Helldivers 2's phenomenal journey has culminated in a triumphant finish at the BAFTA Game Awards, securing victories in the Best Multiplayer and Best Music categories out of five nominations. These accolades mark the end of a highly successful awards season for the Swedish developer Arrowhead, capping off an extraordinary year.
Helldivers 2 accepts the win for Multiplayer at the #BAFTAGamesAwards ✨ pic.twitter.com/rYWwyc1KGR
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It's worth recalling that Helldivers 2 shattered records as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, amassing an impressive 12 million copies sold within just 12 weeks. This milestone is unlikely to be surpassed by any other first-party Sony-developed game. Since its explosive launch, the game has navigated through significant challenges, including a reversal on PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bomb campaigns, and a community often at odds with the game itself due to contentious nerfs and buffs.
Throughout these trials, Arrowhead has grappled with managing a larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months after Helldivers 2's debut on PC and PlayStation 5, Arrowhead is reflecting on its journey. The developer is beginning to master the demanding landscape of live-service gaming. Following the successful Killzone collaboration, speculation is rife about a potential partnership with Warhammer 40,000.
IGN 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.
