Summary
- Helldivers 2 players embrace past era equipment; success with the Borderline Justice Warbond.
- Arrowhead should consider a medieval-themed Warbond for Helldivers 2 based on player interest.
- A medieval Warbond for Helldivers 2 presents a huge opportunity for crossovers and increased player engagement.
Helldivers 2 has recently taken a different approach from the usual futuristic aesthetic of its equipment, and it seems to be working well in the game's favor. The Borderline Justice Warbond has garnered players' attention, enticing them to purchase it because of its unique Wild West period theme. Seeing how well it's being received, an opportunity has been presented to Arrowhead Game Studios that the developer might want to take advantage of, one that involves going even further back in time.
The approach that the Borderline Justice Warbond took, and its success, proves that Helldivers 2 players are more than welcoming to equipment whose designs come from past eras. With that being the case, Arrowhead Game Studios should strongly consider going the medieval route with its next content update. While it is definitely a big leap from the Western cowboy period theme, the idea has many interesting possibilities that could make it just as or even more successful. The execution will certainly be more difficult, but could greatly benefit Helldivers 2 if done right.
The Pros and Cons of Helldivers 2's Lack of Roadmap
Helldivers 2 not having an official, public roadmap for future updates is admittedly a gamble that has both positive and negative consequences.
Why Helldivers 2’s Next Warbond Should Be Medieval-Themed
A future premium Warbond of Helldivers 2 could certainly go with a theme focused on the medieval period, and pushing through with it could lead to favorable results for the game, its fans, and Arrowhead Gaming Studios. It is a plausible and wise move, especially when considering certain factors:
- The attention that Doom: The Dark Ages has received shows that mixing the concept of futuristic technology with ones that are more primitive can work, which means a medieval-themed Warbond has a good chance of being accepted with ease while being popular
- Having more weapons that contrast with the futuristic aesthetic of the current equipment of Helldivers 2 could give the entire arsenal a more refreshing feel, incentivizing players to obtain them to ensure they can enjoy the variety it offers
- It would allow the weapons development team at Arrowhead Game Studios to be more creative in terms of design, which could lead to equipment that truly stands out while still feeling right at home in a futuristic setting
If there's one way to help ensure players spend their hard-earned Super Credits in Helldivers 2, it's likely with a medieval-themed Warbond, but only if it has the content that makes them want to do so. While it's essentially guaranteed to rake in some success, it's up to Arrowhead Game Studios to ensure that it delivers what's needed to earn it, assuming the developer pushes through with the idea.
How a Medieval-Themed Warbond Can Present a Massive Opportunity for Helldivers 2
If a medieval-themed Warbond were to be planned out, then it presents the opportunity for the next crossover for Helldivers 2 to be massive. Arrowhead Game Studios shouldn't be wanting in terms of who it could work with for such an idea, as there are many popular IPs whose aesthetic revolves around the styles found in the Middle Ages. Options range from games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and even the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages, and any of them would likely turn many heads towards Helldivers 2 if they turn out to be the titles to do the crossover with. Given the popularity of Arrowhead Game Studios' creation, such a thing could happen, and hopefully it does, as the games involved and their fans could greatly benefit from it.
There are a lot of expectations for Helldivers 2 in 2025, and one of those would involve more premium Warbonds with content that people will look forward to enjoying. One whose theme focuses on the medieval period could definitely be that, and considering the potential opportunities it opens up for the game, Arrowhead Game Studios may just bring the idea to life.'
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
