Helldivers 2 PS5 file size
PS5 install sizes and what they mean for your storage
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Helldivers 2 takes about 36GB on PS5. It fills 5% of a launch PS5, 4% of a PS5 Slim and 2% of a PS5 Pro. On a 1TB expansion SSD it leaves room for about 12 other big games, and on 2TB about 26. Figure from Notebookcheck, December 2025, checked 12 October 2026.
How much of a PS5 Helldivers 2 takes
| Console | Share of built-in storage | Space left after installing it |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (667GB usable) | 5% | 631GB |
| PS5 Slim (848GB usable) | 4% | 812GB |
| PS5 Pro (1.89TB usable) | 2% | 1,854GB |
Install size 36GB. Source: Notebookcheck, December 2025, checked 12 October 2026. Treat it as a snapshot: patches and add-ons alter it, and Settings, Storage on the console has today's value.
Helldivers 2 on an expansion SSD
| SSD size | Other big games that fit alongside Helldivers 2 | Compare drives |
|---|---|---|
| 1TB | 12 | 1TB PS5 SSDs |
| 2TB | 26 | 2TB PS5 SSDs |
| 4TB | 52 | 4TB PS5 SSDs |
Other games counted at an average of 75GB each.
Notes on the Helldivers 2 download
About 36GB on PS5, up from roughly 25GB at launch. The PC version was several times larger before it was reworked.
By size, Helldivers 2 is number 29 of the 32 games in our list. Nearest neighbours: Mafia The Old Country at 40GB, Stellar Blade at 30.4GB, Borderlands 4 at 28.2GB. The capacity calculator shows how many games a given drive holds; the game size index has the rest of the figures.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Helldivers 2 download size on PS5?
About 36GB, according to Notebookcheck, December 2025. The figure was last checked on 12 October 2026 and will move as the game is updated.
Is there room for Helldivers 2 on a PS5 without an SSD?
Yes, with about 631GB to spare from the 667GB a standard PS5 offers.
How many other games fit with Helldivers 2 on a 2TB SSD?
About 26 at an average of 75GB each.
Can I install Helldivers 2 on an external drive?
You can store the PS5 version on a USB drive, but it must be on the console or an M.2 SSD to be played.
What is the cheapest SSD with room for Helldivers 2?
Cheapest today: Kingston NV3 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD 1TB M.2 2280-SNV3S/1000G at £129.98 (£129.98/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
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