Helldivers 2 will continue for years: Arrowhead rules out a sequel

While many games as a service are dying prematurely, Helldivers 2 bucks the trend. Not only has it won over millions of players with its co-op action, it's also become Sony's only major success in the PvE as a service space.

The latest news has reassured the community: Helldivers 3 isn't on the way , at least not anytime soon. In the words of Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani , the future of the series depends on the present: "We're focused on the here and now."

The team wants to expand the current experience, not replace it.

During a Discord session, Jorjani directly responded to a fan asking about the next installment. His response was clear: Helldivers 3 is a long way off , and the current focus is on growing Helldivers 2 with ongoing content and expansions .

The studio's vision is to evolve the current experience without needing to restart with a third installment. In fact, creative director Johan Pilestedt had already announced that they are turning Helldivers 2 into Helldivers 3 , a phrase that sums up the development philosophy based on constant expansion.

“It can last for years, if you keep playing.”

The message wasn't just meant to reassure, but also to motivate the community . Catherine Baskin, community manager at Arrowhead, reinforced the message: “Helldivers 2 can last a long time if people keep playing it.”

In a context where the #StopKillingGames movement has gained traction due to the premature closure of titles like Babylon's Fall and Knockout City , Arrowhead's commitment is a breath of fresh air. There won't be a Helldivers 3 until it's absolutely necessary.

Arrowhead will fly solo in its next title

Although Sony has been a major partner for Helldivers 2 , the studio has already confirmed that its next project will be independent and self-financed . This doesn't mean they'll stop supporting Helldivers, but it does mean the studio is looking for greater creative control in the future.

No details have been revealed yet, but the focus remains on Helldivers 2, with constant updates, new operations, and content that keeps the Great Galactic War alive .

Helldivers 2 will last as long as the fandom stands

The message is clear: Helldivers 2 will live as long as you want it to . There's no end date. There are no plans for a replacement. As long as the community keeps fighting for intergalactic democracy, Arrowhead will continue to support, listen to feedback, and release new content. And if Helldivers 3 ever comes, it will be because Helldivers 2 has completed its natural cycle , not because it was forced.