Helldivers 2 players can’t get enough of the pure carnage and entertainment, the gameplay perfectly depicts intergalactic warfare and the lore is rich enough to keep players invested. However, not everyone is interested in fighting for democracy and would rather sit down with popcorn and soda.
Video game adaptations aren’t new, but decent, well-made ones are (see The Last of Us) and so it’d be interesting to see which side of the line Helldivers 2 falls on.
Fans Are Now Asking For A Helldivers 2 Live-Action Adaptation
Helldivers 2 is available on PlayStation 5 and PC, but the game could also make its way to a movie theater near you. Live-action film adaptations of video games are a sketchy part of Hollywood, but the curse seems to have been lifted with recent back-to-back successful projects. Perhaps Arrowhead could collaborate with PlayStation Productions and bring Helldivers 2 to life.
Anyone know any producers to create a movie? pic.twitter.com/i9ab9nT1o9
— CBGAMING (@thecbgaming) April 5, 2024
The game itself is already cinematic, they could create an action set piece from a Michael Bay movie. The most epic and perfect trifecta of eagle strikes was caught on camera when a squad of players perfectly timed the use of their stratagems while in combat.
Video games are now on par with regular movies in the story-telling department, while others would argue that they are quite better and superior in quality. Nevertheless, the recent streak of successful adaptations could help improve the chances of seeing another PlayStation property on the big screen.
An argument can be made that the game does not have a story apart from the plot of having to fight off hostile threats but can be easily remedied with an original take much like Amazon Prime Video’s approach to their live-action Fallout TV show. The burden of not being tethered to any existing installment and having full freedom to do what the producers want can propel the franchise toward new heights.
Helldivers 2 Movie Can Introduce The Franchise To A New Audience
Johan Pilestedt held the positions of game director and CEO at Arrowhead Game Studios. Pilestedt is overjoyed with the success of the game and is very optimistic about the future of the franchise. Pilestedt believes that this success could be just the beginning of an expanding universe. There is a possibility that Helldivers could thrive on other platforms like movies and television shows in the future.
The positive reception and feedback from the gaming community are all good indications that the people resonated well with the live service game. Although not everyone has a PS5 or PC to play the game and experience it for themselves, perhaps adaptations in more accessible formats will be the perfect way to engross them in their world.
Over the years, significant progress in technology has led to the blurring of lines between video games and films. With the impressive technological leaps and improvements made in the gaming and film industry, it is now easy to mistake one for the other. Adapting video games into movies can help expand the universe in ways that could not be achieved in games and will give the creators more opportunities to recognize their vision.
PlayStation has yet to drop the ball with their film adaptations and with a great team of writers and full support from Arrowhead Game Studios, it would seem that Helldivers 2 is a perfect candidate for a live-action adaptation. Are you interested in another Sony IP to make it to the big screen? Let us know in the comments section below!
