Helldivers 2 creative director hints at a new Arrowhead game
By ForGeeks The director of Arrowhead Game Studios, Johan Pilestedt, has revealed that he’s already working on the concept for the studio’s next game. On his social media page X, he wrote: «We’re 10 minutes away from 2025. What are your expectations and desires for the next Arrowhead game? I’m working on a basic concept, but I’m interested in hearing your speculation.»
I’m working on a basic concept, but I’m interested in hearing your guesses.
From Helldivers 2 to Helldivers 3?”
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Arrowhead continues to build on its successful Helldivers 2 project, which was a smash hit upon release last year. Pilestedt has previously said that the studio intends to develop the game to the point where it becomes almost a Helldivers 3.
Arrowhead is continuing to develop Helldivers 2 to Helldivers 3.
Helldivers 2, published by Sony, has gained incredible popularity. Last May, Sony claimed it was the most successful launch for a game on the PlayStation platform ever. It sold 12 million copies on PC and PS5 in the first 12 weeks of release, surpassing God of War Ragnarök, which sold 11 million copies in 10 weeks.
The Arrowhead success story
Arrowhead Game Studios is an independent studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. In addition to the Helldivers series, the studio has previously released games such as Magicka and The Showdown Effect for Paradox Interactive, and Gauntlet for Warner Bros Interactive.
Heldivers 2 updates and a DualSense exclusive
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Last month, Sony unveiled a major update for Helldivers 2 and announced a limited edition DualSense controller inspired by the game. The exclusive device is priced at $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99. Pre-orders became available on December 20, and the controller will be officially released on February 6, 2025.
The controller will be available on February 6, 2025.
What does the future hold for Arrowhead?
Fans are already guessing what the studio’s next game will be. Given the success of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead’s new project could be another important step in the studio’s development. Expectations are high, and a future game could surprise the industry once again.
Fans are already guessing what Arrowhead’s next game will be.
