Helldivers II is the next major first-party release from PlayStation Studios, with the co-op focused 3rd person shooter set to arrive later this week. Ahead of launch, the team have released a story recap for the first game – alongside promises of free post-launch support,

Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, Elina Lindström of Arrowhead Game Studios said “The Helldivers universe is one of noble soldiers, heroic deeds, and heartfelt, unflinching patriotism in the face of giant acid-spewing bug monsters.”

For those unfamiliar with the PS3/Vita original, you will be able to catch up rather quickly as a recap of the first game has now been published to YouTube.

Additionally, those who do purchase the game will be pleased to know that the team at Arrowhead Game Studios have long-term plans for Helldivers II, saying:

“Super Earth’s struggle for supremacy doesn’t end there—your future as a Helldiver is secure! There’s so much more to come as we expand the game’s content offering. We’re excited to confirm that as players fight in the Galactic War, they will also witness events unfold through our planned free updates. The universe of Helldivers 2 will grow and change to give our players refreshed gameplay, introducing new tools, new challenges, and new threats from around the galaxy.”

While details remain light on the game’s post-launch support, it is exciting at the very least to see that the team do have plans to enhance Helldivers II over time with new content. All that said, hopefully the game’s launch features plenty to get stuck into.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Helldivers II? What type of post-launch support are you expecting? What type of support would you like to see for the game? Let us know down below.

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