Game guide
Helldivers 2
Game overview
What is Helldivers 2?
An online squad shooter for up to four players focused on cooperative missions, friendly fire and a shared galactic war.
What you actually do
The core loop
Mission objectives, loadout synergy and friendly fire shape the main loop.
How progress works
Progress through warbond and loadout unlocks.
Action and interaction
Expect third person shooting.
How the game is structured
Play through a mission based structure.
WhatToGame Verdict
Our take.
The first few weeks of Helldivers 2 gave me some of my favorite multiplayer moments in years, and the game still has that ridiculous ability to make time disappear. You can keep it casual and enjoy the chaos or push the difficulty until every fight becomes a disaster you somehow survive. Bring a friend — the gunfire, kill streaks and last-second escapes are too much fun not to share.
Best for
Who this works for.
Small groups
Excellent for small groups
Mixed skill levels
Strong for mixed-skill groups
Couples
Good for couples
Your setup
Can your group play it?
The essentials first, with platform-specific detail available below.
Player and mode details1 setup
All platforms
- 1-4 players online
Online play required; up to four players.
In play
See how it plays.
Availability
Platform differences.
Important edition and storefront differences remain available without taking over the page.
Check platform and storefront details3 groups
Steam
PC
- Full cross-play across current platforms.
PlayStation
PS5
- Online subscription required on console
- Online play required.
Xbox Series
Xbox Series
- Online subscription required on console
- Xbox launch added in 2025; cross-play on all platforms.
PC hardware
Will it run?
A stronger gaming PC is recommended.
View minimum PC requirementsExact specs
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-4790K / Ryzen 5 1500X
- GPU
- GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 135 GB
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
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