ASHLEY BARDHAN × HELLDIVERS 2

Every piece Ashley Bardhan has written about Helldivers 2.

20 articles spanning Helldivers 2's coverage, newest first.

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14 JUL
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·14 Jul
"How Ubisoft and Embracer leadership aren't in prison absolutely eludes me": Helldivers 2 studio QA manager laments "darkest timeline" as layoffs hurt thousands
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23 JUN
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·23 Jun
Next Helldivers 2 Warbond "needs more time to cook," Arrowhead says, so it's getting indefinitely delayed
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8 MAY
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·8 May
Helldivers 2 will receive "core" improvements by summer as Arrowhead works on making the Galactic War "more reactive" with multi-week campaigns and better rewards
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27 APR
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·27 Apr
Helldivers 2 lead promises "meaningful changes" after "painful to read" criticism of Arrowhead and the state of the game fills uncensored Reddit AMA
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5 MAR
3 pieces
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GamesRadar+·5 Mar
Helldivers 2 retires gratuitous 154GB Steam build this month in favor of "slim" PC version after Arrowhead confirms players are still "having a great experience" on "smaller build"
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GamesRadar+·5 Mar
"The more things that can break when you pull the trigger, the better": Helldivers 2 veterans stole Arrowhead's "fantasy approach" to action while making stunning new horror Metroidvania
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GamesRadar+·5 Mar
As death threats derail Helldivers 2's wholesome D10 challenge, Sony and Arrowhead address “increasing hostility in the community”: “We do not tolerate threats of violence, harassment, or doxxing”
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3 MAR
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·3 Mar
Helldivers 2 CEO seemingly accepts fans' $1,000 challenge to play on the nastiest difficulty, but it might already be backfiring: "Quite a few rupture strain a**holes"
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10 FEB
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·10 Feb
Helldivers 2 passes 150,000 players on Steam for the first time in months thanks to Cyborgs, who may actually be the good guys: "I'd be playing for the Cyborg faction if given the option"
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6 FEB
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·6 Feb
You're really "gonna s*** your pants" this time, Helldivers 2 boss threatens, and I'm more convinced now that he's speaking the same language as the bots
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19 DEC 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·19 Dec 2025
"Now it's just toxic": Helldivers 2 lead says meta weapons can ruin the game, especially since "you will get tired of" having a "bigger power fantasy than everyone else"
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10 DEC 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·10 Dec 2025
Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead is apparently working on a roguelite mode that fundamentally "changes the game"
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31 OCT 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·31 Oct 2025
Helldivers 2 is "starting to break at the seams," game director admits, since Arrowhead kept choosing new content over bug fixes: "Now we're paying the price"
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22 OCT 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·22 Oct 2025
Arrowhead thanks Helldivers 2 fans begging for optimization for their "restraint from calling in orbital strikes," promises to fix everything from snow distribution to NPC eyeballs
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29 SEPT 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·29 Sept 2025
Helldivers 2 won't get bigger lobbies because 16 players would come with a side of "16 FPS," Arrowhead CEO says: "We're trying to fix performance. Not kill it"
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19 SEPT 2025
1 piece
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GamesRadar+·19 Sept 2025
Helldivers 2 dev has the unlucky task of crushing players' hopes, confirming there's no new Stratagem waiting at the end of this Strategic Opportunity: "I guess a new mech or orbital is asking a lot"
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