Is Helldivers 2 Mods Allowed?

Modding in Helldivers 2 exists in a "gray area" because it is not officially supported by Arrowhead Game Studios. While the developers have expressed a relaxed attitude toward certain mods, using them carries inherent risks due to the game's anti-cheat system.

Current Modding Status

• Official Support: There is no official mod support. Arrowhead has stated they will not actively ban for modding, but they cannot guarantee that their anti-cheat software (GameGuard) won't flag modified files.
• Client-Side Mods: Most popular mods found on Nexus Mods (like Star Wars skins or custom audio) are client-side. This means only you can see or hear the changes; other players see the standard game assets.
• Bans: While reports of bans for purely cosmetic or audio mods are extremely rare, they are technically possible if the anti-cheat detects tampering.

What is Generally "Safe" vs. Forbidden

Important Precautions

1. Mod at Your Own Risk: Since modding isn't officially sanctioned, Arrowhead will not provide support or reverse bans if GameGuard flags your account.
2. Game Updates: Major game patches frequently break mods, often causing the game to crash on launch until the mods are updated.
3. Use a Manager: Community members recommend using the HD2 Mod Manager to safely deploy and "purge" mods before game updates.