Highlights

  • Helldivers 2 faces mixed reviews after recent updates, but fans believe Arrowhead Game Studios will address grievances and improve the game.
  • Director Johan Pilestedt acknowledges the review bombing and expresses disappointment, but remains committed to refining Helldivers 2.
  • Despite recent backlash, Helldivers 2 continues to sell well, showcasing Arrowhead's ability to please fans and prioritize their feedback.

Johan Pilestedt has responded to review bombing of Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular releases of 2024. Fans have enjoyed the way the game iterates on the online multiplayer format with interesting objectives and challenging team-based gameplay. In the opinion of many gamers, Helldivers 2 excels in part because of developer Arrowhead Game Studios' attentiveness to player feedback.

Helldivers 2 has undergone a recent wave of changes and the reception has been mixed. Frustrated fans are review bombing Helldivers 2, venting their grievances in hopes that the team of developers at Arrowhead Game Studios will take note of their feelings and act accordingly. This shift in opinion surrounding Helldivers 2 has been so notable because of just how much praise the game has received since launch.

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Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt has responded to the review bombing of the game. On Twitter, he posted a screenshot of the game's recent Steam review status while expressing some disappointment. What may surprise some fans is Pilestedt's agreement that the shift in reception is warranted after the major changes to Helldivers 2 on PC caused a drop in community trust. Following this acknowledgment, Pilestedt reaffirmed his and Arrowhead's commitment to polishing Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 Devs Want to Earn Back Fan Trust

Plenty of gamers have responded to Pilestedt's tweet with empathy, encouraging the director. Many fans believe that the game will outlast this controversy quickly. Helldivers 2 has introduced plenty of new content and players are looking forward to seeing all the new weapons, skins, and areas to explore in-game. If Arrowhead continues to introduce content that excites Helldivers 2 fans, the studio won't have a particularly hard time showing fans that it is listening.

Despite the game's recent steps backwards, plenty of people are observing the rapid success of Helldivers 2 and believe it won't be slowing down anytime soon. Helldivers 2 has dominated sales, becoming Sony's 7th highest grossing game ever in the US. At the very least, that much is proof that Arrowhead is capable of pleasing its fans. Professionals believe the PC release of Helldivers 2 is responsible for its milestone sales, which may be an indicator to further prioritize the feedback that fans on the platform have readily been sharing. It appears that Helldivers 2 has a clear path forward when it comes to earning back the trust of fans who feel wronged.