Arrowhead Aims for Helldivers 2 to Last 'Years and Years' - Warhammer 40,000 Collab Considered?

Helldivers 2 continues its meteoric rise with two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of five nominations. These accolades cap off a successful awards season, marking a stellar year for Swedish developer Arrowhead. The BAFTA wins underscore the game's significant impact in the gaming community.

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

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Notably, Helldivers 2 holds the title of the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, amassing an impressive 12 million copies sold in merely 12 weeks. This unprecedented achievement sets a benchmark unlikely to be surpassed by any other first-party Sony-developed game. Yet, the journey since its explosive launch has been tumultuous, marked by significant events such as the reversal of PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bombing efforts, and a community often at odds with the game over its balance changes.

Arrowhead has faced challenges in managing a larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months post-launch on PC and PlayStation 5, the developer reflects on the past and its ongoing efforts to navigate the demanding landscape of live-service gaming. Following a successful collaboration with Killzone, speculation abounds about potential future partnerships, with Warhammer 40,000 being a rumored contender.

IGN recently had the opportunity to discuss these developments and more with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to gain deeper insights into Arrowhead's journey and future plans.