Helldivers 2’s leaked Killzone crossover is actual, and developer Arrowhead has launched it. However be warned: these cosmetics are solely obtainable for 5 days.
Scorching on the heels of the Omens of Tyranny replace, which added the Illuminate faction, Helldivers 2 has its first official crossover. Half one of many Helldivers 2 x Killzone crossover is out now, and features a Killzone-themed armor set, assault rifle, banner, cape, and participant title. Half two hits Helldivers 2’s retailer on December 23, Arrowhead stated.
In a blog post, Arrowhead introduced that Helldivers 2 x Killzone 2 belongs to a brand new tier of particular premium content material “reserved for collaborations and different uniquely-themed work,” so count on at hand over loads of Tremendous Credit in order for you the lot.
Helldivers 2 x Killzone 2: New Objects Now Accessible within the Superstore pic.twitter.com/rYeNef1nOz
— Helldivers Alerts (@HelldiversAlert) December 18, 2024
The developer added that it plans to supply gamers “one thing distinct and particular” with the content material, and teased an extra Killzone 2 reward for all gamers relying on their success within the Galactic Struggle.
In the meantime, Arrowhead outlined plans to enhance the best way Helldivers 2’s in-game retailer works. “Proper now, lots of you’re feeling the gadgets are in rotation for too brief a time, and that you simply typically miss out on that killer look you had your eyes on,” Arrowhead stated. “On the identical time, the extra issues we add to the shop the longer it takes to return again into rotation.
“As we’re not fairly able to roll out a full redesign, we’re going to briefly take a look at longer rotations with Killzone, which can stick round for 5 days per web page as a substitute (there will probably be two pages of things to discover).
“After this, the web page rotation will return to its regular cadence and we will probably be asking to your suggestions on our take a look at. If you happen to suppose that is too brief, otherwise you need us to look into bringing gadgets again for longer intervals, we’ll ask once more in future surveys.”
Final month, Arrowhead CCO and Helldivers 2 inventive director Johan Pilestedt cautioned towards doing too many crossovers, saying “it might dilute the IP and make it a ‘not Helldivers’ expertise.” In its weblog submit, Arrowhead reiterated the purpose, insisting Killzone makes “excellent sense for the sport.”
This crossover already has followers questioning if Sony might lastly be able to return to the Killzone franchise with a model new launch. Authentic developer Guerrilla Video games has its palms full with the Horizon On-line mission and the inevitable Horizon 3, so any new recreation would in all probability have to return from one other developer.
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