{"id":12827,"date":"2026-08-12T15:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/?p=12827"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:09:20","slug":"sony-predicts-influx-of-new-players-as-helldivers-2-drops-on-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-alongside-new-update-and-warhammer-40000-warbond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/2026\/08\/12\/sony-predicts-influx-of-new-players-as-helldivers-2-drops-on-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-alongside-new-update-and-warhammer-40000-warbond\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Predicts Influx of New Players as Helldivers 2 Drops on the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Alongside New Update and Warhammer 40,000 Warbond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Helldivers 2 has surprised-dropped on the PlayStation Plus catalog alongside a major new update and the long-awaited Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can now download and play what Sony called \u201cone of the most popular PlayStation 5 games of all time\u201d as a new addition to the Game Catalog on-demand library. Helldivers 2, which launched early 2024, still holds the record for the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cPlayers continue to recognize the value of PlayStation Plus and an ever-evolving Game Catalog with strong content specially curated for the PlayStation community,\u201d said Mary Yee, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment. \u201cWith the addition of Helldivers 2, a game that has already been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide, we\u2019re further strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus and creating more opportunities for members to discover and engage with exceptional games.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Helldivers 2 Patch 7.0.0 Screenshots<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sony-predicts-influx-of-new-players-as-helldivers-2-drops-on-the-playstation-plus-game-catalog-alongside-new-update-and-warhammer-40000-warbond.gif\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on-demand library currently also includes The Last of Us Part I, God of War Ragnar\u00f6k, and Ghost of Tsushima.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Sony said today that as of August 9, 2026, Helldivers had seen more than 22.9 million players across PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u201cThe expected influx of new players through PlayStation Plus \u201cprovides an opportunity for newcomers to experience the game\u2019s dynamic cooperative gameplay alongside longtime players, helping to further broaden an already passionate player base,\u201d Sony added.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We\u2019ve got all the details on the Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40,000: Castellan\u2019s Creed Legendary Warbond, as well as today\u2019s major patch, update 7.0.0., dubbed Devoid of Liberty (check out the patch notes here). This new horror-themed narrative arc introduces \u201cthe first signs of a nightmarish threat emerging from a mysterious void in the galaxy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The opening chapter will send players toward the void as mutated Illuminate organisms begin appearing across the battlefield. As the story unfolds, the void will warp everything it touches, leading players into a new biome and transforming familiar foes into hideous new forms, Sony added.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It\u2019s a busy time in the world of Helldivers, with the film adaptation from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions scheduled for theatrical release on November 10, 2027. Jason Momoa recently exited the project.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. 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