Helldivers 2 has been considered one of 2024’s largest hits, and if you happen to’re trying to rejoice the sport in fashion, a brand new and super-democratic DualSense controller feels like the easiest way to take action. The Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense Controller prices $85 and releases February 6, 2025. Preorders shall be out there in restricted portions beginning December 20 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET. Unlike the just lately launched Astro Bot and Fortnite DualSense Controllers, you’ll solely be capable to preorder the Helldivers 2 DualSense at PlayStation Direct.
The Helldivers 2 DualSense controller has some neat nods to the sport it is impressed by. It’s embellished in symbols pulled straight from Super-Earth’s army, it has simulated put on and tear, helpful reminders of what every button does within the recreation, and on the touchpad you may discover a grim reminder that loss of life is only one badly positioned stratagem away.
The Helldivers 2 recreation can be fairly unbelievable, because it mixes excellent motion with satire to create among the best co-op experiences of the yr. If you are concerned with checking it out, a number of retailers presently have it on sale for $30 (was $40) on PS5. You can snag Helldivers 2 for even much less on PC, as Fanatical has Steam keys for $28. If you’re feeling like splurging, you will get the Helldivers 2: Super Citizen Edition and tons of additional DLC with it for $42 (was $60).
In case you have not gone hands-on with it but, the DualSense is an outstanding controller and among the best that Sony has ever made. It can be utilized wirelessly on PS5, PS4, and PC, and it has a variety of haptic suggestions options that assist to make video games really feel extra immersive, like nuanced vibrations and adaptive triggers. The controller actually shines when used with PlayStation Studios video games like Astro Bot, Marvel’s Spider-Man or Helldivers 2, however it’s price noting that you’re going to have to have the controller tethered through USB-C on PC to utilize that superior know-how. Still, it is definitely worth the trouble as soon as you’re feeling it in motion.
This will seemingly promote out in a short time, as Sony does not typically make limited-edition DualSense controllers like this. The Astro Bot controller is an efficient instance right here, as that individual DualSense was extraordinarily widespread and fetches a excessive value on the reseller market. You can, nonetheless, nonetheless discover the Fortnite Limited Edition DualSense in inventory for $85 at Best Buy.
PlayStation’s vacation deal on DualSense controllers has ended, however you possibly can nonetheless save large on the PlayStation VR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, PS5 Slim console bundles, and a bunch of PS5-exclusive video games.
