After the wave of controversy demonstrated the importance of player-choice, Helldivers 2 fans get to vote on the next Warbond’s release timing.
Highlights
- Johan Pilestedt lets Helldivers 2 players decide when the next paid warbond will drop, acknowledging recent controversy.
- Fans rejoice as Sony backtracks on PC account-linking decision for Helldivers 2, showing willingness to listen to player feedback.
- Players vote overwhelmingly to release Polar Patriots Warbond on May 9, showing excitement for new content while hoping for weapon balance.
Helldivers 2 Director Johan Pilestedt wants gamers to decide when the next paid Warbond will arrive. Helldivers 2 has been the source of heated discussion in recent weeks, as it is at the center of Sony’s controversial decision to have PC players link their accounts to the PlayStation Network. The wave of negative reception surrounding recent Helldivers 2 news has been a shock to many gamers because of just how popular Helldivers 2 has become in such a short time. Releasing in February 2024, Helldivers 2 is now Sony’s 7th highest grossing game of all time.
Sony has since backpedaled on account-linking in Helldivers 2 after controversy from the game’s fan base drew too much negative attention to make the decision worth implementing. On social media, PlayStation explained that the company is still learning what is best for their fans on PC and thanked players for their support and understanding. Consumers rejoiced over this decision, excited to have their voices heard when it comes to their favorite games.
Helldivers 2 Players Petition for the Return of Fired Community Manager
Helldivers 2 players are calling for the reinstatement of a community manager who was dismissed following the PSN account-linking controversy.
Johan Pilestedt asked Helldivers 2 players when the Polar Patriots Warbond should be released and included a poll to count the results. Pilestedt explains that the team at Arrowhead does not want to release the Warbond in a tone-deaf manner following the influx of outrage from the Helldivers 2 PSN account linking controversy. Pilestedt offers two options, either releasing the Warbond on May 9, 2024, or delaying the release for some time.
Helldivers 2 Players Vote on Warbond Release Timing
In response to Pilestedt’s question, many gamers have opted for the decision to release. Six hours ahead of the poll’s closing, 73.9% of the 136,622 votes cast voted in favor of the May 9 release. Some fans have voiced that their request for a sooner Warbond release comes with the request to make sure the new Helldivers 2 weapon balancing is not too intense.
With the recent Helldivers 2 news causing Arrowhead Game Studios to place a stronger emphasis on player voices in their upcoming decisions, fans hope they will be heard on this matter. Many players are excited about the opportunity to spend their credits and see the new changes, but they want the fun to last. Considering the bevy of new weapons coming in the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond, it makes sense that players want the weapons they end up enjoying the most to remain as powerful as they were when they got them. Much like the game itself, gamers do not want to pay for something that ends up changing drastically in the future.
Helldivers 2
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios
