Is Helldivers 2 on PlayStation 5?

Yes, Helldivers 2 is available on PlayStation 5. The full platform list: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Does Helldivers 2 support crossplay?

Yes, Helldivers 2 supports cross-platform play. Cross-play connects PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Helldivers 2

18Full Release

What this is

A squad-based war game where friendly fire and orbital support turn missions into shared chaos.

What you actually do

You select a loadout, complete objectives, and combine weapons with orbital strikes, turrets, vehicles, and supply drops. Friendly fire and escalating enemy pressure make timing, positioning, and team coordination essential.

Verdict

Stratagems Under Friendly Fire

Helldivers 2 turns mission objectives, orbital strikes, and constant friendly fire into tense co-op stories. The core loop remains distinctive, but recent player reports point to performance problems and frustrating balance changes.

User reviews first

Steam recent first

Is it for you?

What shines

Spectacular stratagem combinations
Chaotic emergent mission stories
Strong co-op teamwork
Distinctive dark humor
Helpful random teammates
Weapons reward learning weak spots

What to know

Inconsistent weapon balance
Frequent crashes and performance drops
Persistent bugs and glitches
Repetitive progression grind
Updates can weaken player tools
Enemy corpses cause blockages

Quick facts

Genre

ShooterSci-fi

View

First + Third person

Solo

Co-op

up to 4

PvP

Length

Endless

Entry

Can start here

Pricing

Paid

MTX

Account required

Active Support

Crossplay

+Best if

You want memorable co-op moments where coordination and friendly fire make every mission unpredictable.

!Skip it if

Skip it if unstable performance or shifting weapon balance would quickly sour your interest.

Developer

Arrowhead Game Studios

Publisher

PlayStation Publishing LLC

Release

Feb 8, 2024

Game DNA

Rhythm

Fast pace

Depth

Some depth

Mood

IntenseCompetitiveFunny

Look & sound

Great Soundtrack

Also tagged

CapitalismSpaceExtraction Shooter

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Your role and how it develops

Your role

You are a squad member responsible for completing objectives, managing combat support, and keeping teammates alive under pressure.

Learning and mastery

The basic loop is immediate, while higher difficulty demands stronger coordination and loadout knowledge.

Replay and variation

Mission variety, changing objectives, loadout experimentation, and the shared war support repeat sessions, though repeated progression can wear thin.

Systems you interact with

What you actually engage with

Loadouts

Choose weapons and armor before deployment.

Stratagems

Call in orbital strikes, supplies, turrets, and vehicles during missions.

Mission objectives

Complete strategic tasks across hostile planets.

Friendly fire

Position and communicate carefully because attacks can harm allies.

Squad coordination

Combine roles, timing, and equipment with other players.

Galactic war

Contribute mission results to a shared community campaign.

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Time investment

How long it takes

HowLongToBeat

Invested time

engaged players

71h

Session fit

What the time commitment feels like

When it clicks

The main loop is easy to enter, with deployment, objectives, combat, and extraction forming a clear rhythm.

Session constraints

Crashes, performance issues, repetitive progression, and balance changes can interrupt momentum.

Best session rhythm

Works best in focused co-op sessions where a squad can chain missions and adapt together.

DLC timing

Additional content is best considered after the core mission rhythm and current technical state suit you.

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Review interpretation

Current mood

Recent players still find Helldivers 2 exciting and especially enjoyable with friends, though crashes, repetition, and balance changes temper the enthusiasm.

Why it works

Chaotic combat, cooperative teamwork, and a strong sense of shared fun make each mission memorable.

Critic gap

Players and critics agree that the cooperative action is excellent, but player feedback more strongly emphasizes ongoing crashes, repetition, and frustration with balance updates.

What players value

Cooperative play with friends

high

Players consistently describe it as fun, easy to engage with, and best enjoyed alongside friends.

Chaotic, cinematic combat

high

Explosions, accidental friendly fire, and frantic encounters create memorable moments and a distinctive sense of fun.

Community and shared purpose

medium

Players enjoy the in-game sense of community and the feeling of participating in a larger cause.

Evidence-backed risks

Online account linking

mediumstore flags

The store lists PlayStation Network account linking for the Steam version.

Crashes and performance problems

highreviews

Players report recurring crashes, poor optimization, and bugs that can disrupt matches.

Live-service balance and paid-content changes

mediumreviews

Players describe repeated nerfs, shifting balance, and frustration when post-launch content or purchased items are changed.

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Minimum PC

Playable baseline

OSWindows 10

CPUIntel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

RAM8 GB RAM

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470

Recommended PC

Better target

OSWindows 10

CPUIntel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

RAM16 GB RAM

GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT

Storage and usability

Disk, language and input

Install22 GB

Download20 GB

Free space135 GB

Languages14 listed

ControllerPartial

Accessibility

Verified Steam support

Adjustable text sizeSteam

Camera comfort optionsSteam

Chat speech-to-textSteam

Chat text-to-speechSteam

Color alternativesSteam

Custom volume controlsSteam

Adjustable difficultySteam

Narrated game menusSteam

Playable without timed inputSteam

Subtitle optionsSteam

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Support status

Developer activity

Actively updated

Last game updateJul 7, 2026 · 15 days ago

Last official postJul 9, 2026 · 13 days ago

Updates (12 mo)7

Posts (12 mo)15

CadenceFrequent

SourceSteam

Official Steam news

Latest from the developer

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Questions people search

answered from verified data

Yes, Helldivers 2 supports co-op for up to 4 players.

Its listed modes: Single player, Multiplayer and Co-operative.