Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra on 12 August
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Helldivers 2 is joining PlayStation Plus Extra worldwide on 12 August, ahead of Sony’s full August 2026 Extra and Premium catalogue announcement. The addition gives subscribers access to the co-operative shooter without buying it separately and could increase its active player base.
Sony confirmed the release in a PlayStation Blog post, with availability covering the UK, US and Japan immediately rather than through a staggered regional rollout. The game’s new “Devoid of Liberty” update is also due on the same day, while the rest of the monthly PS Plus Extra and Premium line-up had not yet been announced.
- Helldivers 2 joins PS Plus Extra worldwide today
- The full August catalogue is still pending
- A new game update launches simultaneously
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Helldivers 2 is an online co-operative action game in which up to four players work together on missions against alien enemies. Players are members of the Helldivers, a fictional military force sent by the human-led state of Super Earth to fight wars across space.
The game was made by Swedish developer Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It launched in 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC, and is built around players completing objectives together while dealing with friendly fire and large numbers of enemies.
PlayStation Plus Extra is a subscription tier that includes a catalogue of games which members can download and play while they remain available through the service. Adding a high-profile multiplayer game can make it easier for existing subscribers to try it and may bring more players into its online missions.
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Originally published by GameSpot as “PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For August 2026 Includes Helldivers 2”.