Helldivers 2 developers reject crossovers to avoid turning into Fortnite

The conversation about collaborations started when fans on Discord asked whether new melee weapons would be added. Arrowhead Game Studios assured fans that this could happen.

According to community manager Twinbeard, such weapons would strictly fit the theme of Helldivers 2.

“Melee weapons could still be plausible. But lightsabers from ‘Star Wars’ – no. We don’t want to be Fortnite.”

Fortnite started as a simple game based on third-person gameplay and building mechanics. But today it is a completely different game with numerous characters from various franchises. Moreover, these characters often introduce gameplay mechanics. This brought a new wave of players to the game, but many who loved the former Fortnite did not like the new elements. 

The developers of Helldivers 2 want to avoid this trend. Friendly fire is one of the best features of the game, and the developers find it hilarious.

The community lead stated that the team will not stray from its core ideals. This means that major crossovers are unlikely to ever happen, even if the team decides to include minor easter eggs or references to other brands in the future.

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