During Sony’s State of Play today, the CEO and creative director of Arrowhead Game Studios, Johnan Pilestedt, revealed a deep dive into what players can expect in its upcoming shooter Helldivers 2, as well as when you’ll be able to get your hands on it early next year.
The video opens up with a player selecting a menu called the “Galactic War,” followed by them picking what mission they want to play. Once the mission is picked, their characters enter their hellpods, and the second they touch the ground, they’re almost immediately greeted by various bugs attacking them. The trailer then shows off how different mechanics work, such as spawning back in, helping team members reload, and how heavy weapons work. By the end of the trailer, it’s revealed that Helldivers 2 will be coming to PlayStation 5 and PC on February 8, 2024, and preorders will be available on September 22.