I’m guilty of playing co-op games anti-socially. Sometimes, I don’t want to deal with a public lobby, or I can’t convince anyone to join me for the latest flavor of the month game. In such cases, I play solo and enjoy every second. Lately, I’ve been playing Helldivers 2 again, but everyone else has moved on. So, like many of you, I want to know whether you can play Helldivers 2 solo! Here’s the answer!
You Can Play Helldivers 2 Solo, Friends
You can absolutely play Helldivers 2 solo. However, you should know the game doesn’t scale depending on the number of players in a match, so you’ll still face hordes of bugs or bots as if you were playing in a full, four-man lobby. Depending on your chosen difficulty level, this can lead to some seriously challenging content and some of the most incredible gaming moments to date. They’re genuinely memorable!
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Tips for Playing Helldivers 2 Solo
- You do not need to engage every roaming recon party that you encounter. Sometimes, it’s okay to skirt around the problem and beeline straight to your objective.
- Avoid hostile environmental events, like fire tornadoes, as if you’re caught up in one, no one will save you or cover your back.
- Some of the game’s enemies, like the Factory Striders, prove extremely challenging, so bring heavy weaponry to deal with exceptional challenges. I always recommend the Railgun or the EAT.
If you have any additional tips for playing the game solo, let us know in the comments below or start a thread in our General Gaming forum!
We have a recommended loadout for Automaton missions if you intend to play the game solo. It should help you survive the onslaught of bots. But we’re always open to suggestions!
