Helldivers 2

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Helldivers
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 nProtect GameGuard DRM, Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Monetization

Type	Notes
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type	Notes
Currency	"Super Credits"^[1]

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.
Upgrade to Super Citizen Edition

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_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
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
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
High-fidelity upscaling		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support		Additionally supports gyroscopic control on supported controllers.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		DualShock 4, DualSense Requires disabling Steam Input.^[2]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes	Wired

Generic/other controllers

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		Master, Music, Dialogue, Sound Effects and Voice Chat volume sliders
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
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

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Cutscenes	Bink Video	v2023.2
Multiplayer	Microsoft Azure PlayFab
Anti-cheat	nProtect GameGuard

System requirements

Windows
	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

↑ Helldivers 2 – Warbonds, Super Credits, and Superstore Detailed - last accessed on 2024-02-03
↑ Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2024-02-10

[Proton_path_note-2] 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.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/553850/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (553850) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] Helldivers 2 – Warbonds, Super Credits, and Superstore Detailed - last accessed on 2024-02-03

[3] Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2024-02-10

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[Note 1]

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Developers

	Arrowhead Game Studios
Publishers
	PlayStation PC
Engines
	Autodesk Stingray Engine
Release dates
Windows	February 8, 2024
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