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Helldivers 2

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

ShooterTacticalXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5
ReleasedFeb 8, 2024
Performance data6 GPU profiles
Catalog sourcemanual

This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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SpecBeacon mixes official PC requirements, benchmark coverage, linked review pages, and update notes so you can make a quicker hardware decision without hopping across multiple tabs.

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  • Use the update and review links below when a game is new, patched often, or still getting mixed reports.
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Updates

Latest notes

Steam App ID 553850

Machinery of Oppression: 6.1.1
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Elemdil2026-03-25Release Captain Morris here with a small update this fine Wednesday! 🔧 FixesCrash FixesFixed a crash happening when swapping between weapons while planting the One True Flag in multiplayer.Weapons & Stratagem FixesThe SMG-72 Pummeller is now able to reload if the Weapons magazine has bullets in it.Miscellaneous FixesThe Burier of Heads title has been thoroughly investigated, and–since no signs of...
Machinery of Oppression: 6.1.0
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Elemdil2026-03-17Release Captain Morris here with a small update this fine Tuesday!The Galactic War never rests, and neither can you. While you lick the wounds caused by the Automatons on Cyberstan, Super Earth’s other numerous enemies seek opportunities to rob us of our Democracy. It’s time to rally.On Friday, March 20, 2186, we are mobilizing our divers based on new intelligence gathered by High Command.This tim...
Helldivers 2 Large Build Delist
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Miitchimus2026-03-05Greetings HelldiversAfter extensive testing of our “slim” build (for more details on this history of this topic see here and here), weeks of your input and stress testing including a great influx of new and returning players in the ‘Machinery of Oppression’ major update, we are confident that players are having a great experience playing HELLDIVERS 2 on the smaller build. As a result we will be re...
Machinery of Oppression 6.0.3
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Elemdil2026-02-10Attention Helldivers, As we fight against the Cyborgs, Super Earth is making sure all Helldivers have every chance of democratic Success!We're sharpening our weapons of mass liberation. All our efforts must find their Clanker targets!Below you'll see the latest fixes and updates for our brave divers marching forward... 📍 Patch HighlightsThe C4 pack gets more boom for your creditsMissiles hit their...
Into the Unjust: 5.0.2
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Elemdil2026-01-22Bang bang less… Democracy doesn’t always need to shout. This patch is deploying some important updates to suppressed weapons, allowing Helldivers to eliminate threats with reduced detection and tighter tactical control. Expect quieter kills, cleaner engagements, and new opportunities for coordinated strikes before the enemy knows you’re there.Remember: stealth is a tool, not a substitute for overw...
FAQ

Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.