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Sequel to the Helldivers shooter game
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Sequel to the Helldivers shooter game

Helldivers 2is a premiumactiongame being developed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. It is the long-awaited sequel to the popular, tough-as-nails space shooter, Helldivers. Players will once again team up via online co-op to go on missions to fight against hostile alien threats throughout the galaxy.

Similar to the first Helldivers game or others like The Ascent, Helldivers has diverged from its top-down gameplay to a more immersive yet equally fast-paced third-person perspective that is just as challenging as its predecessor. In this game, you’ll be taking on the role of galactic peacekeepers.

Dive into hell once again

Helldivers is a game that was made for fans of co-op shooters and combines sci-fi themes with top-down twin-stick gameplay. The result was an action-packed experience that was challenging and fun. Many were asking for a sequel and that request is finally going to be fulfilled with the release of Helldivers 2. However, Arrowhead Studios has made some interesting changes this time around.

The biggest and most apparent change in this sequel is the shift to a third-person over-the-shoulder view, which completely changes how the game feels and plays. You still get to play with up to three other players, as well as that punishingly hard combat the original was known for. That is made even more complicated and tricky with the persistent friendly fire enabled.

To level the playing field, there's an arsenal of superpowered weapons you can customize for all types of load-outs and battle scenarios. You can even call on air support during missions, including bomb drops, anti-personnel mine deployers, and other tactical tools available to you. In this game, you step into the shoes of an elite soldier whose mission is peacemaking and maintaining democracy.

Sequel plot overview

Helldivers 2 plunges players into the heart of a cosmic conflict where freedom, peace, and "managed democracy" — the very foundations of life on Super Earth — are at stake. Alien forces are plotting the downfall of the Super Earth world and its philosophies. Continuing from where the first chapter left off, players don the mantle of Helldivers, the elite peacekeepers, engaging in a galactic war with a mandate to safeguard their planetary home.

Armed for interstellar battles, Helldivers have at their disposal galactic tools of war that are unmatched in their capacity to wreak havoc. Flexibility is built into every aspect of combat, from a formidable array of primary firearms to extensive customization options. Moreover, the game introduces “stratagems,” a feature that allows players to call upon specialized tactical aids during heated battles.

The biggest update yet

Helldivers 2's latest update, Escalation of Freedom, introduces a wealth of new content, including enemies, mission objectives, and difficulty levels, all designed to enhance the gaming experience. As players prepare for the game's biggest update, they can expect increased difficulty levels, including the new CR 10: Super Helldive, which offers the most challenging gameplay yet. With these new challenges come great rewards, ensuring that the gameplay remains engaging and rewarding.

The update also introducesformidable new enemies like the returning Impaler, the Spore Charger, and the Terminid Alpha Commander, a more powerful version of the Brood Commander. Additionally, the Automatons receive reinforcements with the inclusion of the Rocket Tank and other new bots. Players will also need to navigate dangerous new environments such as haunted swamps with limited visibility, making strategic use of their flashlights to avoid hidden threats. These new adversaries and environments will require players to employ careful coordination and strategy.

To enhance the overall player experience, Escalation of Freedom includes significant improvements to mitigate grief kicking, ensuring fair play and cooperation. Kicked players will nowspawn into a new session with all the loot from their previous session, while the kicking squad's loot remains unaffected. Additionally, various quality of life upgrades, including fixes to the social menu, make playing with friends more seamless. Overall, the update promises a host of exciting additions, improvements, and surprises, with its launch set forAugust 6.

Exciting things to look forward to

After eight years and a lot of waiting, there is finally the sequel that a lot of fans were asking for in the form of Helldivers 2. You get much of the same fun and engaging co-op gameplay, with weapons to play around with. Here, you’ll be part of elite forces who are fighting to be victorious in an intergalactic struggle to keep the galaxy safe from rising Alien threats.

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