Helldivers 3? Arrowhead CEO Says "Hold Your Horses" (And Admits He Didn't Vote for 'Gun')
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Arrowhead's CEO says *Helldivers 3* is still a ways off, reminding us they're focused on making *Helldivers 2* the best it can be while also admitting he's not a fan of the name 'Gun' for the newly rebuilt city.
Alright, Helldivers, settle down. I know, I know, you're already dreaming of bigger bugs and even bigger explosions. But before you start crafting your wishlists for *Helldivers 3*, Arrowhead's CEO Shams Jorjani has popped onto the game's Discord server to gently remind everyone that they're kinda busy liberating the galaxy right now.
According to Jorjani (as reported by Rock Paper Shotgun), *Helldivers 3* is "hopefully many years away." Now, before you start sharpening your pitchforks, that's not necessarily bad news. Think of it this way: Arrowhead is laser-focused on making *Helldivers 2* the best darn bug-squashing simulator it can be. And honestly, who wants a rushed sequel when we're still knee-deep in glorious, chaotic, co-op action?
"I'm very bought into the vision that Micke, Felix, Niklas and Marre (our game directors) and Johan have for the game," Jorjani said on Discord, emphasizing their dedication to the current experience.
Of course, the ever-present question of "what's next?" always lingers. Back in May, Jorjani referred to Arrowhead's next project as "Game 6," hinting that a small team would begin working on it later this year. *Helldivers 2* director Johan Pilestedt previously suggested that *Helldivers 2* would evolve into that "next game" via ongoing updates. It sounds like the plan is still fluid, but Jorjani's explicit mention of *Helldivers 3* suggests it's still on their radar… eventually.
In other news from the Discord chat, Jorjani also addressed performance concerns, stating that DLSS and FSR support are on the table, but fundamental problems need addressing first. Which, fair dinkum, makes sense. Gotta get the core experience rock solid before layering on the fancy bells and whistles.
Oh, and because democracy is important (even in video games), Jorjani also revealed that he voted for 'Everlasting Memory' in the poll to rename the Super Earth city of Remembrance. Why? Because he's not a fan of naming a city 'Gun'. Each to their own, I suppose. He did joke they might just name it whatever they want anyway, but that's democracy, isn't it?
So, fellow Helldivers, let's sheath our swords for a moment and appreciate the glorious chaos that *Helldivers 2* has brought us. *Helldivers 3* will come when it's ready, and in the meantime, we've got a whole galaxy to liberate (and a city to rename). And hey, maybe by the time *Helldivers 3* rolls around, they'll finally let me dual-wield Gatling guns. A bloke can dream, can't he?
Tags: Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios, Sequel, Game Development, Community
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun