Helldivers 2features multiple difficulty settings you can unlock that will increase how challenging your experience is in the co-op shooter.
Arrowhead Game Studio’s Helldivers 2 is packed full of content for players to dig into as they fight for freedom solo or with friends. From different kinds ofmissionsto embark on to unique hostileenemiesto defeat there are obstacles to overcome around every corner.
There are also plenty of available difficulty options so you can take things easy, or ramp up the challenge as you see fit. Here’s how you can unlock all the difficulties, and change the one you’re playing on.
Helldivers 2 difficulty settings
There are10 difficulty settingsin Helldivers 2. These are:
The higher the difficulty in Helldivers 2, the better rewards you’ll earn but you’ll also have to defeat stronger enemies and there’ll be more enemy outposts to conquer.
If you’re looking for a more relaxing experience you can stick to the easier options but for those who want to push themselves climbing through the higher difficulties is the way to go.
Trivial will be the only available difficultywhen you first boot up Helldivers 2but you can unlock more by completing missions on various difficulties:
To change the difficulty in Helldivers 2, simply follow the steps below:
It’s also important to keep in mind that thedifficulty cannot be changed after a mission has started.
That’s everything you need to know about difficulty in Helldivers 2. For more on the game, check out thebest armor to use, ourStratagem tier list, thebest solo build, andhow to get medals fast.
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