Thinking of starting Helldivers 2 on PS5 in 2026 as a complete beginner is it worth it?

Hi. I want to buy helldivers 2 for PS5 in 2026, is it still a good time to start, or am i a bit late to the party? Does the game have in-game voice chat? I don’t use Discord. Also, can I play solo? I don't have friends, so I’ll be a solo player. Is it a good game if I mostly play 3-5 hours on weekends? I know I could Google most of this and find answers on Reddit, but I’m asking here just to be sure and to have everything in one thread. Thx