Helldivers 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
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Guides
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Helldivers 2 Weapons Tier List | Best Primaries and Faction Loadouts
Helldivers 2 weapons are re-tuned frequently, so tiers stay fluid. Even so, if you judge guns by "can it punch through armor" and "can it clear swarms fast," the right pick per enemy faction is clear. This article covers tiers for primaries, secondaries, and grenades, plus recommended loadouts for Terminids, Automatons, and the Illuminate.
walkthroughHelldivers 2 Beginner Guide|First Missions and What to Learn Early
The Helldivers 2 early game is "play the lowest difficulty until controls and stratagem inputs click, then climb one tier at a time." Friendly-fire discipline and clear role splits across anti-armor, crowd control, and support are the keys to survival. This guide walks you through the no-stuck early hours.
guideHelldivers 2 Faction Guide|Bugs, Bots, and Illuminate Weaknesses
Helldivers 2 has three enemy factions, and each demands a different loadout. Terminids (bugs) overwhelm with melee swarms, Automatons (bots) bring ranged firepower and armor, and the Illuminate pressure you with special abilities. This guide walks through each faction's weaknesses and the loadouts that consistently win.
guideHelldivers 2 Stratagem Guide|Best Picks and Squad Role Splits
You only get four stratagem slots, so balance them across anti-armor, crowd control, defense, and support. Versatile staples like the Recoilless Rifle and Eagle Strafing Run anchor most loadouts, with adjustments per faction and difficulty. This guide breaks down stratagem picks by role and how to split a four-player squad.
Overview
What's the Game?
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
4-player co-op
Tackle missions with friends or random squads. Teamwork is essential in high-density combat.
78-plus Stratagems
Anti-tank weapons, orbital bombardments, defense turrets, and support gear, all summoned via command inputs.
Three enemy factions
Bugs (Terminids), Bots (Automatons), and Illuminate. Each has distinct weaknesses and tactics.
Galaxy-scale metagame
All players results shift the galactic war state in real time.
Friendly fire tension
Explosives demand team coordination. Mistakes are part of the comedy.
Ongoing updates
Regular new Stratagems, planets, and enemy variants.
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Supported Languages
| Language | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日本語 ● | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deutsch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| English | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Español | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Français | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Italiano | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 한국어 | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Português (Brasil) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Русский | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 简体中文 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 繁體中文 | ✓ | — | ✓ |
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System Requirements
Windows
Minimum
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 Storage: 135 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
macOS
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Linux
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