Helldivers 2 Creator Rejects Crossovers to Preserve Game's Identity

Johan Pilestedt, Arrowhead Game Studios' CCO, believes crossovers with major franchises would dilute Helldivers 2's unique experience.

Helldivers 2 has been compared to several popular sci-fi franchises, but its creator opposes crossover collaborations.
Johan Pilestedt, Arrowhead's CCO, listed franchises like Star Wars and Warhammer 40k as tempting but ultimately unsuitable for crossovers.
Pilestedt argues that incorporating too many external IPs would compromise the game's core identity and player experience.
Despite fan interest, Pilestedt maintains that Helldivers 2 should focus on expanding its own content rather than pursuing crossovers.
Arrowhead Game Studios is working on technical improvements and new content to maintain player engagement in Helldivers 2.