# Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/out-of-nowhere-sony-confirms-that-2024-breakout-hit-helldivers-2-joins-playstation-plus-extra-and-premium-today/
- Published: 2026-08-12T14:03:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-12T20:12:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-playstation-plus
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Entertainment, Gaming, Paranormal, Software, Technology, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium.
- The addition coincides with the Devoid of Liberty expansion.
- The game has sold around 20 million copies.

## Summary

Sony has added Helldivers 2 to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in its August 2026 update, allowing subscribers on those tiers to access the co-operative shooter from today. The move coincides with the launch of the Devoid of Liberty expansion and may further widen the game’s player base, though PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers are not included.

Developed by Arrowhead Studios, Helldivers 2 has sold about 20 million copies since its 2024 release and became PlayStation’s fastest-selling game. Devoid of Liberty adds missions involving the Illuminate, altered planets and 300 unlockable ranks, while a community challenge asks players to defeat 500 million enemies by 18 August to unlock four PlayStation avatars; its Xbox release in September 2025 sold 926,000 copies in six days.

## Coverage

- [Eurogamer: Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium](https://www.eurogamer.net/helldivers-2-playstation-plus)
- [Polygon: Helldivers 2 now on PS Plus Game Catalog with new patch](https://www.polygon.com/helldivers-2-playstation-plus-devoid-of-liberty-update/)
- [IGN: Sony Predicts Influx of New Players as Helldivers 2 Drops on the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Alongside New Update and Warhammer 40,000 Warbond](https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-predicts-influx-of-new-players-as-helldivers-2-drops-on-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-alongside-new-update-and-warhammer-40000-warbond)

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