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

Helldivers 2 continues to soar to new heights, recently clinching two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: one for Best Multiplayer and another for Best Music. These accolades come from a total of five nominations, marking a triumphant close to a stellar awards season for Swedish developer Arrowhead. The BAFTA wins underscore what has truly been an exceptional year for the studio.

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

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It's worth recalling that Helldivers 2 holds the title of the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, amassing an incredible 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks—a record unlikely to be surpassed by any first-party Sony-developed game. However, since its explosive launch, the game has navigated through turbulent waters, including a significant reversal on PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bombing campaigns, and a community often at odds with the game itself due to contentious nerfs and buffs.

Throughout these challenges, Arrowhead has grappled with managing a larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months post-launch on PC and PlayStation 5, Arrowhead is reflecting on its journey. Has the studio finally mastered the demanding world of live-service games? And following their successful Killzone collaboration, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?

To delve deeper into these questions, IGN conducted an interview with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to gain insights into Arrowhead's experiences and future plans.