Helldivers 2, the upcoming third-person shooter game developed by Arrowheads Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment has gone gold.
The developer, Arrowhead Game Studios has announced that Helldivers 2 has finally gone gold and players can now pre-order the game through Sony’s PlayStation Store as well as Steam Store. The developer has also attached a link for a new launch trailer that showcases new footage of the upcoming game, captured on PS5. For the uninitiated, going ‘gold’ in video game industry means that the game has reached a point in its development lifecycle where its ready to be released and shipped to players.
Helldivers 2 is a sci-fi shooter that offers both solo and co-op gameplay experience. Based on the latest launch trailer, it looks like this upcoming sequel features significant differences from the first Helldivers game, which was released in 2015 and was essentially a top-down shooter game. The sequel is set to feature a third-person perspective, offering players a larger amount of freedom than its predecessor.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics have also been revamped in the sequel, offering players a chance to engage in fast-paced combat with dangerous aliens. The sequel is set to bring forth a wide range of new and tough-to-beat opponents, such as alien tanks and bots, along with reprising some of the predecessor’s most popular gigantic alien bosses and mini-bosses.
Helldivers 2 will be released on February 8, 2024 for PS5 and PC via Steam, with crossplay functionality.
