Summary
A new rumor aims to shed light onHelldivers 2’s release date, as it now looks like the game will come out in October 2023.Helldivers 2is a sequel to the originalHelldiversfrom 2015, and it features a heavy emphasis on co-op gameplay.
Helldivers 2was officially announced at thelatest PlayStation Showcase event, confirming that the game will shift to a third-person perspective. Despite this change, it appears that the core of theHelldiversexperience will remain intact, including the ability to accidentally kill teammates during missions.Helldivers 2is set to release on PS5 and PC later this year, and a new rumor now suggests that it will launch in October of this year.
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Insider Gaming reveals thatHelldivers 2will release later in 2023 onPS5and PC, but the exact date is currently unknown. Insider Gaming claims to have received a Sony partnership program mission briefing containing this information, as creators are told to mention thatHelldivers 2will launch in October 2023. Insider Gaming also states thatHelldivers 2recently received an ESRB rating that gives players an overview of its gameplay mechanics, so it does seem like the game will come out soon. Fans should note that every rumor or leak should be taken with a grain of salt, being careful not to get too excited until Sony officially announces a release date forHelldivers 2.
An October release forHelldivers 2seems plausible, but that month is already packed with exciting games, resulting in an extremely crowded time frame for the rumored release plans.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2by Insomniac Gamesis also coming out in October, so it’ll be interesting to see if Sony decides to release two first-party titles in the same month. Regardless, there’s always a chance forHelldivers 2to avoid October 2023 and release in November instead.
Insider Gaming also makes note of Sony hosting another PlayStation Showcase event later this year, which could feature a full release date forHelldivers 2. Sony previously confirmed that it will share more information on the upcomingPlayStation handheld device Project Qlater this year, which could also be a part of this event.
Lastly, rumors have suggested thatSony will release a PS5 console with a detachable disc drivelater in 2023, replacing the current models available in the market. PlayStation has not officially announced this new PS5 console as yet, so a showcase before October presents a good opportunity to share all this information with the player base.
Helldivers 2is currently in development for PC and PS5.
