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【Helldivers 2】 Slim Beta Version Installation and Future Update Predictions
Covers how to reduce the data size of the Helldivers 2 PC version and predictions for future updates. Provides instructions on how to install the slim version, game progress synchronization, expected update content, and an in-depth analysis of the game's lore.
1. 💾 How to Install the Slim Version of Helldivers 2
- ✅ Launch Steam and go to the Helldivers 2 page.
- ✅ Click the gear-shaped 'Properties' icon.
- ✅ Select 'Betas' from the left tab.
- ✅ In the 'Participate in Beta' dropdown menu, select the 'plotslim' version.
- ✅ Close the settings, and the slim version download will begin.
- ✅ Once the download is complete, you can launch the game.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| Slim Version | Data size reduced from 150GB to 20GB |
| Legacy Version | Select to revert to the original 150GB version |
⚠️ The slim version is still in beta, so some issues may occur.
00:01 - 00:32
1. 💾 How to Install the Slim Version of Helldivers 2
- ✅ Launch Steam and go to the Helldivers 2 page.
- ✅ Click the gear-shaped 'Properties' icon.
- ✅ Select 'Betas' from the left tab.
- ✅ In the 'Participate in Beta' dropdown menu, select the 'plotslim' version.
- ✅ Close the settings, and the slim version download will begin.
- ✅ Once the download is complete, you can launch the game.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| Slim Version | Data size reduced from 150GB to 20GB |
| Legacy Version | Select to revert to the original 150GB version |
⚠️ The slim version is still in beta, so some issues may occur.
00:33 - 01:29
2. 💾 Slim Version Information and Game Progress
- ✅ After installing the slim version, the game installation size is reduced to approximately 23GB.
- ✅ Game progress is synchronized between the original 150GB version and the slim version.
- ✅ Both versions can be played together.
- ✅ It is expected to be distributed as the default version by 2026 if no issues are found.
02:30 - 04:23
3. 🔮 Future Update Predictions and Development Status
- ✅ Updates are expected to continue to make the slim version the default version by 2026.
- ✅ A 2nd anniversary event and community events are expected.
- ✅ There may be difficulties in balancing during the development process.
- ✅ Updates are expected to continue until Freedom Day on October 26th.
04:24 - 06:29
4. 🌌 Game Lore and Future Story Progression Predictions
- ✅ Management of the 'Gloom' planet is still in its early stages in the war against the Terminids.
- ✅ The mystery surrounding the Automaton's 'Cyberstan' planet remains.
- ✅ The goal is to find and exterminate the Illuminate homeworld.
- ✅ Super Earth's mega-city restoration is underway, and considering this, updates may continue for another two years.