Out of nowhere, Sony confirms that 2024 breakout hit Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium today
Load your rifles and get ready to deliver some democracy to those heathen alien interlopers, because Helldivers 2 comes to PlayStation Plus today. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the game will be added to the roster of titles PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can access as part of its August 2026 update (sorry, Essential-tier subs). The game, developed by Arrowhead Studios,…
Sony has announced that Helldivers 2, the 2024 breakout hit, will be added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions today. Developed by Arrowhead Studios, the game sold 20 million copies since its 2024 launch. The game's addition to PS Plus is set to coincide with the launch of its latest expansion, Devoid of Liberty.
This new content features tasks such as destroying Illuminate spires and gateways, completing data reconnaissance, and infiltrating Illuminate structures with your team. Players can now unlock 300 ranks, which come with new privileges and rank titles. The Void presents a unique challenge, with altered planets and significant intelligence reports suggesting that changes are more pronounced near the Void.
The PS Plus drop also includes community challenges, such as collectively eliminating 500 million enemies by August 18th to unlock Helldiver PlayStation avatars. Despite its success, Helldivers 2 has also been available on Xbox since September 2025, where it sold 926k copies in its first six days.
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