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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Helldivers 2.jpg | |cover = Helldivers 2.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 08, 2024}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 08, 2024}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|helldivers-2|83}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15908/helldivers-ii|83}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|helldivers-2|87}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/ | |official site= https://www.playstation.com/games/helldivers-2/ | ||
− | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 129232 |
|igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}. | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}. A [https://www.playstation.com/support/account/create-account-for-psn/ PlayStation Network] account was initially required<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/553850/announcements/detail/4196868529806518742|title=Steam News - Helldivers 2 - HELLDIVERS™ 2 Account Linking Update|date=2024-05-03}}</ref>, but was made optional instead.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vxtwitter.com/PlayStation/status/1787331667616829929|title=PlayStation on X|date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
|boost = | |boost = | ||
− | |cosmetic = | + | |cosmetic = Armor cosmetics can be purchased using '''Super Credits''' via the in-game shop.<ref name="Warbonds_Microtransactions">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/40425349/view/3968301974645555698|title=Helldivers 2 – WARBONDS: Supporting the Galactic War Effort|date=2024-02-27}}</ref> |
− | + | |currency = '''Super Credits'''. It can be used to buy gear, cosmetics or premium Warbonds in the in-game shop.<ref name="Warbonds_Microtransactions"/> | |
|finite spend = | |finite spend = | ||
|infinite spend = | |infinite spend = | ||
− | |free-to-grind = | + | |free-to-grind = '''Super Credits''' can be earned by exploring points of interest during a mission.<ref name="Warbonds_Microtransactions"/> |
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
|none = | |none = | ||
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
− | |time-limited = | + | |time-limited = Pre-order and twitch drops exclusive armor sets. |
|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armor | Pre-order only. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armor | Pre-order only. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| TR-62 Knight Armor | Pre-order only. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| TR-62 Knight Armor | Pre-order only. | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor | Twitch Drop | + | {{DLC/row| TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor | Twitch Drop only. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Upgrade to Super Citizen Edition | Included in the Super Citizen Edition | + | {{DLC/row| Upgrade to Super Citizen Edition | Included in the '''Super Citizen Edition'''. | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_settings.config}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_settings.config|{{P|steam}}/userdata/<user-id>/553850/remote/input_settings.config}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Post-processing anti-aliasing toggle and [[SSAA]] via Render Scale option | |antialiasing notes = Post-processing anti-aliasing toggle and [[SSAA]] via Render Scale option | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |upscaling tech = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |upscaling notes = | + | |upscaling notes = |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
− | |hdr notes = | + | |hdr notes = No HDR controls found. Brightness control is same in both SDR & HDR. Can control UI Brightness with slider. |
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Improve GPU performance=== | ||
+ | The game has Asynchronous Compute on by default, which is a setting that lets your GPU do CPU math to help out processing. However, this feature is only useful for older or weak CPUs (such as on consoles), and is generally recommended to be turned off by default if you have a newer CPU. If you're experiencing frame drops frequently, try turning this off (it can be found in the Graphic settings, at the very bottom). For further performance improvements, set particles_tessellation and particles_receive_shadows to false user_settings.config. | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = limited |
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = "Enter" is hardbound to "Open chat" |
+ | with no option to rebind it. Mech machine gun is hardbound to mouse2, stomp will default to 'f', but if you change your controls it will fix itself to your melee key. | ||
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|playstation controllers = true | |playstation controllers = true | ||
|playstation controller models = DS4, DS, DSE | |playstation controller models = DS4, DS, DSE | ||
− | |playstation controllers notes = | + | |playstation controllers notes = Gyro Aiming functionality (as Motion Sensor Aiming, Can be found under Options > Controller) is supported. |
|playstation prompts = true | |playstation prompts = true | ||
|playstation prompts notes = | |playstation prompts notes = | ||
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|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualsense adaptive trigger support = true | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = true | ||
− | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = Wired and Wireless only |
|dualsense haptics support = true | |dualsense haptics support = true | ||
− | |dualsense haptics support notes = | + | |dualsense haptics support notes = Wired only |
− | |playstation connection modes = Wired | + | |playstation connection modes = Wired, Bluetooth |
|playstation connection modes notes = | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers = unknown | |tracked motion controllers = unknown | ||
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|digital movement supported notes= | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Gamepad Button prompts get prioritized when Gamepad Input is active. |
− | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = false |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = limited |
− | |steam hook input notes = | + | |steam hook input notes = If using a PlayStation controller: you will receive an in-game notification that some features like Motion Sensor/Gyro Aiming, correct button prompt, Adaptive Trigger and Haptic Feedback will not work. Users can dismiss this notification. |
− | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = false |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
− | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = false |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
|steam cursor detection = unknown | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 12 | |direct3d versions = 12 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Directx11 is available with the launch argument --use-d3d11 |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|notes = {{ii}} SSD recommended. | |notes = {{ii}} SSD recommended. | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 11 May 2024
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Developers | |
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Arrowhead Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
PlayStation PC | |
Engines | |
Autodesk Stingray Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 8, 2024 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
OpenCritic | 83 |
IGDB | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | TPS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Helldivers |
Helldivers | |
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Helldivers | 2015 |
Helldivers 2 | 2024 |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Helldivers 2 is a multiplayer third-person TPS game in the Helldivers series.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | Super Citizen Edition also available. | |||
Super Citizen Edition also available. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | Super Citizen Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store | Super Citizen Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Super Citizen Edition also available. |
- All versions require Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes. A PlayStation Network account was initially required[1], but was made optional instead.[2]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Cosmetic | Armor cosmetics can be purchased using Super Credits via the in-game shop.[3] |
Currency | Super Credits. It can be used to buy gear, cosmetics or premium Warbonds in the in-game shop.[3] |
Free-to-grind | Super Credits can be earned by exploring points of interest during a mission.[3] |
Time-limited | Pre-order and twitch drops exclusive armor sets. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand Armor | Pre-order only. | |
TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy Armor | Pre-order only. | |
TR-62 Knight Armor | Pre-order only. | |
TR-117 Alpha Commander Armor | Twitch Drop only. | |
Upgrade to Super Citizen Edition | Included in the Super Citizen Edition. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_settings.config <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/553850/remote/input_settings.config |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/553850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/553850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
- Cross-save with the PlayStation 5 version of the game is planned after launch.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 45-90 (Vertical Field Of View) | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Post-processing anti-aliasing toggle and SSAA via Render Scale option | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | No HDR controls found. Brightness control is same in both SDR & HDR. Can control UI Brightness with slider. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Improve GPU performance
The game has Asynchronous Compute on by default, which is a setting that lets your GPU do CPU math to help out processing. However, this feature is only useful for older or weak CPUs (such as on consoles), and is generally recommended to be turned off by default if you have a newer CPU. If you're experiencing frame drops frequently, try turning this off (it can be found in the Graphic settings, at the very bottom). For further performance improvements, set particles_tessellation and particles_receive_shadows to false user_settings.config.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | "Enter" is hardbound to "Open chat" with no option to rebind it. Mech machine gun is hardbound to mouse2, stomp will default to 'f', but if you change your controls it will fix itself to your melee key. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge Gyro Aiming functionality (as Motion Sensor Aiming, Can be found under Options > Controller) is supported. |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | Wired and Wireless only | |
DualSense haptic feedback support | Wired only | |
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Gamepad Button prompts get prioritized when Gamepad Input is active. |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Hook input (legacy mode) | If using a PlayStation controller: you will receive an in-game notification that some features like Motion Sensor/Gyro Aiming, correct button prompt, Adaptive Trigger and Haptic Feedback will not work. Users can dismiss this notification. | |
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts | ||
Cursor detection |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Dialogue, Sound Effects and Voice Chat volume sliders | |
Surround sound | Also supports Dolby Atmos. | |
Subtitles | Full, On-Screen Only, In-World Only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | Inaccuracies or missing crucial informations. EX: Armor passive effect "Democrat Protects" lacks a display for it's 50% lethal damage survive chances. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Audio is region locked to Japanese storefronts. | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 12 | Directx11 is available with the launch argument --use-d3d11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | v2023.2 |
Multiplayer | Microsoft Azure PlayFab | |
Anti-cheat | nProtect GameGuard |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-4790K AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
Intel Core i7-9700K AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 6600XT |
- SSD recommended.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/553850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (553850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam News - Helldivers 2 - HELLDIVERS™ 2 Account Linking Update - last accessed on 2024-05-03
- ↑ PlayStation on X - last accessed on 2024-05-06
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Helldivers 2 – WARBONDS: Supporting the Galactic War Effort - last accessed on 2024-02-27