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Helldivers 2 Update 6.2.5 is now available, finally adding support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR 4.0.3, Intel XeSS 3.0, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD Anti-Lag 2 on PC. Unfortunately, the upscaling implementation is broken, with players reporting blurry visuals and poor image quality at any resolution below native across all three upscalers. The update also adds a new 1440p Performance Mode and VRR support for console players. The game is now getting backlash from users saying the new upscalers look surprisingly blurry and aren’t delivering the visual boost they were hoping for.

Helldivers 2 has announced the Optimising Liberty project, an ongoing initiative focused on performance and technical improvements for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The first major update launches on May 27, 2026, and introduces official upscaling support developed in collaboration with Nixxes Software. New performance options include: On PC: >DLSS 4.5, FSR 4.0.3, FSR 3.1.5 fallback, and XeSS 3.0 upscaling >NVIDIA Reflex and AMD Anti-Lag 2 for lower input latency >Dynamic Resolution Scaling and Variable Rate Shading On consoles: >FSR 3.1 upscaling on base PS5 and Xbox >PSSR support on PS5 Pro >Variable Refresh Rate on PS5 consoles Arrowhead has described this as the first step in a series of technical updates planned throughout the year.

Helldivers 2 is set to receive major “core” improvements to the Galactic War this summer, according to an update from Arrowhead Game Studios. The studio has expanded its team focused on meta-progression and the Galactic War, acknowledging that the system needs more depth for long-term player engagement. >Major Orders will evolve into multi-week themed campaigns with branching outcomes based on community performance. >The Galactic War will become more reactive, with player actions directly influencing story developments, available planets, rewards, and even some gameplay systems. >Rewards will offer greater variety and meaning, including the return of stratagem unlocks earned through gameplay rather than warbonds alone. These will feel more distinctive and tied to collective progress. Additional updates will expand player progression overall, raising the level cap beyond 150 with new red stratagems, evolving ship systems, and ship modules.

Helldivers 2's recent reviews on Steam have dropped to Mostly Negative, with about 39% positive from the latest 9,700 reviews, even though the overall rating remains Very Positive at 81% from over 623,000 reviews. This is the third big wave of review bombing, as many longtime players are unhappy with Arrowhead for focusing too much on new paid Warbonds instead of more bug fixes, better gameplay changes, and deeper endgame content. The game can feel repetitive after many hours, and even though Arrowhead released big updates in 2026 with new areas and enemies plus plans for more content, some players say it is not enough. In a recent talk with players, the developers said they understand the complaints and will communicate better while fixing more issues.