Helldivers 2 Leaving Out Bows From Super Earth’s Armory Feels Weird and Needs to Be Addressed Soon

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Helldivers 2 Leaving Out Bows From Super Earth’s Armory Feels Weird and Needs to Be Addressed Soon

Helldivers 2 has been a resounding success for Arrowhead Game Studios. The game is currently one of the biggest live service titles and has consistently gotten regular content since its launch. We’ve seen the regular addition of new weapons, vehicles, and enemies. But the one thing that still feels weird is that we don’t have a bow in game yet.

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Given Arrowhead’s own name and the game’s tactical nature, it feels like a natural fit. CEO Shams Jorjani has hinted that bows might arrive “at some point.” He has also acknowledged the demand, saying he’d be “surprised” if a bow never made it in. We hope there are already plans in motion to make it a reality.

Helldivers 2 could get a bow in the future, according to Arrowhead’s CEO

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Arrowhead Game Studios has not announced any official plans for a bow and arrow, so we can calm down in advance. However, CEO Shams Jorjani’s comments suggest that the idea isn’t off the table. “I haven’t seen any plans for a bow afaik,” he said in a Discord Q&A (reported by

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), “but I’d be surprised if we didn’t see one AT SOME POINT.” This suggests that a bow isn’t a priority right now, but could be introduced in the future.

A Bow and Arrow would be sooooo ******** dope man! Great runner desgin as Well!

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******** GIMME DAT BOW!

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Now you might argue that bows don’t belong in a futuristic war setting, but Helldivers 2 has already shown a willingness to include unconventional weapons. The addition of a sci-fi bow wouldn’t be that big of a surprise to us since we already have throwing knives to crossbows.

And despite Helldivers 2‘s futuristic setting, the idea of a high-tech bow makes a lot of sense. Modern compound bows already let us fire precise, long-range shots. Imagine what Arrowhead could do with the sci-fi aspects. There’s a lot of room for creativity. Fans have suggested a variety of arrow types, including EMP, incendiary, smoke, and explosive-tipped arrows.

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Despite Helldivers 2‘s impressive weapon selection, the game still lacks a true silent weapon. The closest options we have right now are the crossbow and throwing knives. And not to trash talk, but they are underwhelming compared to most of the guns. That’s where a bow could fit in perfectly.

The balance argument is irrelevant because even Arrowhead doesn’t care

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You might be conflicted about the idea of a bow because of what it would mean for weapon balance. But don’t forget that Helldivers 2 is a PvE-focused game, meaning strict balance isn’t as crucial as it would be in a competitive shooter. And that’s not just an opinion, Creative director Johan Pilestedt has previously stated that balance is secondary to fun, so long as the weapon remains viable.

One of the best ways to introduce a bow would be through a new Warbond. We could have a themed Warbong that introduces weapons, armor, and perks. A sci-fi ninja or stealth-themed Warbond could feature a high-tech compound bow alongside armor designed for speed and agility.

Helldivers 2 has had an incredible first year, and a lot of the game’s success is because of the bond Arrowhead has with us, the community. Player feedback has been a big part of the updates and balance changes that have been implemented over the last year. And while this isn’t balance related, we hope Arrowhead listens sooner than later.

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