Helldivers 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Helldivers 2 across the outlets.
Helldivers 2 targets Super Credit cheaters with "radically improved" tools, but not everyone's on board…Arrowhead Game Studios is implementing improved tools to detect and prevent players from cheating and illegitimately farming Super Credits in Helldivers 2. While the developer assures these measures will not affect legitimate players, some community members are critical, arguing the studio should focus on improving Super Credit acquisition rates rather than solely on banning cheaters.- Safe Gaming Guide for Adults: Anti-Toxicity in 2026 | TAGThis guide offers strategies for adult gamers to combat online toxicity and improve their gaming experience. It introduces TAG's safety score for rating games based on community health and provides platform-specific tools for managing communication and blocking players. The article emphasizes the benefits of private lobbies, playing with trusted friends, and seeking out positive communities to mitigate the negative impacts of toxic online environments.
- Morning PatchesThis article provides updates on recent patches for live service games ARC Raiders and HELLDIVERS 2. It also mentions a new gothic-inspired quest mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, alongside other unofficial game patches and mods.
- Save Up To 80% Off Digital Games In Fanatical’s Red Hot SaleFanatical's Red Hot Sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on over 10,000 digital games, with a free game or coupon for purchases over $15. The sale includes titles from the Resident Evil franchise, Stellar Blade, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Dave the Diver. Codes are redeemable via Steam and the sale runs until July 10.
Save Physical Games petition passes 125,000 signatures and tells Sony “Don’t Kill the Disc”A petition on Change.org urging Sony to continue producing physical game discs has surpassed 125,000 signatures. The petition, launched by PNP Games Inc. owner Jade Pearce, argues for the importance of physical ownership and the negative impact of a digital-only future on local economies and consumer choice. Despite Sony's shift towards digital distribution and changes in manufacturing, the article notes past instances where public pressure influenced Sony's business decisions.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is suffering similar PSN region locking woes to Helldivers 2, with 132 countries barred according to Steam's backendMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is reportedly facing similar region-locking issues to Helldivers 2, with its Steam backend indicating it cannot be activated or purchased in 132 countries. This has led to speculation that Sony is reintroducing mandatory PSN account linking for PC games, which was previously a point of contention for Helldivers 2 players.
Another self-own for Sony: Marvel Tōkon's PC version is unavailable in over 100 countries thanks to our old friend…Sony's upcoming fighting game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, has been region-restricted on Steam in 132 countries that lack PlayStation Network access. This follows similar controversial decisions with other PC ports like God of War Ragnarök and Ghost of Tsushima. The game is set to have an open beta on PC and PlayStation 5 from July 24 to July 26.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC Blocked in 132 Countries Due to PlayStation Account RequirementThe PC version of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will not be available in 132 countries due to a mandatory PlayStation Network account requirement for multiplayer features. This situation mirrors the controversy faced by Helldivers 2, which was later reversed by Sony. Arc System Works is developing the fighting game, featuring Marvel characters with a 3D anime aesthetic.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries due to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirement – but its Steam page is still visibleMarvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is unavailable in 132 countries due to Sony's mandatory PlayStation Network linking requirement, similar to Helldivers 2. Despite the block, the game's Steam page remains accessible and purchasable in some of these regions, causing confusion among players. The fighting game, developed by Arc System Works, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reportedly blocked in 132 countries on PC due to PSN requirementMarvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is reportedly being blocked in 132 countries on PC due to a mandatory PlayStation Network account requirement, mirroring a controversial decision made for Helldivers 2 in 2024. This policy effectively prevents sales in regions where the PlayStation Network is unavailable, despite the potential for cross-play functionality with the PlayStation 5 version. Sony has not officially confirmed the requirement, but a footnote on the Steam page suggests it will be mandatory for online play.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
"You can literally reroute a river into a desert and cause it to bloom": Star Wars Galaxies lead says of his new sandbox MMO Stars ReachRaph Koster, lead designer of Star Wars Galaxies, discusses his new sandbox MMO, Stars Reach, which features a procedurally generated universe with real-world physics simulations. Players can manipulate the environment by rerouting rivers, freezing water, or electrifying deposits, with the game's core mechanics drawing inspiration from Conway's Game of Life. Koster emphasizes that the advanced physics simulation, enabled by modern computing power, allows for a more immersive and reactive world than previously possible.- Morning MultiplexThis article provides brief updates on several games, including Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Future, Endless Legend 2, Helldivers 2, and Trackmania. It highlights new content and developments for each title.
Helldivers 2 is once again spoofing Donald Trump's wall with the Frontlines of Freedom update, which launches a new campaign "to make the galaxy safe again"Helldivers 2's new 'Frontlines of Freedom' update introduces a campaign to build a massive wall in space, satirizing Donald Trump's border wall proposal and the 'Termicide' campaign. The update aims to keep Terminid insects away from Super Earth and offers players a new rifle as a reward for participating in the defense of the construction effort. Arrowhead Game Studios is shifting to longer, multi-week campaigns for its evolving player-led storyline.- Helldivers 2 pushes back the release of its next warbond to give it ‘more time to cook’Arrowhead Game Studios has delayed the release of the next Helldivers 2 warbond, originally slated for June, to ensure its quality. The studio stated that the warbond needs more time to be finalized and will be released once it meets their standards. Further details on the delay and a new release timeline were not provided.
PlayStation CEO promises to "revitalise the market" with more live service gamesPlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stated in an interview that the company intends to invest more in live service games to "revitalize the market." This comes despite recent underperformances and layoffs in the live service genre, including at Bungie. PlayStation has had mixed success with live service titles, with hits like Helldivers 2 and notable failures like Concord.
Helldivers 2 Gets Closer To Modern Politics With Campaign To Build A WallHelldivers 2's latest in-game campaign, which involves building a 'Celestial Fence' to contain the Terminid menace, draws parallels to modern political discourse, particularly Donald Trump's border wall proposals. Developer Arrowhead Studios uses the game's authoritarian Super Earth government and its 'Managed Democracy' facade for satirical commentary, similar to the film Starship Troopers.
Helldivers 2 Kicks Off Construction of Terminid Control System 2.0 in Latest Campaign BriefArrowhead Game Studios has launched a new in-game campaign for Helldivers 2 focused on constructing the Terminid Control System 2.0, a large defensive wall against bug advances. Players who contribute to this effort will be rewarded with the new R-4 Hyena Marksman Rifle. This initiative is part of a larger Galactic Campaigns system, offering multi-week objectives and clearer rewards, with game director Mikael Eriksson emphasizing the desire for players to earn more than just medals.
"Everybody got the rug pulled out from under them": Xbox are putting third-party Game Pass deals "on pause", claims publishing veteranIndustry veteran Fernando Rizo claims that Microsoft has put a pause on new third-party deals for Xbox Game Pass as the company reassesses its gaming business strategy. This alleged halt comes as Microsoft's financial year ends and follows decisions to reduce the price and remove day-one Call of Duty releases from the service. While Rizo believes Game Pass is not over, he suggests a hiatus on new third-party acquisitions is likely.
PlayStation CEO says company wants to "revitalise" live-service gamesSony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino expressed a desire to "revitalize" the live-service game market with both first-party and third-party content, emphasizing the importance of continuous updates. He mentioned the upcoming release of their own live-service title, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and acknowledged the challenges in the genre. This comes after recent layoffs at Bungie and the cancellation of several PlayStation live-service projects, with Helldivers 2 being a notable success.