Highlights
- Helldivers 2 is rumored to release in October 2023 for PS5 and PC, according to a Sony partnership program mission briefing.
- The game will feature a third-person perspective and maintain the core co-op gameplay mechanics of the original Helldivers.
- However, an October release may face tough competition from other highly anticipated games, including Marvel's Spider-Man
- A PlayStation Showcase event later this year may provide an official release date.
A new rumor aims to shed light on Helldivers 2’s release date, as it now looks like the game will come out in October 2023. Helldivers 2 is a sequel to the original Helldivers from 2015, and it features a heavy emphasis on co-op gameplay.
Helldivers 2 was officially announced at the latest PlayStation Showcase event, confirming that the game will shift to a third-person perspective. Despite this change, it appears that the core of the Helldivers experience will remain intact, including the ability to accidentally kill teammates during missions. Helldivers 2 is 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.
Insider Gaming reveals that Helldivers 2 will release later in 2023 on PS5 and 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 that Helldivers 2 will launch in October 2023. Insider Gaming also states that Helldivers 2 recently 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 for Helldivers 2.
An October release for Helldivers 2 seems 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 2 by Insomniac Games is 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 for Helldivers 2 to 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 for Helldivers 2. Sony previously confirmed that it will share more information on the upcoming PlayStation handheld device Project Q later this year, which could also be a part of this event.
Lastly, rumors have suggested that Sony will release a PS5 console with a detachable disc drive later 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 2 is currently in development for PC and PS5.
Source: Insider Gaming
