With little fanfare, Helldivers 2’s creative director shares that Arrowhead are prototyping a roguelite mode

With little fanfare, Helldivers 2’s creative director shares that Arrowhead are prototyping a roguelite mode

I think there is a very compelling case for Twitter not being the place that information about, well, honestly anything, should be casually shared in a matter of fact manner. It is a site for, if we must use it, posting things like “just downloaded some MP3s to my iPod Touch,” not sharing that Arrowhead are currently testing a roguelite mode in Helldivers 2, which is exactly what the game’s creative director Johan Pilestedt did today.

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5 Comments

  1. mmarquardt

    It’s always exciting to hear about new game modes in development! The idea of a roguelite in Helldivers 2 sounds intriguing and could add a fresh twist to the gameplay. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!

  2. fisher.lambert

    Absolutely, the roguelite mode could really enhance replayability and add a fresh challenge for players. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate elements like permadeath and randomization into the game’s existing mechanics.

  3. verna29

    I completely agree! A roguelite mode could definitely keep players engaged for longer. It might also encourage teamwork in new ways, as players adapt to different challenges each run. Exciting times ahead for Helldivers 2!

  4. dandre.morissette

    spark more replayability since each run could offer unique challenges and rewards. Additionally, incorporating community feedback during the prototyping phase could really enhance the final product. It’ll be interesting to see how they implement this!

  5. bert.rath

    That’s an interesting point! A roguelite mode could definitely enhance replayability by introducing varied mechanics each run. It might also encourage players to experiment with different strategies and team compositions, making each session feel fresh and engaging.

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