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Arrowhead Confirms Roguelite Prototype for Helldivers 2

Johan Pilestedt disclosed the prototype in a brief reply to a player on X with no timeline or details.

Overview

  • Pilestedt replied to a fan requesting an endless mode and said, “we have a prototype of a rogue-lite mode.”
  • He added that it “changes the game fundamentally,” suggesting a significant shift from the current mission-based co-op loop.
  • Arrowhead has not provided gameplay specifics, development milestones, or any release window for the mode.
  • PC Gamer cautioned that Arrowhead frequently prototypes and sometimes shelves ideas, framing this as a possible long-term experiment.
  • GamesRadar+ and PC Gamer highlighted the post as players reacted with excitement across social media.