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John Wick Game vs Helldivers 2
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Nov 20, 2027 | Feb 8, 2024 |
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| Saber Interactive | Arrowhead Game Studios |
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| Lionsgate Games | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
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| Single-player Third-Person Action / Shooter / Brawler | Third-Person Shooter, Co-operative, Action |
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| Saber3D Engine (Next-Gen Evolution) | Autodesk Stingray |
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| M (Mature 17+) | ESRB: M (Mature 17+ - Blood and Gore, Intense Viol |
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| 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $69.99 | $39.99 |
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Players can upgrade John's Gun-Fu efficiency through a 'Tactical Mastery' tree, unlocking new disarms, environmental finishers, and driving skills. Gear customization focuses on weapon modifications and tailoring bespoke 'tactical suits' that offer varying defensive stats. |
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The game opts for dense, detailed, semi-linear levels over a sprawling open world. This 'Wide-Linear' approach ensures the claustrophobic and intense pacing of the film's action scenes is maintained in areas like The Continental (NY), underground catacombs, and high-stakes clubs. |
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Currently marketed as a single-player epic. However, leaks suggest an asynchronous 'Bounty Board' where players can compete for high scores on global assassination leaderboards. |
The core experience is 4-player online co-operative PvE. Players select missions from the Galactic War map, customize loadouts, and deploy to planets. Friendly fire is always enabled, emphasizing teamwork and careful engagement. There are no PvP modes. |
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Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game. Assassin Edition ($89.99): Includes 'Gold Coins' (currency), early weapon unlocks, and the 'Vintage Mustang' vehicle skin. High Table Edition ($199.99): Includes a physical replica Blood Oath Marker and the 'Continental' digital artbook. |
Standard Edition (base game). Super Citizen Edition (base game, 'DP-53 Savior of the Free' Armor Set, 'Will of the People' Cape, 'MP-98 Knight' SMG, Super Citizen Status, Stratagem Hero Ship Game, and 'Steeled Veterans' Premium Warbond). |
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Saber plans to release 'Contract Packs' post-launch, featuring new standalone hits. Rumors suggest a 'High Table' wave-based survival mode will be added shortly after release. |
Arrowhead Game Studios provides ongoing free and paid content updates, including: New Warbonds (premium battle passes with weapons/armor), Major Orders (community-wide narrative events), new Stratagems (e.g., Exosuits), new enemy types and variants (e.g., Shriekers, Factory Striders), and potential new biomes. The game receives regular patches for balance and bug fixes. |
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Utilizes Saber's proprietary tech to render high-fidelity characters and neo-noir lighting. Jaw-dropping camerawork mimics the long-take choreography seen in the films. |
Utilizes the Autodesk Stingray engine, delivering detailed character models, varied alien biomes, and impressive environmental effects like explosions, weather, and lighting. Enemy designs are distinct and contribute to the game's intense atmosphere. |
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The game features a high-energy score inspired by the films' synth-industrial style. Keanu Reeves provides the full voice and performance capture for John Wick. |
Composed by Wilbert Roget, II. The soundtrack is an epic orchestral score inspired by satirical sci-fi action films, enhancing the game's patriotic fervor. Weapon sound design is impactful, and environmental audio contributes to immersion. |
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Minimalist HUD that prioritizes the cinematic view. Health and ammo are indicated via subtle suit damage and tactical cues rather than traditional bright bars. |
Features a clean, often diegetic UI. Key elements include the Galactic War map for mission selection, a unique Stratagem call-in system (directional inputs), compass, minimap, and clear indicators for health, stamina, ammo, and team status. |
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Includes 'Focus Mode' for simplified Gun-Fu timing, high-contrast subtitles, full button remapping, and audio descriptions for cinematic sequences. |
Includes customizable subtitles (size, background), aim assist options, full control remapping for KBM and controller, aim/sprint mode toggles, separate sensitivity sliders, reticle customization, and text chat with Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text options. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (60 FPS / High) (High Preset) CPU: Ensures the frame rate remains stable during chaotic hand-to-hand transitions. CPU (Laptop): High-performance mobile 8-core CPUs. GPU: Allows for high-bitrate textures and smooth Gun-Fu animations. GPU (Laptop): Utilizes Frame Gen to exceed 60 FPS target. RAM: Optimal for modern AAA memory management. Storage: Required for asset streaming speed. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i7-11700K / Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): RTX 4060 Mobile (105W) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, Medium settings, ~60 FPS) (Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/60FPS performance. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p Medium/High settings, targeting 60 FPS. Requires 6-8GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for 1080p Medium/High at 60 FPS. Ensure adequate TGP. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration improves performance. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Helldivers 2. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires at least 4GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Performance varies with TGP. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: SSD highly recommended for better loading. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (4GB), GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (60+ FPS) (Ultra Preset / RT On) CPU: Necessary for handling ray-tracing calculations and crowd AI. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier mobile workstation chips. GPU: Raw power for high-resolution neo-noir visuals. GPU (Laptop): Enthusiast mobile performance. RAM: Recommended for Ultra asset caching. Storage: Ensures near-zero load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: RTX 4070 Ti / RX 7900 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i9-13980HX / Ryzen 9 7945HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): RTX 4080 Mobile (150W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB Gen4 SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Performance (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Strong desktop CPU for achieving smooth 60 FPS at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs beneficial for consistent 1440p gameplay. GPU: Desktop GPU capable of delivering a solid 1440p/60FPS experience at high settings. 8GB+ VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p/60 FPS. Max TGP versions are important. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / 5700X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer high-performance CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Epic (4K / Native) (Maximum / Path Tracing) CPU: Highest performance for maximum immersion. CPU (Laptop): Flagship mobile power for 4K rendering. GPU: The gold standard for 4K cinematic action. GPU (Laptop): Recommended for thermal stability at 4K. RAM: Standard for 4K enthusiast gaming. Storage: Maximum bandwidth for asset decompression. | |
memoryCPU: Intel i9-14900K / Ryzen 9 7950X3D developer_boardGPU: RTX 4090 / RX 7900 XTX laptop_macCPU (L): RTX 4090 Mobile (175W) laptop_windowsGPU (L): eGPU RTX 4090 layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB Gen5 SSD | — |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Very High settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Very High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: Capable desktop CPU to support 4K gaming in Helldivers 2 without significant bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs to pair with capable GPUs for 4K. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of running Helldivers 2 at 4K High/Very High settings aiming for 60 FPS. 12GB+ VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop GPUs from RTX 40 series can achieve 4K in this title, potentially with some settings adjustments or internal upscaling. RAM: 16GB RAM is generally sufficient, but 32GB offers more headroom for 4K and future-proofing. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT / 7900 GRE laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer high-end CPUs. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop GPU (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD |
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| Spec: 100 GB NVMe SSD Note: High-speed storage is mandatory for seamless cinematic-to-gameplay transitions. Type: NVMe | Spec: 100 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for faster loading times and asset streaming. Ensure at least 100 GB of free disk space. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 10/11 64-bit (Version 21H2+) Explanation: Required for DirectStorage support to eliminate loading screens between missions. | Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 (64-bit) is also fully supported and recommended for newer hardware. |
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| Spec: Version 12 Ultimate Explanation: Enables the cinematic global illumination and shadows seen in the reveal trailer. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required as per official specifications. The game does not feature ray tracing. |
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