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Helldivers 2 is adding new war campaigns and full ship customization, to offer "more valuable upgrades for every kind of player"
Arrowhead Game Studios is introducing significant updates to Helldivers 2, including new Galactic War Campaigns and full Super Destroyer ship customization. Game Director Mikael Ariksson detailed plans for more valuable upgrades and persistent progression elements to address player feedback. These updates aim to offer more meaningful choices for all player types and will be rolled out progressively.
Helldivers 2 to Start Galactic Campaigns This Month, Studio is Working on Roguelite Planet Warfronts
Helldivers 2 game director Mikael Eriksson detailed upcoming progression updates, including Galactic War Campaigns launching in June to provide clearer narrative progression and rewards. The studio is also experimenting with Planet Warfronts, a new mission type incorporating roguelite elements. Further enhancements will include personal progression reward tracks, Super Destroyer customization, new ships, and various gameplay improvements.
PlayStation’s First-Party Game Sales Have Been On Decline Since 2020, Data Shows
Data indicates that Sony's first-party game sales have been in a steady decline since the 2020 financial year, falling from 58.4 million units to 28.9 million in 2024, with a slight increase to 32.1 million in 2025. This trend coincides with challenges in the company's live-service game strategy and long development cycles for major titles, despite recent successes like Helldivers 2.
New Report Shows PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Declining, But What’s The Full Story>
A report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales reveals a significant decline from FY20 to FY25, dropping from 58.4 million to 32.1 million units. While the number of releases has fluctuated, the analysis suggests the core issue is an increasing reliance on a few blockbuster franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, with fewer new titles emerging to fill the gap.
PlayStation first-party sales see modest rebound after half-decade decline
PlayStation first-party game sales saw a modest increase to 32.1 million copies in FY2025, the first upturn in five years, following a significant decline since a peak in 2020-2021. This growth is attributed partly to the release of Ghost of Yōtei, while the overall decline was linked to inconsistent studio output and lengthy development cycles. Sony has also reportedly scaled back on releasing PS5 exclusives for PC, fearing it could damage the console's brand.
Helldivers 2 players say new performance patch made the game look worse between "awful" DLSS implementation and a visual bug that'll make your eyes burn
Players of Helldivers 2 are reporting that a recent performance optimization patch has negatively impacted the game's visuals, with some describing the DLSS implementation as "awful" and noting a significant visual bug. The update, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios in collaboration with Nixxes Software, aimed to improve performance and add support for upscaling technologies like FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0, but has instead led to graphical glitches and a perceived decrease in visual quality for some users.
"Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody
Helldivers 2 has received a significant performance patch introducing support for upscaling technologies like FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0, alongside variable rate shading and dynamic resolution scaling. Developed with assistance from Nixxes Software, the update also improves VRAM management and PC performance tuning. While some players report mixed results and even lower frame rates, the fix for manual climbing issues is widely praised.
Helldivers 2 Patch Brings Long-Awaited Upscaling Support and Latency-Reduction Features
Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new patch for Helldivers 2, introducing performance enhancements. The update includes long-awaited support for upscaling technologies and features aimed at reducing in-game latency.
Helldivers 2’s Next Update Is “Just The Opening Salvo”
Arrowhead Studios is releasing a significant update for Helldivers 2 on May 27 focused on performance optimization, stability, and reduced latency. The update will introduce new upscaling technologies like FSR, DLSS, and XeSS across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, alongside dynamic resolution scaling and variable refresh rate support. This is described as the "opening salvo" of ongoing efforts to improve the game's technical performance.
Helldivers 2 begins the long march back into the community's good books with a technical patch that represents the 'opening salvo' in a battle for better performance
Arrowhead Game Studios is releasing a technical patch for Helldivers 2 on May 27, focusing on performance improvements through upscaling support, advanced visual optimizations, and reduced latency. This patch, developed in collaboration with Nixxes Software, is the first in a series of planned updates aimed at enhancing the game's performance across all platforms, particularly on PC. The developer also teased future additions like longer in-game events and new content.
Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40K Is a Match Made in Heaven
Arrowhead Game Studios announced an upcoming crossover between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40K, set to release later this year. This collaboration will likely introduce themed armor, vehicles, and other cosmetic items to the live service game. The announcement comes as the developer addresses recent player feedback regarding balance changes and communication.
The next Helldivers 2 Legendary Warbond is Warhammer 40,000, which is kind of perfect
Arrowhead Game Studios announced a new Helldivers 2 Legendary Warbond in collaboration with Warhammer 40,000, revealed at the Warhammer Skulls fest. While specific contents are still under wraps, it is expected to include Warhammer-inspired weaponry, armor, and cosmetics. The release date is currently unknown, but it is slated to arrive "coming soon" for PC and PlayStation 5.
Everything Revealed At The 10th Anniversary Of Warhammer Skulls
The 10th anniversary Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed numerous game updates, world premieres, and new releases across the Warhammer universe. Highlights include new titles like Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch, along with updates for existing games such as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The event also coincided with the annual Warhammer Skulls: Festival of Video Games sale.
Helldivers 2 recruits PlayStation PC port studio for "opening salvo in an ongoing campaign to improve…
Arrowhead Game Studios has enlisted PlayStation's PC port division to help address ongoing performance issues in Helldivers 2. This collaboration is described as the 'opening salvo' in a campaign to improve the game's stability, following player complaints and a recent AMA with creative lead Johan Pilestedt.
HELLDIVERS 2 is getting multiple upscaling modes, VRR, VRS and other tech improvements
Arrowhead Game Studios, in collaboration with Nixxes, is releasing a technical update for HELLDIVERS 2 on May 27th, focusing on stability, latency reduction, and advanced upscaling technologies. The update will bring support for FSR, DLSS, XeSS, Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, Dynamic Resolution Scaling, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD Anti-Lag 2 to PC players. A further tech-focused update is planned for summer.
Helldivers 2's Next Legendary Warbond Is Warhammer 40K, But Don't Expect Space Marines
Helldivers 2 will receive a new Legendary Warbond featuring content from Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe later this year. While the crossover is a natural fit, developer Arrowhead Game Studios has indicated that iconic Space Marines are unlikely to appear, with the Astra Militarum faction being a more probable inclusion. This marks the third IP crossover for Helldivers 2, following previous collaborations with Killzone and Halo: ODST.
Helldivers 2's Next Legendary Warbond Is Warhammer 40K, But Don't Expect Space Marines
Helldivers 2 will receive a new Legendary Warbond featuring content from Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe later this year. While the crossover is a natural fit, developer Arrowhead Game Studios has indicated that iconic Space Marines are unlikely to appear, with the Astra Militarum faction being a more probable inclusion. This marks the third IP crossover for Helldivers 2, following previous collaborations with Killzone and Halo: ODST.
Helldivers 2 X Warhammer 40,000 Legendary Warbond Announced
Arrowhead Game Studios announced a new collaboration for Helldivers 2 with Warhammer 40,000, featuring a Legendary Warbond. While details are scarce, it is expected to include Space Marine-themed armor sets and iconic weapons. The game will also receive a patch on May 27th adding support for AMD FSR, DLSS, and XeSS, along with PS5 Pro enhancements.
Helldivers 2 is Adding Support for DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR, and More on May 27th
Arrowhead Game Studios is releasing a performance update for Helldivers 2 on May 27th, introducing support for various upscaling technologies including Nvidia DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4.0.3, and Intel XeSS 3.0 on PC. The update also brings Variable Refresh Rate, Variable Rate Shading, and Dynamic Resolution Scaling to consoles and PC, with performance modes being enhanced on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
New Swedish Incubation Model Aims to Speed Up Indie Game Releases
The Arctic Game initiative in northern Sweden has launched a new six-month incubation model aimed at accelerating indie game development from prototype to release and investment readiness. This program addresses the financial gap faced by indie developers by focusing on faster, release-oriented development cycles and helping studios build sustainable companies rather than just games. The initiative is also exploring tailored support structures for premium PC and console game studios.