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gaming12 days ago•2 min saved

PS Plus Hands Out 10 Free Games in August 2026 Across Extra and Premium

Sony has announced the August 2026 lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, with Helldivers 2 arriving Aug 12, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Vampire Survivors joining Aug 18, and Hell is Us, Umamusume Pretty Derby, Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2 releasing Aug 25. Premium adds Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire on Aug 18 (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams had been teased previously).

via GAMINGbible|

#gaming #helldivers-2 #kingdom-come-deliverance-ii

gaming13 days ago•2 min saved

SEAF Brigade Arrives: Helldivers 2's Devoid of Liberty Update Expands Firepower and Flair

Helldivers 2's Devoid of Liberty expansion debuts a new SEAF squad—Leader C. Zhang, Medic STIMmothy, Rifleman A. Aaronson, and Specialist B. Devaux—along with four new emotes, added veterancy titles, and expanded morale support. The free Xbox update introduces the new frontier against The Illuminate and lets players deploy the SEAF team to back up Helldivers on the battlefield.

via XBOX Wire|

#devoid-of-liberty #gaming #helldivers-2

gaming13 days ago•6 min saved

Helldivers 2 joins PS Plus with new Devoid of Liberty expansion

Sony adds Helldivers 2 to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium as part of the August 2026 update, accompanying the Devoid of Liberty expansion with new missions, enemies and a 300-rank ladder; the game has sold around 20 million since its 2024 launch and previously released on Xbox in 2025.

via Eurogamer.net|

#devoid-of-liberty #gaming #helldivers-2

gaming26 days ago•2 min saved

Warhammer 40K crossover brings Castellan's Creed to Helldivers 2 this August

Helldivers 2 is getting a paid Warhammer 40,000 crossover called Castellan's Creed, launching August 12, 2026, adding six items and cosmetics themed around the Cadian Kasrkin (R/40-K rifle, P/40-K pistol, Meltagun stratagem, Meltamine grenade, two armor variants) plus a cape. The Legendary Warbond is priced around 1,500 Super Credits (~$10) and will be available globally on PS5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S via the in-game store, with monetization concerns noted by players.

via gagadget.com|

#castellan-creed #crossover #gaming

gaming26 days ago•11 min saved

Gears of War: E-Day fuses Helldivers 2 chaos into a revamped Horde Siege

A hands-on preview of Gears of War: E-Day showcases a Helldivers 2–inspired Horde Siege: a 12-player PvE mode played across a sprawling city with shiftable zones, optional objectives, and a final evac by helicopter. The game also reworks movement and offers updated Versus modes, including Team Deathmatch and a Conquest-like mode that emphasizes dynamic objectives and map control. Overall, the new multiplayer additions aim to feel fresh and could keep players returning long after the campaign.

via TrueAchievements|

#gaming #gears-of-war #helldivers-2

gaming2 months ago•110 min saved

Sony’s PC ports outperform Xbox on PS5 ports, but Steam is being discarded

Alinea Analytics data indicate Sony has earned about $1.2B in take-home revenue from PlayStation PC ports by late 2025 (roughly $1.5B gross before Valve’s 30% cut), with Helldivers 2 contributing heavily via Steam sales. By comparison, Xbox’s PS5 PC port revenue is around $667M, led by Forza Horizon 5. The figures aren’t apples-to-apples due to different rollout timelines (Sony began PC releases in 2020; Microsoft started on PS5 in 2024) and market scale. The piece notes Sony’s PC strategy faced issues (PSN regional restrictions, early technical problems) and that Sony plans to wind down its PC port efforts and exit Steam, signaling a pivot toward AI and broader strategy, while Xbox appears to be moderating its cross‑platform push.

via Windows Central|

#alinea-analytics #gaming #helldivers-2

gaming2 months ago•4 min saved

Helldivers 2 expands its war with roguelite Planet Warfronts and longer Galactic War campaigns

Arrowhead reveals a roguelite mode called Planet Warfronts for Helldivers 2, after pre-launch prototyping, alongside a broader suite of Galactic War changes: replacing Major Orders with multi-week Galactic War Campaigns, introducing Personal Campaign Progression, and overhauling ship drops and the ship module system with new vessels; the updates aim to deepen planetary invasions, offer more rewards, and keep veteran players engaged while attracting new recruits.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#galactic-war #game-updates #gaming

gaming3 months ago•10 min saved

Helldivers 2 Under Fire as Balance Controversies and Paywalls Spark 'Nerfdivers' Backlash

Helldivers 2 is facing mounting backlash as Steam user reviews trend Mostly Negative over the past 30 days due to balance concerns (buffs to enemies and nerfs to weapons) and a paywall behind War Bonds, with fans also criticizing the developers’ communication; Arrowhead apologized via a Steam blog post and promised greater transparency, more public betas, and balance-focused updates, but skepticism remains ahead of upcoming summer changes.

via Push Square|

#arrowhead-game-studios #gaming #helldivers-2

games3 months ago•14 min saved

Helldivers 2 Backlash Deepens After Dev Q&A Misfires

Helldivers 2’s Steam reviews have swung toward Mostly Negative as a vocal, devoted fanbase pushes back on nerfs, Warbond monetization, bugs, and patch notes. Arrowhead’s attempted, multi‑platform Q&A to reassure players about communication ends up fueling more anger, highlighting a rift between the developers and the community despite the game’s long tail and steady engagement.

via Kotaku|

#arrowhead-games #communication #fan-backlash

gaming3 months ago•24 min saved

Helldivers 2 devs pledge clearer updates after negative Steam reviews

Arrowhead Game Studios dropped a detailed Reddit Q&A in response to Helldivers 2 receiving Mostly Negative Steam reviews, outlining priorities like meta-progression, Galactic War, and clearer patch notes. The studio says it has expanded the team behind progression, plans more frequent updates and deeper player discussions, and intends to improve communication moving forward. They also touched on ongoing issues such as Linux/Steam Deck crashes and referenced past improvements like PC file-size reductions, acknowledging skepticism from players but promising ongoing updates this summer.

via PC Guide|

#arrowhead-game-studios #gaming #helldivers-2

gaming3 months ago•4 min saved

Helldivers 2 Patch Overhauls Armor, Boosts Exosuits, Sparks Community Debate

Arrowhead's Helldivers 2 patch adds two forest biomes and a new enemy variant while overhauling durable damage: exosuits' health nearly doubles (850→1600) and arm health rises (350→600), while many enemies gain armor-heavy buffs, and several gadgets are adjusted (Heavy Devastator shields become destructible; Flame Sentry +50% damage; Ballistic Shield Backpack HP 600→1000; gas slows 25%; Spear four missiles). Hive Guards’ armor is reduced and Bile Titan spew is toned down. The update also introduces the EXO-55 Breakthrough Warbond with new gear, nudging players toward anti-armor loadouts. Reactions on Steam have been largely negative as players worry about reduced build variety and higher difficulty, despite the patch's intent to expand strategic options.

via GamesHub|

#balance-changes #durable-damage #exosuits

games5 months ago•13 min saved

Marathon's Endgame Lock: Kill 500 Million UESC Robots to Unlock Cryo Archive

Marathon’s endgame Cryo Archive unlock is gated behind an ARG that requires players to kill a cumulative 500 million UESC security bots; at about 315 million killed so far, the reveal could slip into next week, with fans wondering if Bungie will add twists akin to Helldivers 2’s evolving galactic war.

via Kotaku|

#arg #bungie #cryo-archive

gaming5 months ago•8 min saved

Helldivers 2 Goes WWI with Entrenched Division Warbond

Helldivers 2 is launching a premium Warbond called Entrenched Division on March 17, 2026, adding WWI-inspired gear such as the B/FLAM-80 Cremator flamethrower, SMG/FLAM-34 Stoker with a flamethrower mode, P-69 Veto pistol with jet-assisted rounds, A/GM-17 Gas Mortar Sentry automated turret, and the G-48 Giga Grenade, plus the CQC-73 Entrenchment Tool as a ready-to-use secondary, along with WWI-themed armor cosmetics, emotes, and patterns.

via Push Square|

#entrenched-division #flamethrower #gaming

gaming6 months ago•3 min saved

Helldivers 2 Unveils Cyborg Armies in Machinery of Oppression Update

Helldivers 2 adds three cyborg enemy types—Agitators, Radicals, and the Vox Engine—as part of the Machinery of Oppression update, launching February 10 and expanding the Automaton faction’s war in Cyberstan with new meta gameplay that tightens the stakes for players.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#arrowhead-game-studios #cyberstan #cyborgs

gaming6 months ago•8 min saved

Helldivers 2 aims for a forever game where player choices shape the Galactic War

Arrowhead details Helldivers 2’s evolving live-service plan, including the Cyberstan operation starting Feb. 10 where outcomes can be won or lost and will influence the Galactic War, potentially destroying planets. The team stresses accessibility for newcomers and a flexible narrative that adapts to player actions, signaling more content to come as long as the community stays engaged.

via Eurogamer|

#arrowhead-game-studios #galactic-war #gaming