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

Helldivers 2's phenomenal success continues to make headlines, and the latest news is that it has clinched two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of a total of five nominations. These accolades mark the end of a successful awards season, capping off an extraordinary year for the Swedish developer, Arrowhead. The game's triumph at the BAFTAs underscores its impact and popularity in the gaming community.

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 set a new benchmark as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with an impressive 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks. This record-breaking achievement has likely set a high bar that future first-party Sony-developed games will struggle to surpass. Since its explosive launch, the game has faced numerous challenges, including a controversial reversal on PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bomb campaigns, and a community that has frequently clashed over game balance changes such as nerfs and buffs.

Throughout these trials, Arrowhead has been navigating the complexities of managing a much larger and more mainstream playerbase than it had previously experienced. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2's launch on PC and PlayStation 5, Arrowhead is reflecting on the journey so far. The studio is beginning to master the demanding world of live-service gaming. Additionally, following a collaboration with Killzone, speculation is rife about potential future partnerships, with Warhammer 40,000 being a rumored contender.

IGN recently had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to delve deeper into these developments and Arrowhead's future plans.