Helldivers 2 overrasker med PS Plus-lansering – massiv oppdatering, Warhammer 40K-samarbeid og film på vei

On August 12, 2026, Sony surprised the gaming community by adding Helldivers 2 to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog — the same day the game received its massive Version 7.0.0 "Devoid of Liberty" update, which bundled the Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond, a live community challenge, and the start of a new horror-themed narrative arc . Sony confirmed the game had surpassed 22.9 million players across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as of August 9, 2026, and stated the move was part of "strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus" . A Helldivers film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027 .

Same-Day Content Updates (August 12)

Devoid of Liberty Narrative Arc
This horror-themed chapter sends players toward the mysterious "Void" to face mutated Illuminate organisms. The update adds new mission types (destroying Illuminate spires, data reconnaissance, infiltrating structures), new secondary objectives, and two new enemy types: the fast melee Wretch and the heavy-armored Crusher . The player level cap was raised to 300, and SEAF platoon allies now deploy alongside squads, providing medical support and morale interactions .

Warhammer 40,000 Crossover: Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond
A premium Warbond themed around the Cadian Kasrkin (elite Astra Militarum troops). It includes a Hot-Shot Marksman Rifle, a Bolt Pistol, a Meltagun Stratagem, proximity mines, two armor sets, and grim military cosmetics .

Community Challenge
Players were challenged to eliminate 500 million enemies by August 18 to unlock rewards, encouraging high engagement during the PS Plus launch window .

Full August Lineup for Extra and Premium Subscribers

Release date	Game	Platform
August 12	Helldivers 2	PS5
August 18	Kingdom Come: Deliverance II	PS5
August 18	Vampire Survivors	PS5, PS4
August 25	Hell is Us	PS5
August 25	Two Point Museum	PS5
August 25	Dying Light 2 Stay Human	PS5, PS4
August 25	Metro Exodus	PS5, PS4
August 25	Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash	PS4

Premium classics (August 18): Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (PS5, PS4) and Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (PS5, PS4) with enhanced features like up-rendering, quick saves, and rewinds .

Player Milestone and Sony's Statement

As of August 9, 2026, Helldivers 2 had attracted more than 22.9 million players across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC .

Mary Yee, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SIE, said: "With the addition of HELLDIVERS 2, a game that has already been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide, we're further strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus and creating more opportunities for members to discover and engage with exceptional games" .

Helldivers Film Adaptation

Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are developing a Helldivers film, set for theatrical release on November 10, 2027 . No further details (cast, director, or plot specifics) were disclosed in the available sources.