Helldivers 2 has landed in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which means a large chunk of subscribers can now download and play it at no extra cost on PS5. The catch is that it is tied to specific membership tiers, so not every PS Plus member gets it.
Quick answer: Helldivers 2 is included with PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium on PS5. If you are on the Essential tier, it is not part of your plan, and you would need to upgrade to Extra or Premium to claim it from the Game Catalog.
Which PS Plus tiers include Helldivers 2
The game is part of the Game Catalog, the shared library that sits on the Extra and Premium plans. Essential, the base tier most people subscribe to, does not include it. Extra is the lowest tier you need, and Premium works too since it builds on top of Extra.
| PS Plus tier | Monthly price (US) | Helldivers 2 included |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $10.99 | No |
| Extra | $16.99 | Yes |
| Premium | Higher than Extra | Yes |
So the practical decision comes down to the gap between Essential and Extra. Moving up costs an extra $6 a month at the US price, and in return you get Helldivers 2 plus the rest of the Extra library.
How to add Helldivers 2 from the Game Catalog
Note: Titles in the Game Catalog are yours to play while you subscribe. If your plan lapses or the game later leaves the catalog, access ends unless you buy it outright.
You still need PS Plus for online play
Helldivers 2 is a co-op shooter built around online squads of up to four players, and it requires a PS Plus membership for online multiplayer. Since Extra and Premium already cover that requirement, anyone claiming the game through the catalog is set for both the download and the online play.
This is a PS5 release within the catalog. Players on other platforms buy the game separately, since the free-with-subscription offer applies to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers on PS5.
Arriving alongside the Devoid of Liberty update
The catalog addition lands on the same day as Devoid of Liberty, a major content update that sends Helldivers into the Void to liberate it. New subscribers picking the game up for the first time step in right as that content goes live, so the timing gives fresh players plenty to do immediately.
If you have been waiting for a reason to try Helldivers 2 without buying it outright, the Extra and Premium tiers now cover the cost of entry. Confirm your tier, download it from the Game Catalog, and you are cleared to dive.
