Helldivers 2's triumphant journey continues to dazzle the gaming world, recently clinching two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of five nominations. This victory marks a fitting conclusion to a stellar awards season, spotlighting a phenomenal year for the Swedish developer, Arrowhead.
Helldivers 2 accepts the win for Multiplayer at the #BAFTAGamesAwards ✨ pic.twitter.com/rYWwyc1KGR
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Notably, Helldivers 2 holds the title of the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with an incredible 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks. This record-breaking feat is unlikely to be surpassed by any first-party Sony-developed game. Since its explosive launch, the game has navigated through significant challenges, including a dramatic reversal on PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bomb campaigns, and a community that has frequently found itself at odds with the game's direction due to controversial nerfs and buffs.
Throughout these trials, Arrowhead has grappled with managing a much larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2's debut on PC and PlayStation 5, Arrowhead is reflecting on the past journey. Have they begun to master the demanding landscape of live-service gaming? Following the exciting Killzone collaboration, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?
To delve deeper into these questions, IGN had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to gain insights into Arrowhead's perspective and future plans.
