No PSN? No Problem — The Helldivers 2 Board Game Has Your Back

Absolutely correct! As you may have just learned, Arrowhead Studios’ much-admired multiplayer shooter is poised to enter the tabletop gaming realm with Helldivers 2: The Board Game. This exciting venture will be unveiled on the crowdfunding platform Gamefound starting April 8, 2025.

Did you know? The new board game on the horizon is developed by Steamforged Games! Unlike other games that necessitate a PSN account, this one can be played without one. For players in regions impacted by Sony’s regional conflicts, this is the sole legitimate method to enjoy Helldivers 2 without encountering any PlayStation Network-related problems.

In my enthusiastic perspective as a fan, the Helldivers 2 Board Game is all set to encapsulate the swift action, strategic thinking, and humorous aspects that made the original video game a hit. The design is currently targeted towards 1 to 4 players. What’s more, it will test our mettle as we fight off alien menaces in defense of democracy, all while keeping a watchful eye for potential friendly fire incidents.

Steamforged Games is known for crafting top-notch miniatures, and their forthcoming project promises to showcase finely detailed plastic models of the alien enemies in Helldivers 2, such as the powerful Terminid Warrior. To further emphasize the studio’s expertise, their previous endeavors include Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Hearts of Iron, which have primarily focused on strategy and campaign-style gameplay.

In contrast to the original, the sequel of Helldivers is expected to offer a more playful and action-packed gaming experience, embodying the witty and strategic essence of the game.

In the upcoming game, players will find themselves wielding iconic firearms such as the FLAM-40 Flamethrower and the MG-43 Machine Gun, reminiscent of the original version. Moreover, further weapons are set to be introduced, accessible once crowdfunding goals have been met.

In addition to weapons being reintroduced, strategic moves known as Stratagems from Helldivers 2 will also be incorporated into the tabletop game. Airstrikes, reinforcements, turrets, and potentially Orbital Strikes will undeniably bring chaos to the battlefield, reducing numerous Terminids to nothingness.

At this point, only miniatures from the Terminid faction will be available in the tabletop version. As for the other factions like the Illumine and the Automatons, there have been no updates yet. Maybe with enough backing during crowdfunding, we could see them as a bonus feature later on.

For more Helldivers 2 updates, be sure to check out Gfinity.

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2025-03-14 19:44