In a recent incident on the popular gaming platform Steam, two fake Helldivers 2 games popped up, falsely claiming to be the highly anticipated sequel to Arrowhead's hit shooter. These fraudulent games were priced at half of what the original game would cost, luring unsuspecting gamers into a scam.
The fake Helldivers 2 games were designed to deceive players into thinking they were purchasing the real game at a discounted price. However, upon closer inspection, it became apparent that these were not legitimate versions of the game. The scam was quickly identified and the fake games were promptly removed from the platform.
Arrowhead Games, the developers behind the original Helldivers, issued a warning to players about the fake Steam pages that were attempting to pass off as Helldivers 2. The company emphasized the importance of being cautious and only purchasing games from verified sources to avoid falling victim to such scams.
This incident sheds light on the growing trend of scammers trying to take advantage of the success of popular games to deceive consumers. With games like Palworld and Helldivers 2 garnering attention in the gaming community, scammers are using this opportunity to trick unsuspecting players into purchasing inferior knock-off versions of the games.
Valve, the owner of Steam, took swift action to remove the fake Helldivers 2 games from the platform once the scam was discovered. The illicit versions of the game were posted with the intention of tricking consumers into making purchases based on false advertising.
Several fake listings of Helldivers 2 claiming to be on sale have surfaced on Steam, attempting to lure players into buying the fake games. One player who fell victim to the scam downloaded a fake game only to discover that it was a retro indie game disguised as Helldivers 2.
Despite the enticing 75% discount offered on the fake Helldivers 2 game, players quickly realized that it was a scam and avoided making any purchases. This incident serves as a reminder for gamers to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of games before making any transactions on online platforms like Steam.
