#Helldivers 2
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Helldivers 2 Players Win as Sony Backtracks on PSN Steam Account Linking
Sampad Banerjee
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After a massive backlash from the PC players, Sony PlayStation has clarified and updated on the Helldivers 2 account linking situation, removing the mandatory PSN account linking requirement for good. This announcement comes amidst an ongoing public outcry, as the game sees its Steam rating plummeting to overwhelmingly negative, while players from 177 countries were at risk of getting locked out of the game over PSN unavailability.
Upanishad Sharma
It seems that the Helldivers 2 controversy just keeps getting worse. Steam has now removed Helldivers 2 from its storefront for all non-PSN countries. So while gamers can see the game, the buy button has vanished. However, gamers who had already bought Helldivers 2 in a non-PSN nation can still apply for a refund despite having breached the two hour limit.
Helldivers 2 players around the globe are angry at Arrowhead Studios for imposing a mandatory change for Steam gamers to link their accounts to a PSN one. With PSN only supported in odd 69 countries, the situation currently is murky for everyone. Nonetheless, gamers have flooded Arrowhead with negative reviews, Reddit rants and general ire. While the studio's CEO has publicly apologized, not everyone feels the same way. Keep reading to find out the entire story here.
Helldivers 2 is quite possibly one of the most fun and friendly games I have ever played. Despite taking place in such a hostile environment coupled with so many chances for friendly fire, the game houses one of the least toxic communities I have ever come across. There are a lot of reasons for that. However, the strongest include Arrowhead Game Studios tapping into the very idea of a common cause and using it perfectly inside a game.
After some grueling sessions, you finally have enough research samples to start purchasing ship modules in Helldivers 2. However, you are completely clueless on what to buy, as there are tons of options. I sit down and help you out as we talk about the best ship modules in Helldivers 2. So while reduce the waiting time for sentries, others make your Eagle Airstrikes faster.
While Helldivers 2 comes with plenty of the best weapons, you do need good armor sets to ensure you don't get blown away. For all those cases and more, I sat down and decided to recommend the best Helldivers 2 armor for your next fight. Be it added protection, or increased recoil control, each of these armor sets attract unique use-cases, providing small, yet important gameplay changes.
When you pick a destroy fuel reserve mission, you'll see that there are various fuel silos standing at certain areas of map. Since these silos can't easily be destroyed using normal stratagems, you will need to call in a free Hellbomb to do so. Once you call in a Hellbomb, arm it and run away, as it produces a strong blast to take out everything around it.
In a surprising move, the socialist Automatons are back again with a vengeance and with a score to settle in Helldivers 2. After getting eradicated for good, a larger fleet is currently trying to capture Chort Bay, Lesath, and Menkent. Furthermore, Helldivers only have 24 hours to hold the forces back.
Since Helldivers 2 gives you a lot of choices for weapons, you might be scratching your head over which gun to bring over with you. With so many options available, I've made your work easier and boiled it down to the absolute best Helldivers 2 weapons you should get. Besides primary and secondary, the list also includes the best weapons you can get from orbital drops.
Mysterious Rogue Item Appears in Helldivers 2: Unintentional Bug or Intended Tease?
Sampad Banerjee
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As soldiers of Super Earth started their one-minute celebration for eradicating Automatons, a mysterious ship module crept up in-game. The catalog expansion module perplexed gamers, and made other guess if this is a tease for something big. Unfortunately, it seems this was a developmental bug left by the studio. Nonetheless, it makes us wonder if future ship modules have been teased and are on the way.
Helldivers 2 Dethrones Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in Sales for the Second Time in the UK
Ishan Adhikary
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In the latest report by Game Industry Biz, we see the top sold video games of March 2024. Here it's revealed that Helldivers 2 has topped the chart for two months in a row in the UK. It further shows the game finally dethroning Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as a trending game in the same period of time. Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 is already third in the list despite launching late in March.
The Helldivers 2 players have done the unthinkable. They've finally managed to eradicate the forces of Automatons for good, and make the Super Earth a safer place. Opening the Galactic Map confirms the same as the Automaton side is fully empty now.
As the new incursion on the Automaton occupied planets keep progressing, the bots have introduced a brand-new enemy type called the Factory Strider. These behemoth walkers are equipped with laser turrets and a cannon, and keeps spawning Automatons. While they are extremely tough, taking down factory striders is still possible using the best helldivers 2 stratagems like the Eagle 500kg bomb, the anti-tank rifle and even the Eagle Airstrike.
Helldivers 2 “Democratic Detonation” Warbond Drops in with More Firepower
Ishan Adhikary
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PlayStation Blog has reveald a new Helldivers 2 Premium Warbond coming this April 11th. The Premium Warbond, codenamed Democratic Detonation will feature new weapons and utlity for more firepower. It will also feature more armor, capes, and emotes to keep defense and fashion in check.
As the Super Earth President acknowledges the Malevelon Creek sacrifice and announces the day as a memorial day, all Helldivers 2 players can claim a free commemorative cape in support of the fallen troops. To claim the cape, all you need to do is head over to your armory and look for the Fallen Hero's Vengeance item.
In Helldivers 2, you encounter two different factions that employ different strategies. The first are the Automatons, which are self-aware socialist bots out to annihilate the forces of humanity and capture planets. You'll find eight kinds of Automatons throughout the ongoing war. The second faction are the bugs called Terminids. These also comes in eight different kinds, with their motivation being killing humans and multiplying across various planets.
Helldivers 2 Slyly Adds in Flying Bugs, While CEO Denies Its Existence
Sampad Banerjee
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As Helldivers 2 players fight together to push back Terminids once and for all off of four bug-ridden planets, they've discovered a new bug-type that can fly around the map. And, as the news starts spreading like wild-fire, Arrowhead Studios' CEO denied these claims, citing that bugs cannot fly.
Helldivers 2 Gets a New Warbond; New Weapons and Armor Introduced
Sampad Banerjee
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Helldivers 2 has officially announced its first major Warbond. Called Cutting Edge, it adds in three new armor sets that looks rugged and battle-tested, four new weapons that can annihilate the forces of enemies, and a brand-new grenade to incapacitate the enemies. Judging by the properties, each of these weapons looks and feels inclined towards the Automaton battlefields, as tension keeps rising on Tien Kwan for the mechs.
The heart and soul of Helldivers 2 lies in Stratagems. These are the support items that will help you fight against the barrage of enemies in various warzones, and help your life easier. Join me as I go through them all and choose twelve of the best Stratagems, including defensive items like the dome shield, the dome shield backpack, and straight up offensive items like the orbital laser, the 500kg bomb, and more.
Footage of Mechs and Upcoming Content for Helldivers 2 Leaks Online
Sampad Banerjee
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Multiple users on the internet have shared footage of what seems to be usable mech support in Helldivers 2. As per the videos, a player can ride these mechs and utilize their machine guns and mounted cannon to fight against the oppressor. Additionally, there are also footage of NPC support and a ride-able vehicles floating online. All the leaks indicate that we might be getting some new content for Helldivers 2 very soon.
Today we take a look at ten different games from various developers that capture the beautiful game loop of Helldivers 2. So if server problems in Helldivers 2 are stopping you but you can't wait for them to be fixed, then grab your friends and try these games out until then.
Helldivers 2 is a third-person four-player co-op shooter that puts you in the shoes of the Super Earth's line of defense against alien bugs and socialist robots. With danger looming at every sector of space, your mission is to eradicate the enemies of Humanity, and bring prosperity to the great Super Earth.