Smash hit co-op shooter Helldivers 2 appears ripe for a crossover, however which franchises would possibly it associate with? That’s a enjoyable dialog gamers have been having ever because the recreation’s explosive launch earlier this yr. Now, Helldivers 2’s artistic director has had his say, revealing a lot of mental properties he’d like to work with.
In a (*2*), Arrowhead CCO and Helldivers 2 artistic director Johan Pilestedt cautioned in opposition to doing too many crossovers, saying “it might dilute the IP and make it a ‘not Helldivers’ expertise.” Nonetheless, he additionally revealed an prolonged listing of IPs he “actually would like to do a tackle!”
- Aliens
- Starship Troopers
- Terminator
- Predator
- Star Wars
- Fifth Aspect
- Blade Runner
- Warhammer 40k
- Trench Campaign
- Mutant Chronicles
- Dropzone Commander
It’s straightforward to see what number of of those franchises would work inside Helldivers 2. Starship Troopers is the apparent alternative, given Helldivers 2 riffs so closely on the cult traditional sci-fi flick. Terminator, too, appears a simple match, given the Automaton alien enemy are mainly Terminators themselves. Aliens, Predator, and Star Wars are enjoyable to consider, however my favourite is Warhammer 40,000.
It might be superb to drop down right into a planet overrun by Tyranids or Necrons as an Imperial Guard soldier, full with lore-accurate weapons, autos, and, in fact, dialogue. Sure, Warhammer 40,000 followers have the fantastic and massively profitable Area Marine 2 to play proper now, however that is a Area Marine recreation. Helldivers 2 is close to sufficient an Imperial Guard recreation already. I’d drop a greenback or 10 on an Imperial Guard crossover in a heartbeat.
Which brings us on to the following query: how would possibly Helldivers 2 do crossovers if it ever got here to it? In a subsequent tweet, Pilestedt urged it may come within the type of a Warbond (Helldivers 2’s tackle a battle move) and even particular person tremendous retailer gadgets.
“Having a full Starship Troopers Warbond with cellular infantry armor, voices and weapons would even be cool!” Pilestedt stated, earlier than stressing: “Nothing determined but. Simply musings :)”
Can Arrowhead do a deal for a crossover? Helldivers 2 has definitely achieved effectively sufficient to attract out some massive hitters. Let’s not overlook that Helldivers 2 is the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios recreation of all time, promoting an unbelievable 12 million copies in simply 12 weeks. And whereas participant numbers on Steam aren’t what they as soon as had been, they’re nonetheless extraordinarily wholesome.
For now, although, crossover desires stay simply that. Within the shorter time period, Arrowhead continues to replace Helldivers 2 with new Warbonds and patches, with the specter of a brand new alien faction looming over the galactic horizon.
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