Sony has confirmed the upcoming release of Helldivers 2, the sequel to the celebrated third-person co-op shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. The sequel will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC this year, continuing the gripping action that has become synonymous with the Helldivers franchise.
Helldivers debuted 2015 on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Vita platforms. This strategic, squad-based shooter quickly earned a dedicated following thanks to its challenging gameplay, cooperative mechanics, and engaging sci-fi narrative. Inspired by seminal military science fiction like Starship Troopers, the game has built a reputation for delivering intense, collective action in a dystopian future.
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Sony made history later that year when Helldivers became the first game from the technology giant to be published on PC. This step allowed Arrowhead Game Studios to reach a broader audience and further solidified Helldivers as a standout title in the third-person shooter genre.