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

Helldivers 2's triumphant journey continues to dazzle the gaming world, securing two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards for Best Multiplayer and Best Music out of five nominations. These accolades mark a fitting conclusion to a stellar awards season, highlighting an exceptional year for the Swedish developer, Arrowhead.

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

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It's worth noting that Helldivers 2 holds the title of the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with an astounding 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks. This record-breaking achievement is unlikely to be surpassed by any other first-party Sony-developed game. Since its explosive launch, the game has navigated numerous challenges, including a controversial U-turn on PSN account requirements for Steam users, review-bomb campaigns, and a community often at odds with the game's development due to fluctuating nerfs and buffs.

Arrowhead has faced the daunting task of managing a significantly larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months since Helldivers 2's debut on PC and PlayStation 5, the developer reflects on its journey. Has Arrowhead finally mastered the challenging dynamics of live-service gaming? Following their successful Killzone collaboration, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?

IGN had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to delve deeper into these questions and more.