Arrowhead Game Studios has certainly put a lot of effort into the continuing development of Helldivers 2, which has paid off with great success. While there have been a few misses here and there, the majority of content that usually comes with updates has been well-received by players, allowing the game to flourish. Still, there's one crucial challenge that Helldivers 2 faces, and that is planning the next step after it has done everything it can within the confines of its current galactic map. Not knowing or doing anything afterward could put the game's future at risk, as nothing new to enjoy can mean people losing interest and no longer wanting to play. Luckily, Arrowhead Game Studios can always choose to expand to a new galaxy, which is a move that should be strongly considered.
Since Helldivers 2's release, its players have been traversing and liberating the different planets within the Milky Way galaxy. Since then, the game has expanded on the number of locations that can be visited on the galactic map, but there will eventually come a time when it will be filled. While the in-game galaxy is large, it has its limitations, which may prove a problem in developing future content for Helldivers 2. Expanding to a new galaxy could help alleviate that problem, and at the same time, present new opportunities that will allow Arrowhead Game Studios' creation to remain relevant and popular even in the distant future.
After the Hover Pack, Helldivers 2 Should Introduce a New Traversal Item
The Hover Pack emphasizes how great mobility can be in Helldivers 2, which could lead to a future piece of equipment that further emphasizes that.
What Helldivers 2 Stands To Gain From Introducing a New Galaxy To Explore
The lack of a roadmap for Helldivers 2 means that just about anything can happen in the future, and while that sounds like a good thing, no direction can be a problem. Introducing a new galaxy can help keep the game alive despite no clear plan, as it opens up beneficial opportunities:
- It means that there will be more places to explore and that the development team behind the environmental designs can come up with more creative ideas for planets, incentivizing people to play or continue playing.
- More galaxies and planets mean more opportunities for different types of events to occur, ensuring that there is always something that will keep players engaged and make them want to do missions.
- The idea of a new faction for Helldivers 2 could be easier to implement by using the new galaxy as a way of introducing it, ensuring that there are more threats for players to enjoy taking on.
While introducing a new galaxy can come with a few issues, such as Helldivers 2 being bloated with too much content, the right execution can lead to them being avoided and the game reaping the benefits. Hopefully, Arrowhead Game Studios will consider the idea, as its implementation could do a lot for the developer's creation and its players.
How Helldivers 2 Can Use a Potential Event To Introduce a New Galaxy
Putting in a new galaxy to explore can be tricky, especially since the game does not have a good enough reason to do so yet. However, there is a potential one that can provide it, which Arrowhead Game Studios should consider taking advantage of. A post on X by prominent leaker Iron_S1ghts claims that there is a plan for a major event for Helldivers 2's Super Earth. It involves the governing planet's safety being threatened by an invading Illuminate force, but there is no official confirmation on whether this will actually take place.
Still, Arrowhead Game Studios may want to push through with it, as it would be the perfect opportunity to introduce a new galaxy. The weight of the event feels like a conclusion to the current galaxy's narrative, regardless of whether people succeed or fail in Super Earth's defense. Should it happen with either outcome, a new galactic map would help set up what's next, ensuring players have more to look forward to and reasons to keep playing.
Not knowing what happens next in Helldivers 2 is one of the game's selling points, and including a new galaxy could be one of the biggest surprises that can help it remain successful and popular. It has the potential to offer a lot of content that can elevate Arrowhead Game Studios' creation to greater heights, making a good case for increasing the likelihood of its implementation.
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
- Engine
- bitsquid
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
