Helldivers 2 – How to Set and Use Push To Talk

In this guide, you will learn how to set and use push to talk while playing Helldivers 2.

No matter if you are playing with friends or are in a public game, speaking to your teammates and strategizing is the key to completing the missions. If you don’t want voice chat to be constantly on, read this guide to learn how to set up Push to Talk and change keybinds for PS5 and PC.

How to Use Push to Talk in Helldivers 2

To activate and make use of Push to Talk in Helldivers 2:

1. Open the game’s menu and go to the Options tab.
2. Next, go to the Audio section.
3. Here, the second last option is Voice chat.
4. Change it to Push-to-Talk.

Once enabled, you will now be able to use voice chat only when you are using the assigned button for it. In case you haven’t assigned it yet, then here is how that would work.

How to Change Keybind for Push to Talk in Helldivers 2

To change your keybind to activate Push to Talk in Helldivers 2:

1. Open the menu and go to Options.
2. Next, go to the Controller section.
3. Here, click on Change Bindings.
4. Now go to the Communication tab. You can switch them by pressing L1 or R1.
5. The first option is Voice Activation (PTT/PTM).
6. Click on it and then bind any of the keys in your controller that are not in use. You can also change the keybinds for others already set for PTT (Push to talk).
7. Once done, close the menu, and your settings will be applied.

Similarly, you can also change your keybinds for voice chat for Mouse and Keyboard controls when playing on a PC.

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Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and initially released in 2024 for PC and PlayStation 5.