{"id":48858,"date":"2024-04-02T16:26:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T14:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2018663"},"modified":"2024-04-02T17:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T15:11:36","slug":"what-is-the-helldivers-2-level-cap-max-level-change-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/what-is-the-helldivers-2-level-cap-max-level-change-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Helldivers 2 level cap? Max level change explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> You&#8217;ve got some work to do&#8230; <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Rob Leane\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 at 14:26 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Fans of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-release-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helldivers 2<\/a> have got a lot more grinding to do if they want to hit the max level cap, with the game\u2019s latest update moving the galactic goalposts in a major way in terms of your individual character\u2019s progression.<\/p>\n<p>From the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-mech-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helldivers 2 mechs<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-cutting-edge-warbond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cutting Edge Warbond<\/a>, the developers from Arrowhead Game Studios haven\u2019t been shy in giving players new toys in the weeks since the game\u2019s smash hit launch onto PS5 and PC.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you maximise progression opportunities when the battle for democracy keeps raging on and some players were already hitting the upper limit of levels?<\/p>\n<p>Well, basically, you change the level cap! Keep on reading to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is the Helldivers 2 level cap? Max level change explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Helldivers 2 level cap is now 150<\/strong>, the developers have confirmed on the game\u2019s official <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/553850?emclan=103582791473678397&amp;emgid=4204746659280937639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steam<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right, folks: The Helldivers 2 max level just tripled in size! This is sure to shake up the fandom somewhat.<\/p>\n<p>This change was made in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-update-patch-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helldivers 2 update<\/a> today (Tuesday 2nd April). The official numerical designation for this update, if you were wondering, marks this as patch 01.000.200.<\/p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvideo.io\/players\/gv.js\" data-license-key=\"f0cf5e3e9068d9a4affa36d5c8962eaf1a0662ba\"\/> <div style=\"width:50%;min-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16\/9;position:relative;\"> <style><![CDATA[ .gvtext1, .gvtext2 { animation-duration: 5s; animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-direction: alternate; width:100%; } .gvtext1 { animation-name: gvtext1; } .gvtext2 { animation-name: gvtext2; } @keyframes gvtext1 { 0% { opacity: 1 } 47% { opacity: 1 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 100% { opacity: 0 } } @keyframes gvtext2 { 0% { opacity: 0 } 50% { opacity: 0 } 53% { opacity: 1 } 100% { opacity: 1 } } ]]><\/style> <div style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:smaller;position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;background:rgb(208, 208, 208);border-radius:30px;display:flex;text-align:center;align-items:center;\"> <div class=\"gvtext2\" style=\"position:absolute;\"> Green Video Post Element <br\/>Video ID: \"a6db6ba84c3f9b1228e1a54b3c7f2e5117e4dd82\" <br\/>Mix ID: \"\" <br\/>Player ID: \"Tw3-XowQ\" <\/div> <div class=\"gvtext1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"> If the player doesn't appear here within a few seconds, the Player ID or Licence Key (set via IM Green Video settings) might be invalid. <\/div> <\/div> <green-video embed-id=\"Tw3-XowQ\" content-id=\"a6db6ba84c3f9b1228e1a54b3c7f2e5117e4dd82\" mix-id=\"\"\/>\n<\/div> <p>Prior to the 2nd April update, the Helldivers 2 level cap had been 50. A number of players had already hit that max level \u2014 they reached the top and had to stop!<\/p>\n<p>Some of these legendary players opted to spend their post-progression time answering distress calls from lesser-levelled players.<\/p>\n<p>But now that they have another 100 levels to grind through \u2013 perhaps those newer Helldivers will be getting a little less help from the pros.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell how this situation plays out, but it should be fun to watch!<\/p> <p>Despite the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helldivers 2 roadmap<\/a> still being shrouded in mystery, along with the game\u2019s human game master <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/joel-in-helldivers-2-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel<\/a>, the developers seem to be doing a great job communicating with players and keeping things fresh for their loyal legions of fans.<\/p>\n<p>The game\u2019s meta changes on the regular, and with rumours intensifying about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-the-illuminate-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Illuminate<\/a> faction, we\u2019ll be sure to watch the action closely and try to keep you updated with all the latest info as it arrives.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll bring you more as we hear it, basically! In the meantime, good luck grinding to that new level cap of 150.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Helldivers 2:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-player-count-sales\/\">Helldivers 2 player count<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-server-status\/\">Helldivers 2 server status<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-enemies-explained\/\">Helldivers 2 enemies<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-stratagems\/\">Helldivers 2 stratagems<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-difficulty-levels-explained\/\">Helldivers 2 difficulty levels<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-trophy-guide-full-list\/\">Helldivers 2 trophies<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-steam-deck-rickroll-newsupdate\/\">Helldivers 2 \u2018Rickroll\u2019 Steam Deck players<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-solo-guide\/\">Helldivers 2 solo guide<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-crossplay-multiplayer-platforms-explained\/\">Helldivers 2 crossplay<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-xbox-exclusivity-explained\/\">Helldivers console exclusivity explained<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/helldivers-2-ps4-alternatives-explained\/\">Is Helldivers 2 on PS4? 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