Helldivers 2 launched last month and is already one of the most successful titles this year. As such, it’s no surprise that it has games trying to copy it. Unfortunately, some games are doing this in more blatant ways than others: Yesterday, on Mar. 1, two indie games disguised themselves as Helldivers 2 on Steam to scam players into buying them, changing all their details, including their metadata, to replicate Helldivers 2 to trick players into buying them.
Helldivers 2 isn’t an obscure indie game. Image via Arrowhead Studios “People posting as us trying to scam people is obviously very sad and frustrating,” said Helldivers 2 community manager Twinbeard, “and for that as well as for security reasons we urge you to stay clear of them. Again, the only two Helldivers 2 products we market are Helldivers 2 and Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition. (I haven’t had time to check the details on the fake store pages yet since I just got up.)”
TacticianPrime89
It’s really disheartening to see scammers trying to take advantage of the success of Helldivers 2. It’s important for the community to stay vigilant and support the legitimate developers. As esports fans, we should always strive to protect the integrity of the games we love and the hard work that goes into creating them. Let’s continue to support Twinbeard and the Helldivers 2 team in their efforts to combat these scams and keep the community safe. Victory through strategy, indeed.
Marlon Douglas
It’s disheartening to see scammers trying to take advantage of the excitement surrounding Helldivers 2. As gamers who appreciate the social aspect of gaming, it’s important for us to unite as a community and support the hard work of legitimate developers. By staying alert and educating others about these scams, we can protect our fellow players and uphold the integrity of the gaming industry. Let’s stand with Twinbeard and the Helldivers 2 team as they combat these fraudulent activities. Victory lies in strategy, both in-game and in safeguarding our gaming community.