Arrowhead Games: "We want to be the next From Software or Blizzard"
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead on the success of its game, what comes next and dealing with toxic players
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That's pretty neat. I loved the first one (and played it way more than I did number 2), but it always seemed like a smaller, cult hit. 4 million is way more than I thought.
It'll have to compete with Diablo if they want to be the next Blizzard.
Though, hopefully not having the "always online" part and everything that goes with that.
"The focus today is on Helldivers 2 and getting that balance right. But the studio is feeling confident, it is a strong financial position, it has strengthened its leadership team, and is now looking ahead to what's next."
This and the opening quote about becoming like From Software makes it very likely that they're going to do their own thing for their next project. Good, they know they have a solid name now and don't really need to rely on a publisher anymore if they play their cards right.
They also had an interview with PC Gamer where they said they're winding down the pace of HD2 updates so I doubt they're planning on keeping the whole team working only on that.
This and the opening quote about becoming like From Software makes it very likely that they're going to do their own thing for their next project. Good, they know they have a solid name now and don't really need to rely on a publisher anymore if they play their cards right.
They also had an interview with PC Gamer where they said they're winding down the pace of HD2 updates so I doubt they're planning on keeping the whole team working only on that.
Loved the first game and played it for years after but I'm still genuinely surprised that it sold 4m copies.
I hope they're not setting themselves up for a fall. The success of HD2 has really been lightning in a bottle for the studio and I'd hate to see them forge ahead thinking that their next title will be anywhere near as successful based purely on their current game's success.
Very much hope I'm wrong as HD2 has probably been my favourite PS5 title aside from Returnal and I reckon I've put more hours into it than 99% of games I've ever played.
I hope they're not setting themselves up for a fall. The success of HD2 has really been lightning in a bottle for the studio and I'd hate to see them forge ahead thinking that their next title will be anywhere near as successful based purely on their current game's success.
Very much hope I'm wrong as HD2 has probably been my favourite PS5 title aside from Returnal and I reckon I've put more hours into it than 99% of games I've ever played.
