Polygon.com / 13.03.25

Helldivers 2: The Board Game will bring democracy to your kitchen table

Citizens of Super Earth, we have good news for these troubled times: For those of you unable to participate in the hyperviolent struggle for democracy in Helldivers 2, a new diversion will soon become available for at-home play. Helldivers 2: The Board Game is currently in development from Steamforged Games. The 1-4 player strategy game opens a crowdfunding campaign on April 8, with plenty of detailed plastic miniatures to go around. I honestly cant think of a better studio to work on this franchise. Steamforged is best known for interpreting video games for the tabletop, including high-earning campaigns for board games based on Dark Souls, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter. However, the company also has a bit of a track record of putting its foot in it, most notably requiring a reprint for its ill-fated Dungeons & Dragons setting. But its most recent offering, a board game based on Elden Ring, received a ringing endorsement in our recent review, so Im fairly eager to see whats in stor...
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