Helldivers 2's incredible success story continues to unfold, having recently clinched two prestigious BAFTA Game Awards: Best Multiplayer and Best Music, out of a total of five nominations. These wins mark the culmination of a highly successful awards season, underscoring a standout year for Swedish developer Arrowhead.
Helldivers 2 accepts the win for Multiplayer at the #BAFTAGamesAwards ✨ pic.twitter.com/rYWwyc1KGR
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) April 8, 2025
It's worth recalling that Helldivers 2 is the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with a staggering 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks. This record-setting performance is unlikely to be surpassed by any other first-party Sony-developed title. Since its explosive launch, the game has faced numerous challenges including a controversial reversal on PSN account requirements on Steam, review-bomb campaigns, and a community often at odds with the game itself due to adjustments in nerfs and buffs.
Arrowhead has had to navigate the complexities of managing a larger and more mainstream playerbase than ever before. Now, 14 months post-launch on PC and PlayStation 5, how does Arrowhead view its journey? Has the studio begun to master the demanding world of live-service gaming? Following the collaboration with Killzone, could a partnership with Warhammer 40,000 be on the horizon?
IGN had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Bolle, the production director of Helldivers 2, to delve deeper into these questions and more.
