Arrowhead, the developers behind the hit game Helldivers 2, have recently addressed concerns from players regarding the future of the game amidst rumors of their focus shifting to a new project, codenamed "Game 6." As reported by VG247, Arrowhead's CEO Shams Jorjani took to the official Helldivers Discord to clarify the company's stance following the launch of the full-scale Illuminate invasion.
Jorjani expressed gratitude for the support from the community, stating, "The wonderful thing is that thanks to the amazing support of you FINE people Arrowhead's future is quite bright and we have the freedom to explore some really cool concepts that we couldn't have otherwise. Game 6 (our next project) will happen the way it will happen thanks to you." This statement sparked some concern among fans, with one suggesting that Arrowhead might be diverting resources away from Helldivers 2.
However, Jorjani quickly dispelled these worries, emphasizing that "It's ALL Helldivers 2 for now. A very, very small team will spin up something later this year and go at it sloowly. Helldivers is our main focus and will be for a loooong time." He also provided insight into the longevity of Helldivers 2, stating, "As long as you folks keep playing and buying Super Credits we can keep it going," referring to the in-game currency used for purchasing Premium Warbonds.
In response to a fan's request for Arrowhead's next game to be available in all regions, Jorjani revealed that "The next game is 100% funded by ourselves so we'll call 100% of those shots," indicating that Arrowhead will not partner with Sony or any other publisher for this project, and it won't be Helldivers 3.
Jorjani also shared how Arrowhead plans to approach the development of Game 6 differently from the challenging eight-year development of Helldivers 2. He noted, "For the most part of the development cycle games plain suck. Very seldom are they truly fun from the get-go. And for Helldivers taking eight years to make it was rough for the longest time. But it came together in the end. The ONLY way to know is to playtest playtest playtest. For our next game we're doing things in a much smarter way and nailing a lot of the core s\*\*t early on (as you should) then make the rest."
These comments align with previous statements from Arrowhead's developers, who have expressed their desire for Helldivers 2 to be a long-lasting game. Helldivers 2 has already broken records as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, selling 12 million copies in just 12 weeks. Despite challenges like changes in PSN account requirements, review-bomb campaigns, and ongoing community feedback on game balance, Arrowhead remains committed to Helldivers 2.
Alex Bolle, the production director on Helldivers 2, reiterated this commitment in a recent interview with IGN, saying, "we want it to be around for years and years and years to come." He emphasized the importance of staying true to the game's fantasy while continually introducing new features and systems, highlighting the creative potential of live game environments.
Furthermore, recent leaks suggest exciting new content on the horizon, including the possibility of Super Earth becoming a playable map as the Illuminate invasion progresses to our home planet.
