Arrowhead Game Studios has recently unveiled crucial information about the upcoming launch of Helldivers 2, shedding light on the PC version ahead of its release on February 8th. The sequel, set to launch on both PlayStation 5 and PC, brings with it an exciting inclusion of crossplay support, enabling seamless collaboration between players on different platforms.
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A Familiar Yet Enhanced Experience
Helldivers 2 adheres to the successful blueprint of its predecessor, a game acclaimed for its engaging gameplay and received a Eurogamer Recommended badge in 2015. Players will delve into procedurally generated missions across treacherous alien terrains, where they'll strive to complete objectives, tame hostile inhabitants, and engineer their daring escape.
While the core elements like customizable loadouts and strategic planning remain intact, the sequel offers a significant shift from a top-down to a third-person perspective, promising a fresh experience.
Bridging Platform Divides: Crossplay and PC Features
In a bid to fortify the collaborative spirit, Arrowhead has confirmed crossplay functionality between PlayStation 5 and PC for Helldivers 2. Emphasizing the essence of community and teamwork, Arrowhead stressed the importance of unifying players across different systems. This move aims to create a cohesive environment where victories are celebrated, losses mourned, and the galaxy liberated without the constraints of platform barriers.
Moreover, details about the PC version have surfaced through a "PC features" trailer, providing insights into the technical specifications and system requirements. The trailer hints at support for resolutions up to 4K, with options for both mouse/keyboard and controller setups. The system requirements range from a GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 470, alongside an i7-4790K or Ryzen 5 1500X with 8GB RAM for a 30fps experience at 1080p on low settings, to the high-end demands of an RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D, and 16GB DDR4 for a smooth 60fps at 4K on very high settings, necessitating 100GB of storage across all configurations.
As Helldivers 2 gears up for its launch, slated for February 8th, eager gamers can anticipate its availability on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
In the meantime, you can watch Helldivers 2 PC features trailer here:
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