Key Takeaways
- Helldivers 2’s rumored DualSense controller might arrive soon for PS5 fans, adding to Sony’s themed collection.
- The controller is thought to be announced before the end of 2024, succeeding the release of the recent Fortnite DualSense.
- The dataminer claims the Helldivers 2 Limited Edition DualSense controller will be priced at $84.99 and be available in various regions.
A new DualSense controller for the PS5 is rumored to be releasing in the theme of Helldivers 2, according to the latest report by a reliable dataminer. Sony has already released a healthy inventory of game-themed controllers for its current-gen system, including God of War, Astro Bot, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Helldivers 2 became a dark-horse success after being released at the start of 2024, and a new controller fit to fight for democracy would continue to keep fans happy.
The shooter is a direct sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter of the same name, and the successor became the fastest-selling PlayStation game of all time, as well as Sony’s most successful title on Windows. Arrowhead Game Studios’ creative director Johan Pilestedt recently confirmed Helldivers 2 players may soon be able to customize the color of their armor, which has been a highly requested feature in the community, and fans are now keeping their fingers crossed that the rumored DualSense controller will also come to fruition.
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According to dataminer billbil-kun’s report on Dealabs, a limited edition Helldivers 2 DualSense controller is on the way, rumored to succeed the recently released Fortnite controller. The report also noted that, unlike the East Asia-exclusive Monster Hunter Wilds controller, the Helldivers 2 DualSense will be available to purchase in Europe, North America, and other regions. Furthermore, the dataminer estimated the announcement would arrive before the end of 2024, but the exact date and design of the controller were not specified. Furthermore, the report confirmed that the Helldivers 2 controller will seemingly match the price of the Fortnite variant, costing $84.99.
Limited Edition Helldivers 2 PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Could Be On the Way
As expected, the gaming community had a thing or two to say in response to the Helldivers 2 controller rumor, on the heels of the backlash against the 30th Anniversary Edition DualSense Edge joystick color. One Twitter user questioned why a Helldivers 2 controller was allegedly releasing so late in the year, and they wondered if it was to celebrate a possible new faction. The dataminer was also pressed by their followers on when the next PlayStation showcase would be.
A new controller sporting the blue and yellow colorway from Helldivers 2 sounds like an instant purchase, but Sony users may have something else to look forward to. PlayStation fans may see a handful of games enhanced by the DualSense technology, by applying haptic feedback to older PS titles. The PS5 controller was pioneering for video game tech, and gamers would love to see more games integrated with it.
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