It\\'s worth recalling that Helldivers 2 shattered records by becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, amassing an incredible 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks. This milestone is one that no other first-party Sony-developed game is likely to surpass. However, the journey since its explosive launch has been anything but smooth, marked by significant shifts like the reversal of PSN account requirements on Steam, intense review-bomb campaigns, and a community often clashing over the game\\'s balance changes, which either swung too drastically or didn\\'t go far enough.

Arrowhead has faced the challenge of managing a larger and more mainstream audience than ever before. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2\\'s release on PC and PlayStation 5, the developer reflects on the past struggles. Has Arrowhead finally mastered the demanding landscape of live-service gaming? And following their collaboration with Killzone, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?

To delve deeper into these questions, IGN conducted an exclusive interview with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2.

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Arrowhead Aims for Long-Term Success with Helldivers 2, Eyes Warhammer 40,000 Collaboration

by Brooklyn May 23,2025

Helldivers 2's meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down, having clinched two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of five nominations. These accolades cap off a stellar awards season, highlighting what has been an extraordinary year for the Swedish developer, Arrowhead.

Helldivers 2 accepts the win for Multiplayer at the #BAFTAGamesAwards ✨ pic.twitter.com/rYWwyc1KGR
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) April 8, 2025

It's worth recalling that Helldivers 2 shattered records by becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, amassing an incredible 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks. This milestone is one that no other first-party Sony-developed game is likely to surpass. However, the journey since its explosive launch has been anything but smooth, marked by significant shifts like the reversal of PSN account requirements on Steam, intense review-bomb campaigns, and a community often clashing over the game's balance changes, which either swung too drastically or didn't go far enough.

Arrowhead has faced the challenge of managing a larger and more mainstream audience than ever before. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2's release on PC and PlayStation 5, the developer reflects on the past struggles. Has Arrowhead finally mastered the demanding landscape of live-service gaming? And following their collaboration with Killzone, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?

To delve deeper into these questions, IGN conducted an exclusive interview with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2.

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