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Best Steam Machine settings for Helldivers 2

Spread and defend liberty on the Steam Machine

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Adam Vjestica
Aug 21, 2026
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Helldivers 2 remains one of the most popular multiplayer titles on Steam, and thankfully, it runs great on the Steam Machine using our recommended settings. The action can get hectic to say the least when youโ€™re fighting to spread liberty, which is why our best Steam Machine settings for Helldivers 2 focus on a 1080p resolution and 60fps, to give us as much headroom as possible.

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Before you turn your nose up at 1080p, the game still looks super sharp and clear using FSR 4, and it means we donโ€™t have to lower the rest of the graphical settings to justify a slight bump in resolution. Weโ€™re also balancing the strain on the GPU and CPU, as the CPU can be hit hard during the gameโ€™s most explosive moments.

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Note: These Steam Machine settings target 1080p/60fps with VRR turned off. If you have a 4K/120Hz display with VRR, you can experiment with different refresh rates and unlocked frame rates.

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