The popularity of Helldivers 2 cannot be understated. The game’s servers broke on day one and broke again with the recent mech update, and players have been rushing to get a copy of the game and join the fight for democracy as soon as they could.
With the recent official merchandise drop having been revealed, now you can rep Super Earth outside of the game! Unlike the nail-biting stress of trying to get onto the game’s servers during the first few weeks, placing an order for this will be much easier.
Helldivers 2 Merchandise is Available for Pre-Order
If you’ve been wanting to shout out your love for the game in real life without talking your friends and family’s ears off, now’s your chance! The Helldivers 2 merchandise is officially available for preorders right now, and there’s a little something for everyone.
There are four items currently available:
- ‘Strategem’ hoodie available in size XS to 3XL, in the color Liberty Black – $70.41
- ‘Managed Democracy’ t-shirt available in size XS to 3XL, in the color Liberty Black – $27.07
- ‘Super Earth’ t-shirt available in size XS to 3XL, in the color Terminid Grey – $27.07
- ‘Super Earth’ multicolored Enamel Pin – $6.49
As these items are for preordering, the actual shipping and delivery time will be later in the year. The shop says their ETA is late May, but keep in mind there could be delays.
While the drop is relatively small, if it takes off in popularity, we could see a lot more cool merch popping up in the future. If you’d like to see more Helldivers 2 merch, supporting its creators by purchasing items would be the best way of sending that message to them.
Arrowhead CEO Is Dedicated to Improving Helldivers 2
The merch drop might seem like it’s coming at an odd timing for some people, considering the list of complaints that have recently emerged from the game’s community after the release of mechs and the new patch.
However, CEO Pilestedt of Arrowhead Studios wants people to know that his team is always looking toward implementing the next best thing into the game. Their main priority is maximizing the player experience and enjoyment while remaining on-brand with the Helldivers name.
In a recent interview, Pilestedt emphasized the game’s evolution, stating that it’s designed to continually expand, with grand plans for the future.
Of course, the specifics are kept under wraps to surprise and excite players, but the studio is actively seeking feedback from the community to drive ongoing improvements and additions. The interview revealed that feedback plays a crucial role in the development process, and there’s a massive list of improvements that the studio has sourced from players that they plan to implement.
Pilestedt’s passion for Helldivers 2 shines in his interviews; at the start, he wanted to create a game where players would want to work together against common enemies, without it feeling forced.
Do you think Pilestedt accomplished what he set out to do? Let us know in the comments below!
