Helldivers 2 confidently holds its position as one of the most popular modern games-as-a-service thanks to its atmosphere, interesting missions, and engaging gameplay. But many players are waiting for changes in the sequel, and it seems they won't be happening.
Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani, in the official Helldivers 2 Discord, answered a fan's question about a possible direct sequel:
«No plans for Helldivers 3 — only Helldivers 2 for as long as possible. I think Runescape».
According to him, the studio is focused on the current game and wants to develop it for many years, gradually improving the experience for players.
Arrowhead sees Helldivers 2 as a "forever game". Despite the game's success, there remain technical issues and quality shortcomings that cannot be fixed with a patch, making long-term support for the game a higher priority than a quick sequel.