Helldivers 2 downloads on 64-bit Windows PCs through Steam and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, but it has no Mac or iPhone version; on those two it streams from your own PS5 with PS Remote Play or from Xbox Cloud Gaming once you own the Xbox copy.
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Below are the official store links per platform, the PC requirements, what PS Plus and Game Pass actually include, the streaming routes for Mac and iPhone, and fixes for the problems that stop a download or a squad from forming.
Which Helldivers 2 download do you need?
Arrowhead Game Studios develops Helldivers 2 and PlayStation Publishing LLC publishes it. Match the device you play on to a row; every link goes to the official store page.
| You play on | Get it from | US list price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or 10 PC | Steam | Shown on the Steam page in your currency | Steam is the PC store the PlayStation page links to; needs a PlayStation Network account linked to Steam |
| PS5 or PS5 Pro | PlayStation Store | $39.99 | Included with PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store | $39.99 | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S; not in the Game Pass library |
| Mac | PS Remote Play | Free app, needs your own PS5 copy | No Mac build; Xbox Cloud Gaming in Safari also works with an Xbox copy |
| iPhone or iPad | PS Remote Play on the App Store | Free app, needs your own PS5 copy | No iOS game; Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser also works with an Xbox copy |
Download Helldivers 2 for Windows 11 and Windows 10
Steam is the PC storefront for Helldivers 2; the PlayStation page sends PC buyers there with its Purchase on Steam link. The Xbox Store copy covers Xbox Series X|S and cloud streaming only, so it does not install through the Xbox app on Windows.
- Helldivers 2 on Steam (135 GB available space (minimum spec)): Windows 10, 64-bit processor and operating system required; the same page sells the Super Citizen Edition bundle
Install Helldivers 2 through Steam
- Download the Steam client from the Install Steam link at the top of store.steampowered.com and sign in.
- Open the Helldivers 2 store page and select Add to Cart next to Buy HELLDIVERS™ 2, or next to the Super Citizen Edition bundle.
- Complete the purchase, then install Helldivers 2 from your Steam library to a drive with at least 135 GB free.
- Have a PlayStation Network account ready before you play: Steam lists it as a required third-party account and supports linking it to your Steam account.
- Expect to agree to the HELLDIVERS™ 2 EULA; Steam lists that third-party EULA and the nProtect GameGuard kernel-level anti-cheat on the store page.
Steam lists an SSD as recommended, so install to a solid-state drive where you have one.
Download Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S
Helldivers 2 came to Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. The Xbox Store lists Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming under Play with, so there is no Xbox One build.
- Sign in on the console with the Microsoft account you will buy Helldivers 2 with.
- Buy the standard edition at $39.99 or the Super Citizen Edition at $59.99 from the Store on the console or from the Helldivers 2 page on the Xbox Store.
- Install it from your games library on the console.
- Add an online multiplayer subscription before you play; the Xbox Store states the game requires Game Pass Core or Ultimate to play on console.
Download Helldivers 2 on PS5
Helldivers 2 launched on PS5 on February 8, 2024 and is PS5 Pro Enhanced. The PlayStation Store lists PS5, PC and Xbox as its platforms, with no PS4 version.
- Open the Helldivers 2 page on the PlayStation Store and choose Standard Edition at $39.99 or Super Citizen Edition at $59.99.
- Select Add to Cart and complete the purchase, or download it from the Game Catalog with PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium.
- Keep an active PS Plus membership; the store lists PS Plus as required for online play and online play as required.
- Download Helldivers 2 on the main PS5 associated with your account, or on any other PS5 after signing in with the same account.
Is Helldivers 2 on Game Pass or PS Plus?
| Subscription | Includes Helldivers 2? | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate | No | Cloud streaming of a copy you buy: the Xbox Store says game purchase required |
| PC Game Pass | No | Nothing for Helldivers 2; the Xbox Store lists Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming only, and the PC version is sold on Steam |
| PlayStation Plus Extra | Yes | Download from the Game Catalog on PS5 |
| PlayStation Plus Premium | Yes | Game Catalog download, plus PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming |
| Any paid PlayStation Plus membership | Not as a download | Online play, which the PS5 version requires |
Is Helldivers 2 free?
No. Helldivers 2 is a paid game with a US list price of $39.99 on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store, and $59.99 for the Super Citizen Edition; PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium include it on PS5 while it stays in the Game Catalog. No official store offers a free version. In-game Super Credits are optional purchases, from 150 Super Credits for $1.99 to 13000 Super Credits for $99.99 on the Xbox Store, and they buy Warbonds, which are not time-limited.
Helldivers 2 system requirements and download size
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT |
| Storage | 135 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Other | 64-bit processor and operating system | SSD recommended |
Steam lists a larger storage figure under minimum than under recommended, so keep 135 GB free to stop the install halting partway. Steam names 64-bit Windows 10 as the OS for both specs and does not list Windows 11 separately.
Can you download Helldivers 2 on Mac?
| You own | Official way to play on a Mac | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| The PS5 version | PS Remote Play for Windows PC and Mac | Your PS5 on a broadband network, at least 5Mbps (15Mbps recommended), and a DualSense or DUALSHOCK 4 controller |
| The Xbox version | Xbox Cloud Gaming | Safari or another browser at xbox.com/play, plus Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate |
| Only the Steam version | No official Mac route | Steam lists Windows requirements only for Helldivers 2 |
Helldivers 2 has no macOS build on any official store. Xbox Cloud Gaming needs a connection of at least 10Mbps, and the Helldivers 2 cloud page lists Play with controller, so bring a controller.
Helldivers 2 on iPhone and Android
Helldivers 2 has no App Store or Google Play game. On an iPhone or iPad it streams from a PS5 through the free PS Remote Play app, which runs on iOS 14 or later, or from Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser if you own the Xbox copy.
- PS Remote Play on the App Store: Streams your PS5 copy; Remote Play is supported by Helldivers 2
- Play Helldivers 2 on Xbox Cloud Gaming: Requires the game purchase plus Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate
Android phones and tablets running Android 9 or later also run PS Remote Play. Xbox Cloud Gaming supports iPhone on iOS 14.4 and later and Android on OS 12 and later, and Xbox recommends 5GHz Wi-Fi or mobile data at 20Mbps or higher.
If Helldivers 2 is installed on your own Xbox Series X|S, Xbox remote play also streams it to a phone: open xbox.com/play in a mobile browser, tap the top left menu and switch to remote play, with remote features enabled on the console.
Fix Helldivers 2 not downloading or installing
Helldivers 2 asks for a PlayStation Network account on Steam
Steam lists a PlayStation Network account as a required third-party account for Helldivers 2.
- Create a PlayStation account if you do not already have one.
- Link it to your Steam account, which the Steam page lists as supported.
- Start Helldivers 2 again from your Steam library.
The Steam download stops or will not start for lack of space
Steam lists 135 GB available space under the minimum requirements.
- Free up at least 135 GB on the target drive, or pick another drive in the Steam install dialog.
- Prefer an SSD, which Steam lists as recommended.
- Resume the download from your Steam library.
Helldivers 2 does not appear in the Xbox app on Windows
The Xbox Store version plays on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming only.
- Buy the PC version from the Helldivers 2 page on Steam.
- If you already own the Xbox copy, stream it on the PC at xbox.com/play with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate instead.
xbox.com/play will not start Helldivers 2
Cloud play needs both an Xbox purchase of the game and Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.
- Sign in at xbox.com/play with the account that bought Helldivers 2 on Xbox.
- Check that the same account holds Essential, Premium or Ultimate, not PC Game Pass.
- Open the Helldivers 2 cloud page again and start the game.
Helldivers 2 will not go online on a console
Online play is required, and each console needs its own subscription for it.
- On PS5, add PS Plus, which the PlayStation Store lists as required for online play.
- On Xbox Series X|S, add Game Pass Core or Ultimate, which the Xbox Store lists as required to play on console.
PS Remote Play cannot reach your PS5
Remote Play needs the console connected to a broadband network and at least 5Mbps.
- Connect the PS5 to your network and sign in with the same account in the PS Remote Play app.
- Test your connection; Sony recommends at least 15Mbps.
- Start Helldivers 2 from the app once it connects.
Frequently asked questions
Is Helldivers 2 on Windows 11?
Steam sells Helldivers 2 for Windows PCs, but its requirements name 64-bit Windows 10 only for both minimum and recommended specs, without listing Windows 11 separately. The minimum spec is an Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processor and 8 GB RAM.
Can I play Helldivers 2 on Mac?
Only by streaming. There is no macOS build, but PS Remote Play streams a PS5 copy to a Mac, and Xbox Cloud Gaming streams an Xbox copy in Safari or another browser with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.
Can you get Helldivers 2 on iPhone?
Not as an app. An iPhone on iOS 14 or later can stream a PS5 copy with the free PS Remote Play app, or stream an Xbox copy from Xbox Cloud Gaming in a browser with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.
Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox One?
No. The Xbox Store lists Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming as the platforms for Helldivers 2, with no Xbox One version. The Series X|S version launched on August 26, 2025 at $39.99.
Is Helldivers 2 on Game Pass?
No. The Xbox Store says game purchase required, so Game Pass Essential, Premium and Ultimate only let you stream Helldivers 2 from the cloud after you buy it. On PS5, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium include it in the Game Catalog.
Do you need a PlayStation account to play Helldivers 2 on PC?
Yes. The Steam store page lists a PlayStation Network account as a required third-party account for Helldivers 2, and it supports linking that account to your Steam account.
How many players can play Helldivers 2 together?
Up to four. Squads hold up to four Helldivers, the Xbox Store lists online co-op for 2 to 4 players, and the PlayStation Store lists support for up to 4 online players with PS Plus. Friendly fire is always on.
Can you play Helldivers 2 solo?
Yes. The Xbox Store lists single player among the capabilities of Helldivers 2, next to online co-op for 2 to 4 players. The PlayStation Store still lists online play as required, so a solo session on PS5 needs an internet connection and PS Plus.
How big is the Helldivers 2 download on PC?
Steam lists 135 GB available space under minimum requirements and 40 GB under recommended. Keep 135 GB free on the install drive, and use an SSD, which Steam lists as recommended.
What is in the Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition?
The game plus the DP-53 Savior of the Free armor set, the Will of the People cape, the MP-98 Knight weapon, Super Citizen Status, the Stratagem Hero ship game and a Premium Warbond Token. It costs $59.99 on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.
