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“As long as you folks keep…”

Continued development and service are never guaranteed in the live service genre of the video game industry. But in a competitive market, Arrowhead Game Studios has been very transparent regarding Helldivers 2. CEO Shams Jorjani recently gave us some much-needed information regarding the game’s future.

Arrowhead’s shooter was one of the biggest hits of 2024, and even despite many missteps, the developers managed to keep the game enjoyable for players. In 2025, this success is being taken even further, as we’ve seen with the recent update to the game. But if you’re wondering how long the game will last, it entirely depends on all of us.

Shams Jorjani and Arrowhead are ready to keep Helldivers 2 running

Over on the game’s Discord, Jorjani replied to a fan’s question regarding the future of Helldivers 2, and his comments delivered a perspective of hard-earned optimism. He wasn’t shy to admit that the studio had made some controversial decisions last year, but he also emphasized that it was the players who kept the game going.

As long as you folks keep playing and buying super credits we can keep it going. last summer we were kinda screwing the pooch so it looked like we wouldn’t be able to keep the train going for a long time – but we turned the ship around, you support us a lot so it’s looking bright.

The kind of transparency that Arrowhead’s officials have had with the community is rare in the industry, particularly as developers in the live service genre. We are far too used to studios making changes to live-service games all in the name of profit. But that’s not what Arrowhead does, because you can literally get Warbonds for free in the game.

But that doesn’t mean the game doesn’t have microtransactions, or that the game isn’t kept running by them. Arrowhead seems deeply committed to Helldivers 2. Still, that commitment hinges on the community’s willingness to engage, both by playing the game and occasionally opening their wallets.

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In another conversation on Discord, Jorjani made it clear that sustainability isn’t just about passion; it’s also a business. He reiterated that the continued development of Helldivers 2 would depend on whether it remains financially viable. “If we can keep it going for 10 years we will,” he stated.

Warbonds and super credits can be earned through gameplay, but real-money purchases ultimately fund the updates that keep the galaxy alive.

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Helldivers movie at some point. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

And players have responded loudly and positively. From

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to Discord, fans are openly praising Arrowhead’s monetization strategy. Many say they don’t mind spending money on Warbonds because the value is clear. One player

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, “The base game is like half the price of a AAA title, and I’ve put in four times more time into HD2 than anything else.”

Helldivers 2’s impact and relevance are growing beyond gaming, too. Earlier this year, Sony announced that a movie adaptation is in development, helmed by PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures. We have no details for the movie currently and have no idea exactly how involved Arrowhead will be.

So, for everything that is or isn’t coming for Helldivers 2, Shams Jorjani’s messages give us a clear indication. Helldivers 2 will live or die by its players. Arrowhead is clearly prepared to “support it to hell and back,” but that also requires continued community participation.

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