustrated.

July 31, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver carrying a Terminid larva in Helldivers 2.

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Mid-Assault Adoption | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update already has would-be Super parents brainstorming Terminid baby names

It doesn't matter if little Termy is actually a hive lord, he's worthy of your love.

July 24, 2024 Mark Warren

A Helldiver shooting an Impaler in Helldivers 2.

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We're So Hellback | Wahey, Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom, the game's "biggest update yet", will let you go on an uber-hard Super Helldive soon

That's not all - fresh enemies, objectives, and environmental hazards are all on their way.

July 23, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver in front of a dead Terminid in Helldivers 2.

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They're At It Again | Want to get in on Helldivers 2's latest Major Order? You'd better hurry, as it's about killing a billion bugs and over a hundred million are already toast

Yeah, you can probably bet your house on Hellmire that the rest of the killing spree won't take four days.

July 23, 2024 Mark Warren

Some Helldivers 2 players and an exosuit decorated in Viper Commanders warbond garb.

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Last Gasp Gain | After Helldivers 2 players clutched the latest Major Order with less than an hour left, Arrowhead's temporarily pulled the trigger on free mechs

The Automatons held out for a while, but couldn't avoid Super Earth grabbing the W with a buzzer beater.

July 22, 2024 Mark Warren

A diver and mech fighting terminids in Helldivers 2's 16-bit demake.

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Super Earth-io | Helldivers 2 has been transformed into a 16-bit arcade classic via a demake concept, and its creators would be open to making it a proper mini-game

If you're fans, the ball's in your court, Arrowhead.

July 19, 2024 Mark Warren

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A Helldivers 2 player wearing Viper Commandos armour.

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Hot Off The Press | Some info about Helldivers 2's next warbond looks to have leaked via misbehaving PlayStation notifications

Super Earth might be getting some hot new gear soon.

July 17, 2024 Mark Warren

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No Comment | Helldivers 2 dataminers reckon they've uncovered a mission about defending Super Earth's president, and we're taping our mouths shut to avoid inappropriate jokes

Look, there's a new Major Order just come down, can we talk about that instead please?

July 17, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

A soldier wearing some armour from Helldivers 2's Cutting Edge warbond.

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Review Bombed | "Just. Make. Bomb. Go. Boom." - Helldivers 2's 500KG bomb is back in the firing line after a recent order

Despite looking impressive, the stratagem continues to draw negative reviews for killing either everything, or barely anything.

July 15, 2024 Mark Warren

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A Helldiver looking out over a planet from a ship in Helldivers 2.

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Art Of War | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order is finally letting its armchair General Brasches see if their battle plans would make Sun Tzu facepalm

“Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance by posting a diagram made with MS Paint on Reddit.” - Mr Tzu, probably.

July 12, 2024 Mark Warren

The dude screaming in Helldivers 2's intro.

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Annnnnd, It's Gone | Did you dare to go offline and live in the real world last night? Sucks to be you as you probably missed an entire Helldivers 2 Major Order

Look, they're good at killing bugs very quickly, we know this.

July 11, 2024 Mark Warren

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A Helldivers 2 player wearing some Viper Commandos warbond armour.

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Divers Liberated | Helldivers 2's latest hotfix aims to free those trapped in infinite drop-in jail, as Arrowhead teases info on next warbond is coming "soonish"

"I can't give any hints, but I feel like this one is going to grant a wish I've seen from folks."

July 10, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver wielding and Adjudicator rifle in Helldivers 2.

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Help From On High | Don't worry, even Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead's CEO has joined the campaign against patching out its lifesaving mid-air salutes

"Can we please, please keep this?"

July 9, 2024 Mark Warren

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Super Salute | Helldivers 2 players have finally found an in-game quirk they don't want Arrowhead to patch out - lifesaving mid-air salutes and hugs

"It's a mechanic now."

July 8, 2024 Mark Warren

Some soldiers with a variety of weapons in Helldivers 2.

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Boom Banter | Helldivers 2 players might be getting some fresh weaponry from the first game soon, cue a bunch of memes about anti-tank mines

Oh, and here's some more info on how the Superior Packing module actually works at the moment.

July 5, 2024 Mark Warren

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Illu-moonate | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might lead to Super Earth getting its mitts on a "powerful interplanetary battle station"

Hey now, you're a Death Star?

July 3, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver chilling next to some trees and a butterfly in Helldivers 2.

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Tinker Timing | Helldivers 2 might be getting a fresh hotfix with more performance fixes this week, but 'no sulking if there isn't one'

"Hope it does the trick! But we'll keep at it regardless."

July 2, 2024 Mark Warren

Some helldivers battling aliens while brandishing the Super Earth flag in Helldivers 2.

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New Stuff Needed? | As Helldivers 2 slides down to about 10% of its player number peak on Steam, those left are torn as to how Arrowhead should try to right the ship

Sticking with fixes vs adding more new content - where do you stand?

July 1, 2024 Mark Warren

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Two people in futuristic suits of armour are shooting at a very large bug-like alien, both of them covered in its green blood in Helldivers 2.

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Mind Your Mines | As more bugs are uncovered, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead reminds players that not every datamine is worth getting excited about

"Sure, we get that some are curious."

June 27, 2024 Mark Warren

5 comments

A bile titan standing behind a helldiver in Helldivers 2.

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The Bugs Are Back | Helldivers 2 players are headed back to the bug front, as Arrowhead teases giving Game Master Joel more tools to mess with Super Earth

"I can’t tell much, otherwise [Game Master] Joel would hunt me down!"

June 26, 2024 Mark Warren

1 comment

A soldier in Helldivers 2 wearing Viper Commandos warbond gear.

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Spears Crossed | Helldivers 2 just got a fresh patch, and we're holding our breath that it'll finally break the spear's curse for good

Hopefully your months of suffering are over, spear lovers.

June 25, 2024 Mark Warren

Some players shaking hands in Helldivers 2.

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Stick To The Plan | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order has the Automatons coming for Malevelon Creek, and naturally it's already reignited the real war

People who pay attention to supply lines vs those who, well, don't. FIGHT!

June 24, 2024 Mark Warren

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Tree-son! | Uh oh, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might come a cropper at the last minute, because people are too busy climbing trees

New biome, who dis?

June 21, 2024 Mark Warren

The dude in Helldivers 2's intro screaming about the spear being broken, probably.

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Spear My Emotions | Sorry, long-suffering Helldivers 2 spear lovers, after being briefly fixed, it's now causing crashes

It's ok though, Arrowhead's already working on a fix for this latest issue with the pointy things.

June 20, 2024 Mark Warren

Some soldiers of Super Earth in Helldivers 2.

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Packed Schedule | Helldivers 2's devs are looking into enemy spawn rates and making superior packing work as intended again

The ballistic shield is the latest thing players reckon isn't working as intended post-patch.

June 19, 2024 Mark Warren

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Band of Balancers | "We're not micromanaged by our CCO" - as Helldivers 2's last big patch earns praise, Arrowhead reiterates that it wasn't a one person job

"C-level executives have more important things to do."

June 18, 2024 Mark Warren

A helldiver wearing a Polar Patriots armour set in Helldivers 2.

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Stop! Stimmer Time! | As Helldivers 2 players splatter bug babies, the cause of its sprinting issue might finally have been found

No, it seems it's not your keyboard being faulty, just someone nearby deciding they need a pick-me-up.

June 17, 2024 Mark Warren

A player rocking Polar Patriots warbond gear reloading in Helldivers 2.

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Sorry Not Sorry | "Sorry bro" but a Helldivers 2 story mode is "not happening"

"That's like building an entirely new game."

June 16, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Divers Down | "All planets are now Malevelon Creek" - Helldivers 2 players reckon the latest patch may have delivered a difficulty spike

90% of Arrowhead's changes have gone down well, but the revised enemy spawn rates are a bit of an exception.

June 14, 2024 Mark Warren

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Lots of Reading | Huge Helldivers 2 patch finally arrives, with a barrage of weapon balancing tweaks and an entire separate post to help explain them

"We wanted to buff up some of the weaker stratagems to make them more viable and add more opportunity for variety in loadouts."

June 13, 2024 Mark Warren

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No Cape Left Behind | Helldivers 2 major order wants players to save some kids - their response? Sure, if you give us a new cape

Come on Arrowhead. Do the right thing.

June 12, 2024 Mark Warren

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Patching You In, Sir | Helldivers 2's next patch arrives later this week with over 100 changes and fixes, including visible supply lines and invite-only lobbies

Also, as with warbonds, Arrowhead's planning on prioritising patch quality over quantity going forwards.

June 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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Persistent Carnage | Starship Troopers: Extermination's official release has a mechanic that's long been on my Helldivers 2 wishlist

Starship Troopers: Extermination is stacking up its odds against Helldivers 2, and we're very much intrigued.

June 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Camo Costumes Coming | Helldivers 2's devs are changing their warbond approach, and the next one, Viper Commandos, drops soon

It's also bringing with it the game's first bit of vehicle customization.

June 6, 2024 Mark Warren

Fallout's T-60 power armour in Helldivers 2.

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Rad Reinforcements | Forget mechs, a new Helldivers 2 mod gives Fallout's T-60 power armour to Super Earth's forces

Terminid problem? It's ok, the Brotherhood of Steel's sending some kit to help out.

June 6, 2024 Mark Warren

Outfits from Fallout new Vegas and Lethal Company modded into Helldivers 2.

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Illumi-nice Threads | Helldivers 2 gets cool Fallout, Titanfall 2, and Lethal Company crossovers thanks to a new modding tool

No, this isn't Fortnite. Or is it?

June 5, 2024 Mark Warren

Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars in Helldivers 2.

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Return Of The Jedi | Helldivers 2's Star Wars Clone Wars mod pack took "eight weeks of brute force" to make, and its creators aren't done

The end goal? It sounds like a total overhaul.

June 4, 2024 Mark Warren

The black hole in Helldivers 2 next to some helldivers.

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VOID GAZING | Helldivers 2 players destroy Meridia, left staring into the void waiting to see if the Illuminate will arrive

"These sounds don't sound very democratic to me..."

June 3, 2024 Mark Warren

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BUGGING OUT | UPDATE: Helldivers 2 Meridia Major Order sees players overwhelmed by bug hordes spawning right on top of objectives

Arrowhead is "aware of the issues", according to Discord moderator.

May 31, 2024 Mark Warren

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A Chaotic Twist | Helldivers 2 players hellbent on seeing Super Earth fall have turned their movement into rebel faction roleplay, and some want Arrowhead to make it an actual thing

Rapid Action | Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead addresses Escalation of Freedom update backlash by unveiling 60 day plan to fix things like flamethrowers and ragdolling

Your Move, Joel. | Helldivers 2 players continue to call Arrowhead's bluff by letting the bots advance, but they're still seemingly on track in the current MO

Ruh Roh | Helldivers 2 players are so unhappy with the Escalation of Freedom update, they're doing the unthinkable: letting the Automatons win

No One's Happy | It's not just Helldivers 2 players that're disappointed with how the Escalation of Freedom update's played out, Arrowhead's CEO says many devs are too

The Fire Rages On | Helldivers 2's recent Steam reviews slide down to mixed amid nerf backlash, and Arrowhead's "having a lot of internal discussions about the best course of action"

It's Happened Again | Helldivers 2 nerf controversy's back on the menu, as players unleash a firestorm of negative reviews and Arrowhead CEO promises more tweaks

Fresh Tweaks | Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update is now live, and it comes with some fresh weapon balancing tweaks that're good news for crossbow lovers

You'll Be Mine | Sorry, Helldivers 2 players who're anti getting anti-tank mines, Arrowhead's seemingly using the latest Major Order to force them into your arsenal

It's Him, The Guy! | As another Helldivers 2 MO comes down to the wire, Arrowhead's finally shown us its mysterious game master, and it seems like he can use The Force

Golden Advice | Helldivers 2 CEO takes on 'humble nerd' form to ask Super Earth's 'digital gold' hoarders for pitches about fitting resources into long-term progression

Twisted Firestarter | Helldivers 2's Freedom’s Flame Warbond deploys soon, and that sound you can hear is Super Earth pyromaniacs blasting The Prodigy

Mid-Assault Adoption | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update already has would-be Super parents brainstorming Terminid baby names

We're So Hellback | Wahey, Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom, the game's "biggest update yet", will let you go on an uber-hard Super Helldive soon

They're At It Again | Want to get in on Helldivers 2's latest Major Order? You'd better hurry, as it's about killing a billion bugs and over a hundred million are already toast

Last Gasp Gain | After Helldivers 2 players clutched the latest Major Order with less than an hour left, Arrowhead's temporarily pulled the trigger on free mechs

Super Earth-io | Helldivers 2 has been transformed into a 16-bit arcade classic via a demake concept, and its creators would be open to making it a proper mini-game

Hot Off The Press | Some info about Helldivers 2's next warbond looks to have leaked via misbehaving PlayStation notifications

No Comment | Helldivers 2 dataminers reckon they've uncovered a mission about defending Super Earth's president, and we're taping our mouths shut to avoid inappropriate jokes

Review Bombed | "Just. Make. Bomb. Go. Boom." - Helldivers 2's 500KG bomb is back in the firing line after a recent order

Art Of War | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order is finally letting its armchair General Brasches see if their battle plans would make Sun Tzu facepalm

Annnnnd, It's Gone | Did you dare to go offline and live in the real world last night? Sucks to be you as you probably missed an entire Helldivers 2 Major Order

Divers Liberated | Helldivers 2's latest hotfix aims to free those trapped in infinite drop-in jail, as Arrowhead teases info on next warbond is coming "soonish"

Help From On High | Don't worry, even Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead's CEO has joined the campaign against patching out its lifesaving mid-air salutes

Super Salute | Helldivers 2 players have finally found an in-game quirk they don't want Arrowhead to patch out - lifesaving mid-air salutes and hugs

Boom Banter | Helldivers 2 players might be getting some fresh weaponry from the first game soon, cue a bunch of memes about anti-tank mines

Illu-moonate | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might lead to Super Earth getting its mitts on a "powerful interplanetary battle station"

Tinker Timing | Helldivers 2 might be getting a fresh hotfix with more performance fixes this week, but 'no sulking if there isn't one'

New Stuff Needed? | As Helldivers 2 slides down to about 10% of its player number peak on Steam, those left are torn as to how Arrowhead should try to right the ship

Mind Your Mines | As more bugs are uncovered, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead reminds players that not every datamine is worth getting excited about

The Bugs Are Back | Helldivers 2 players are headed back to the bug front, as Arrowhead teases giving Game Master Joel more tools to mess with Super Earth

Spears Crossed | Helldivers 2 just got a fresh patch, and we're holding our breath that it'll finally break the spear's curse for good

Stick To The Plan | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order has the Automatons coming for Malevelon Creek, and naturally it's already reignited the real war

Tree-son! | Uh oh, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might come a cropper at the last minute, because people are too busy climbing trees

Spear My Emotions | Sorry, long-suffering Helldivers 2 spear lovers, after being briefly fixed, it's now causing crashes

Packed Schedule | Helldivers 2's devs are looking into enemy spawn rates and making superior packing work as intended again

Band of Balancers | "We're not micromanaged by our CCO" - as Helldivers 2's last big patch earns praise, Arrowhead reiterates that it wasn't a one person job

Stop! Stimmer Time! | As Helldivers 2 players splatter bug babies, the cause of its sprinting issue might finally have been found

Sorry Not Sorry | "Sorry bro" but a Helldivers 2 story mode is "not happening"

Divers Down | "All planets are now Malevelon Creek" - Helldivers 2 players reckon the latest patch may have delivered a difficulty spike

Lots of Reading | Huge Helldivers 2 patch finally arrives, with a barrage of weapon balancing tweaks and an entire separate post to help explain them

No Cape Left Behind | Helldivers 2 major order wants players to save some kids - their response? Sure, if you give us a new cape

Patching You In, Sir | Helldivers 2's next patch arrives later this week with over 100 changes and fixes, including visible supply lines and invite-only lobbies

Persistent Carnage | Starship Troopers: Extermination's official release has a mechanic that's long been on my Helldivers 2 wishlist

Camo Costumes Coming | Helldivers 2's devs are changing their warbond approach, and the next one, Viper Commandos, drops soon

Rad Reinforcements | Forget mechs, a new Helldivers 2 mod gives Fallout's T-60 power armour to Super Earth's forces

Illumi-nice Threads | Helldivers 2 gets cool Fallout, Titanfall 2, and Lethal Company crossovers thanks to a new modding tool

Return Of The Jedi | Helldivers 2's Star Wars Clone Wars mod pack took "eight weeks of brute force" to make, and its creators aren't done

VOID GAZING | Helldivers 2 players destroy Meridia, left staring into the void waiting to see if the Illuminate will arrive

BUGGING OUT | UPDATE: Helldivers 2 Meridia Major Order sees players overwhelmed by bug hordes spawning right on top of objectives

HELLDIVING-READY | 11 things I wish I knew before starting Helldivers 2

JOIN THE WAR EFFORT | Thanks to Helldivers 2, tricking normal people into role-playing has never been easier

HELLISH PAST | Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original game

DOWN BAD FOR XP BARS | Helldivers 2 showed me how badly live service gamification has broken my brain

DOWN 2 SUPER EARTH | Why is Helldivers 2 so popular?

DO YOUR PART | Loving Helldivers 2? You need to check out this 90s classic, then

ALL EDGE, ALL GLORY | Helldivers 2 is not afraid to kill you often, and that's one of the best things about it