After receiving a wealth of feedback from the community, Helldivers 2's Production Director, Alex Bolle, explains how Arrowhead Game Studios is changing its approach to delivering new content in the popular shooter. Helldivers 2 released in 2024 and quickly became one of the hottest games of the year, though the popular title has struggled to maintain its momentum as frequent updates seemed to prioritize content over optimization, negatively impacting even its most dedicated players.
In a recent Q&A, Game Director Mikael Eriksson discussed the current state of Helldivers 2, acknowledging that the title is "starting to break at the seams." According to Eriksson, the issues are a result of the choices made while pushing forward new content. He claimed that, throughout development, the team continued to get away with things they shouldn't have been able to pull off. This became something of a trend that inevitably began to influence the title's performance and optimization. It seems as if Arrowhead Game Studios is taking a moment to chart a new course forward, as Eriksson appears to be dedicated to navigating the current live-service environment while delivering the best possible experience for fans.
In a recent interview published on Arrowhead's...
