Sony has added Helldivers 2 to PlayStation Plus Extra starting August 12, 2026, bringing one of the platform’s most successful games to millions of subscribers worldwide. The cooperative third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios is now available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members, marking a significant expansion of the service’s game catalog.
Helldivers 2 originally launched in February 2024 on PS5 and PC, becoming a breakout hit for Sony Interactive Entertainment. According to the company’s announcement, the game has welcomed more than 22.9 million players across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as of August 9, 2026. The title holds the record for the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever released.
The addition to PlayStation Plus underscores Sony’s strategy of bringing major multiplayer titles into the subscription service to drive engagement and attract new players. Mary Yee, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, stated in the press release that the company recognizes players’ appreciation for the evolving Game Catalog and that Helldivers 2 strengthens the value proposition of the subscription, creating opportunities for members to discover and engage with exceptional games.
The timing of Helldivers 2’s addition to PlayStation Plus coincides with the launch of a major new narrative arc called “Devoid of Liberty,” which introduces horror-themed content to the game’s ongoing Galactic War storyline. The update brings mutated enemy variants, a new biome, and expanded customization options through a Warhammer 40,000 collaboration warbond that launched simultaneously. This content expansion positions the game to attract both longtime players and newcomers joining through the subscription service.
PlayStation Plus Extra currently includes a curated catalog of hundreds of games, featuring other major titles such as The Last of Us Part I, God of War Ragnarök, and Ghost of Tsushima. The addition of Helldivers 2 represents the type of high-profile, recently successful game that Sony has been strategically adding to the service to compete with other subscription offerings in the gaming market.
Sources
- PlayStation Blog — Official announcement of Helldivers 2’s addition to PlayStation Plus Extra, August 12, 2026, with details on the game and other catalog additions
- Sony Interactive Entertainment — Press release confirming Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus, player count of 22.9 million, and details on the “Devoid of Liberty” narrative arc and Warhammer 40,000 collaboration
- IGN — Reporting on Helldivers 2 as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game and the expected influx of new players
