Helldivers 2 has just dashed the hopes of all fans. The game sets a clear line on this game mode, which is nevertheless highly requested by some players.
One of the biggest hits of the year for Sony, Helldivers 2 has exceeded all expectations. If we knew the Starship Troopers formula would work, no one would have expected such success. The game was a real hit on PS5 and PC, climbing to the top of the bestsellers and most played games on Steam in less time than you could say democracy.
No, Helldivers 2 doesn’t have time to write a story, it has to win a war
On paper, however, Helldivers 2 is what everyone seems to hate: a service game. Mandatory internet connection, cosmetics shop, adventure farm galore… Helldivers 2 is a pure service game and a huge success. Proof that it works like crazy. Yet even if there are far fewer than one might have expected, many players have indicated that they would like to have a little content that they could do alone, far from the almost obligatory cooperation. A story to follow, narrative cutscenes, a full campaign for solitary pleasure. Others simply want the introduction of a story mode, even if it is playable in cooperation.
With his response to one of them, Shams Jojani, the big boss of Arrowhead Studios, literally dashed all hopes.
When a fan asked him if they could develop a story mode that could be played in co-op, the studio head replied bluntly: “That.” “Will never happen” because that would require “Almost recreate an entire game”. And that is not on the agenda.
No time to dream, we must save Super Earth
Helldivers 2 is and will always be a service game, but a well-made service game, even if things aren’t always rosy when it comes to balancing. The game also had some problems, including some questionable decisions on Sony’s part. But despite this, it continues on its good path, is still a hit on PS5 and PC, and regularly adds content.
The story mode and/or the single player mode, maybe that will come for the next installment, who knows. Also, when another fan mentions the future of the franchise and the single player mode, Shams Jojani responds with a little “fingers crossed” emoji. So there is hope, you never know.
