While playing as the Helldivers fighting for democracy in Super Earth, players will be tasked to defeat several alien invaders to protect the civilization inHelldivers 2. Throughout this adventure, they are tasked with completing various missions and liberating the planet from the grasp of the enemy forces.
Since most of these missions demand tactical co-op gameplay from the players, they are considerably more enjoyable when done with friends. Teams of up to four players can embark on these missions together todefeat the alien dangersand accomplish the given objectives.
Updated March 4th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: Although it’s possible to play solo, much of the fun inHelldivers 2is had with friends. The cooperative game sees groups of up to 4-players tackling various planets and completing objectives against a variety of enemies. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to jump into the action andjoin other players in Helldivers 2. To better help showcasehow to join friends in Helldivers 2, the following guide has been updated to include a small companion video.
How to Unlock Multiplayer in Helldivers 2
InHelldivers 2,you have to finish the tutorialto access the co-op mode before you’re able to join forces with your buddies tofight some extraterrestrial bugsfor the good of democracy. Every player must watch the tutorial; it cannot be skipped.
It will take around 20 minutes to finish the tutorial and your first mission, which you must do alone. After the tutorial, you can add, invite, and complete missions with your friends.
How to Add Friends in Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2offers the best gameplay experience when it’s played with friends. The third-person shooter has severaldifficulty levelsand demands tactical gameplay from the players, combined with their cooperation and teamwork with the other players in the squad.
However, adding your friends to the game can seem to be a bit confusing as the game doesn’t make it clear when you start. But don’t worry. Follow these easy steps to add other players inHelldivers 2:
How to Invite Friends to the Squad
After you add your friends in-game, you must invite them to a squad if you want to play missions together. To form a squad with your friends, here are the things you need to do:
If you have no friends to play with, you’re able to still join thepublic gamesofHelldivers 2by playing through the Quickplay option or creating a session by yourself.
