Helldivers 2 is an online multiplayer game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 5 and PC platforms. The game was a great first attempt for Sony to enter the live service genre and the project was an unexpected triumph for the developers.
The live service structure has its ups and downs and some players are already concerned for the future. The developers can add extra content for the gaming community to grind and unlock, in the case of this game Warbonds, and it could become too overwhelming for new players diving in.
The Developers of Helldivers 2 Need to Dial It Down for Future Battle Pass Content
Sony made the right decision to team up with Arrowhead Game Studios and realize the potential of the Helldivers franchise. The gaming community was pleased to see their requests be heard in the latest Helldivers 2 warbond after it featured a new armor passive perk that could withstand at least 75% of fire status damage.
Content like this appeals to the gaming community and will encourage them to play longer and clock in a few hours with a squad of friends to unlock the free content part of the battle pass. Free content is enough to kick the hornet’s nest and rile up the gaming community to earn whatever the battle pass has in store.
Are we gonna get another free major battlepass?
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The game is expected to last quite a while and there is no telling what new content the developers have prepared for the future. New players will feel overwhelmed with the amount of content they have to grind for and could dissuade them from pursuing them if it becomes too much of a chore.
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Shams Jorjani has taken over Johan Pilestedt’s responsibilities as the head of Arrowhead Game Studios and is actively engaging with the gaming community. Jorjani asked the players for ideas on how to improve the game and extend its longevity through brainstorming, perhaps the developers will consider integrating some ideas to make the necessary adjustments for content to unlock featured in warbonds and battle passes for newer players.
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The gaming community has different opinions about this dilemma. Others would say plenty of content is a good thing and will give new players enough reason to play while others would argue that not every player has the same amount of downtime to spend grinding in a video game. The developers could offer a better solution or an affordable option for newer warbonds down the line.
Arrowhead Game Studios should tread carefully about the amount of content they are giving away. Perhaps the studio’s mindset is that free content would increase the active player count which is ideal for a live service game.
More Helldivers 2 Warbonds Would Encourage the Gaming Community to Play Longer
Other live service games have a unique approach to what kind of content the developers would feature in their battle pass. Arrowhead Game Studios was wise to include items that would give the players a tactical advantage for missions rather than throwing random cosmetic items at the community.
The previous Helldivers 2 battle pass could encourage the developers to be original. The game director could push for an option for players to revitalize older stratagems like mechs to improve their odds of accomplishing a mission.
Each player has their unique take on the subject. More content will encourage them to make the most of their time playing while others are worried it would be too much to bear.
Arrowhead Game Studios can make solutions to ensure that future players feel comfortable playing at their own pace. Warbonds are established to keep the gaming community entertained and interested in more content.
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