Helldivers 2: crossplay, split-screen and player count

Mature 17+

Third-Person Shooter · Shooter · Action

Squads of four drop onto alien planets, call in airstrikes by punching in button codes and try not to shoot each other.

Who can play

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

Friendly fire is always on, so half the stories come from a teammate's misplaced orbital strike.
Someone watches the objective while others handle support weapons and resupply, and a mic helps a lot on higher difficulties.
Each player needs their own copy, but PC, PS5 and Xbox players can squad up.

75%

Mostly positive on Steam

41k playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable

Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. No split-screen. Online for up to 4 on every platform. 75% positive of 850,000 Steam reviews.

Updated October 27, 2026

Does Helldivers 2 have couch co-op?: No. Helldivers 2 has no same-screen multiplayer; play it together online instead.
How many players can play Helldivers 2 together?: Online co-op for up to 4 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Helldivers 2 crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Helldivers 2?: Yes. Each player online needs their own copy.
Can you play the Helldivers 2 story together?: Yes: the main campaign is playable together online.
What platforms is Helldivers 2 on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Helldivers 2 work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Helldivers 2 free?: No, it's a paid game.

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