Helldivers 2 is finally out in the wild after almost a decade of Swedish devs Arrowhead toiling away. And while it’s early days yet, the game is clearly striking a chord with gamers around the globe as the explosive sequel is setting new records right out of the gate.
With its bombastic mission design and unrelenting third-person combat, there’s plenty to keep you coming back for one more round. But beyond the PVE experience, is there a PVP mode to test your skills against a fellow Helldiver?
Here’s what you need to know about PVP in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 is all about its chaotic gameplay. But can you fight other players?
Does Helldivers 2 have PVP?
For the time being, Helldivers 2 does not have any strict PVP offering, per se. Though given the game’s friendly fire setting is enabled by default, there’s technically nothing stopping you from going to war with your own allies.
At any point in time, a stray bullet, a Strategem, or even a grenade dropped a little too close for comfort, can all see your teammates needing a redeploy. In the blink of an eye your own actions can cost lives, so in that sense, PVP is always possible.
Should you have a grudge to settle with someone on your team, there’s nothing preventing you from finding a quiet spot on the map and handling business like gentlemen.
But beyond that impromptu experience, there is no true PVP mode in Helldivers 2. You can’t load into a multiplayer battle against other humans, and there’s no competitive rankings to chase on that end. After all, the aim of the game is to help your fellow Helldivers liberate planets for the greater good of Super Earth.
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