Helldivers 2 lands in the PlayStation Studios line-up as a co-op focused shooter that sits closer to Starship Troopers style chaos than a traditional campaign blockbuster. As a PS Plus Extra and Premium addition, it joins the service alongside other big multiplayer staples, competing for your group’s regular weekly slot with games like Destiny 2 and Warframe, but with a sharper emphasis on friendly fire and teamwork under pressure.
Who will get the most out of Helldivers 2?
Anyone who enjoys coordinated co-op, quick decision-making, and the occasional self-inflicted disaster. Missions push you to manage objectives while calling in stratagems, such as airstrikes and resupplies, which feel powerful but punish sloppy timing. The “galaxy war” framing gives a sense of shared progress, with shifting fronts that encourage dropping in for a few runs rather than grinding one mode endlessly.
- Co-op first: best played with friends or a communicative squad.
- High chaos, high consequence: friendly fire keeps everyone honest.
- Drop-in structure: suits shorter sessions as well as longer nights.
