Summary
The new CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Shams Jorjani, has directly addressed the possibility of a story mode coming toHelldivers 2. AlthoughHelldivers 2is primarily a multiplayer-centric game, some players are asking for a more focused story mode to play through.
Helldivers 2remains one of the most popular releases of 2024 so far. Arrowhead Game Studios has done a great job of keeping the game updated with fresh content to keep players engaged, and even has an ongoing Galactic War that gamers can take an active role in fighting. A big part of this ongoing success is down to the studio frequently liaising with players, and finding out directly what they want in the game. It won’t just add any idea. For example,Helldivers 2’s previous CEO said no to adding transmog, but if it feels right for the game, it will generally be added. Now, with some players asking for a story mode, players have a definitive answer directly from the CEO of the developer.
Shams Jorjani, who wasrecently appointed as CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, was busy replying to fans on Twitter, when one user asked about the possibility of a story mode. Jorjani didn’t mince his words in his response, writing, “Not happening. Sorry bro. That’s like building an entirely new game.” That’s as concrete an answer as anyone could ever hope to receive, crushing any hopes thatHelldivers 2will ever receive a campaign of any kind. While it would be interesting to see what Arrowhead Game Studios could create by combiningHelldivers 2’s chaotic sandbox with a story mode, it’s simply not happening.
Helldivers 2 CEO Says No To Story Mode Possibility
While it’s disappointing to hear thatHelldivers 2won’t be getting a story mode, the reasoning is totally understandable. By the sounds of it, it would be an enormous undertaking with howHelldivers 2works under the hood currently, for very little reward. Despite theenormous success ofHelldivers 2, it doesn’t make sense for the studio to invest resources in building a story mode, especially when Arrowhead Game Studios is doing such a good job creating frequent content for the live-service game.
Not happening. Sorry bro. That’s like building an entirely new game.
Although there’s no story mode in the works, there’s still plenty forHelldivers 2fans to get excited about in the future. A recentHelldivers 2leak has given players a glimpse at a new faction, the Illuminate, returning from the original game. While plans like this can always change when it comes to leaks, this one makes a bunch of sense. While it’s not clear when the Illuminate will be added to the game, it’ll be a huge addition when it eventually happens.
Helldivers 2
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
