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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.
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.
The Into the Unjust patch for Helldivers 2 arrives on its second birthday, adding the Bastion Tank and the LAS-16 Trident (via a premium warbond), plus balance changes (armor passives adjusted, melee damage up 50%, reduced weapon sway, tougher higher difficulties). The update helps Helldivers 2 reclaim the US Steam top-sellers list and reach global No. 3 behind CS2 and PUBG, with Steam concurrent players above 100k for the first time since September 2025, signaling renewed co-op action as players pursue Star of Peace schematics.
Helldivers 2’s major update brings back the Bastion tank, launches a premium Warbond with new weapons (LAS-16 Trident, CQC-20 Breaching Hammer, GL-28 Belt-Fed Grenade Launcher, EAT-411 Leveller) and cosmetics, plus weapon balancing tweaks, bug fixes, a Chinese voiceover option, and more interchangeable emotes as the warpath toward Cyberstan continues.
Helldivers 2's Patch 6.0.1 dropped on Feb 3, 2026, adding heavy weaponry via the Bastion Tank and the Siege Breakers warbond (featuring LAS-16 Trident, a hammer, GL-28 Grenade Launcher, and EAT-411 Leveller), plus melee damage buffs, gun balance tweaks, new cosmetics, and a War Horse skin arriving Feb 10; the update also brings a Chinese voiceover and various stability fixes.
Helldivers 2’s stealth-themed Redacted Regiment Warbond was delayed from its Jan 20 date and officially goes live on Jan 22 at 5:00 AM PST (after a patch three hours prior). Arrowhead provides a full regional launch timetable (e.g., Denver 6:00 AM MST, New York 8:00 AM EST, London 1:00 PM GMT, Auckland 2:00 AM Jan 23). The Warbond adds covert gear—suppressed primaries, a dart pistol that induces delirium, and the B/MD C4 Pack—for a stealth aesthetic that some players see as more cosmetic than practical in Helldivers 2.
Arrowhead Game Studios has delayed the Helldivers 2 Redacted Regiment Warbond indefinitely after final testing uncovered a key issue that didn’t meet release standards, with no new ETA given. The Warbond, set to launch January 20, 2026, would introduce stealth-focused weapons and cosmetics, but the team says they’re taking extra time to ensure the update is ready before it goes live.
Helldivers 2's new premium Warbond, Redacted Regiment, arrives January 20 and adds stealth-focused gear: three weapons (R-72 Censor, AR-59 Suppressor, P-35 Re-Educator pistol with delirium darts), a C4 backpack stratagem, a Lure Mine throwable, two armor sets with Reduced Signature, and a Concealed Insertion booster, plus cosmetics, all priced at 1,000 Super Credits.
Developers of Helldivers 2 significantly reduced the game's installation size from 154GB to 23GB by removing data duplication, after measuring actual game load times and discovering that most loading delays are due to level generation, not asset loading. This change had minimal impact on load times, especially for HDD users, and highlights the importance of data-driven optimization rather than assumptions or industry averages.
The developers of Helldivers 2 have reduced the PC game size by approximately 131GB, from 154GB to 23GB, by de-duplicating data, which minimally impacts load times and helps players with limited storage. The new 'slim' version is available via a public beta on Steam and will become the default after testing.
Sony's financial report highlights Helldivers 2's strong cross-platform success, especially on Xbox, while Destiny 2 underperforms, leading Sony to revise its expectations and record a $204 million impairment related to Bungie, which remains operationally independent but with increasing integration.
ARC Raiders has become a surprise hit in 2024, surpassing Helldivers 2's peak player count on Steam with 462,488 concurrent players, despite being an independent new IP. Its success highlights a notable achievement for Embark Studios, especially compared to other recent multiplayer titles, and sets a promising stage for future updates and growth.
Helldivers 2's developer Arrowhead admits that focusing on new content over bug fixes has led to the game starting to break at the seams, and they are now prioritizing addressing these issues and rethinking their development approach.
The article provides a first look at gameplay footage of upcoming games on the ROG Xbox Ally X, showcasing performance at various settings and resolutions, with generally smooth frame rates, indicating the system's strong capabilities ahead of its release on October 16th.
Helldivers 2 is significantly larger on PC (150GB) than on consoles due to data duplication aimed at reducing load times for users with mechanical HDDs. The developers are exploring solutions to reduce file size and improve load times, but the impact on players with HDDs remains uncertain. The studio plans to bundle assets and enhance compression techniques in future updates.