Arrowhead Aims for Helldivers 2 Longevity, Considers Warhammer 40,000 Collaboration

Helldivers 2's remarkable journey continues to captivate the gaming world, culminating in a triumphant sweep at the BAFTA Game Awards. The game secured accolades for Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of a total of five nominations, marking a stellar end to a fruitful awards season for Swedish developer Arrowhead. This success underscores what has been an extraordinary year for the studio behind this hit title.

Helldivers 2 accepts the win for Multiplayer at the #BAFTAGamesAwards ✨ pic.twitter.com/rYWwyc1KGR

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Notably, Helldivers 2 has etched its name in history as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, achieving a staggering 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks of its launch. This unprecedented record for a first-party Sony-developed game is unlikely to be surpassed. However, the path since its explosive debut has been anything but smooth, marked by significant shifts such as the reversal of PSN account requirements on Steam, intense review-bombing campaigns, and a community often at odds with the game over balance changes like nerfs and buffs.

Arrowhead has faced the challenge of managing a larger and more mainstream player base than ever before. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2 launched on PC and PlayStation 5, the developer reflects on these tumultuous times. Has Arrowhead finally mastered the demanding dynamics of live-service gaming? Following the exciting Killzone collaboration, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?

To delve deeper into these questions, IGN had the opportunity to interview Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to gain insights into Arrowhead's journey and future plans.