Helldivers 2 'Is Our Main Focus and Will Be for a Loooong Time,' Arrowhead Boss Insists: 'As Long as You Keep Playing and Buying Super Credits We Can Keep It Going'

The developers of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead, have reassured fans that they are not abandoning the game to focus on their next project, known as "Game 6." This clarification comes from CEO Shams Jorjani, who addressed concerns in the official Helldivers Discord after the launch of the full-scale Illuminate invasion.

Jorjani emphasized the positive impact of player support on Arrowhead's future, 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." However, this statement sparked worry among some fans, fearing that development resources might shift away from Helldivers 2.

Quickly addressing these concerns, Jorjani clarified, "Nah. 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 further elaborated on the longevity of Helldivers 2, saying, "As long as you folks keep playing and buying Super Credits we can keep it going," referring to the game's virtual currency used to purchase Premium Warbonds.

Jorjani also touched on Arrowhead's plans for their next game, indicating a self-funded approach that would allow them full control over its development and distribution. He mentioned, "The next game is 100% funded by ourselves so we'll call 100% of those shots," hinting that Game 6 will not be a sequel to Helldivers and will not involve Sony or any other publisher.

Reflecting on the development process, Jorjani contrasted the upcoming project with the challenging eight-year development of Helldivers 2. He explained, "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." He added that for Game 6, Arrowhead aims to "nail a lot of the core s\*\*t early on (as you should) then make the rest."

These statements align with previous comments from Arrowhead developers, who have expressed their desire for Helldivers 2 to remain a vibrant game for years. Notably, Helldivers 2 has achieved remarkable success, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks. Despite challenges such as the PSN account requirement controversy and fluctuating community reactions to game updates, Arrowhead remains committed.

Alex Bolle, production director on Helldivers 2, shared with IGN their vision for the game's future, stating, "we want it to be around for years and years and years to come." He highlighted the team's motivation to continue developing new features and systems while staying true to the game's core identity. Bolle also expressed excitement about the creative possibilities in a live game environment, saying, "The more we figure out how to thrive in a live environment... the more we can let creativity loose on new systems that we would've never thought about a year ago when we released."

Recent leaks, including one from PlayStation, suggest that a new playable map, Super Earth, may soon be introduced as the Illuminate invasion reaches our home planet, further indicating Arrowhead's ongoing commitment to expanding Helldivers 2.