Helldivers 2 Developer Responds to PlayStation Acquisition Rumors

The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios and creative director of Helldivers 2, Johan Pilestedt, took to Twitter to quash rumors circulating about the game's acquisition by PlayStation. Speculation had arisen regarding Sony's potential acquisition of Arrowhead Game Studios, which would include Helldivers 2 in its roster of titles.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and distributed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, emerges as a third-person shooter sequel to the 2015 Helldivers. After launching in February 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms, Helldivers 2 swiftly earned acclaim and sold a million copies within its initial three days. Situated a century post the inaugural game, Helldivers 2 thrusts players into Super Earth's struggle against rebellious Terminids and mechanized foes known as Automatons, while immersing them in a narrative enriched by environmental cues and propaganda messages.

The rumors gained traction following speculation prompted by discussions initiated by Haothors, a leaker who earned some recognition after informing the community about Ghost of Tsushima coming to PC. According to the information circulating, Arrowhead Game Studios had allegedly already been acquired by Sony, with an official announcement imminent. However, Pilestedt's swift response on Twitter clarified the situation, refuting any such acquisition plans involving Helldivers 2 and Arrowhead Game Studios.

In response to the swirling rumors, Johan Pilestedt denied the claims on Twitter, stating, «This is fake… Unless I've missed something.» He further emphasized the inaccuracy of the rumors by dismissing a dated logo associated with the studio's early days, clarifying that the purported acquisition news of the studio responsible for the success of Helldivers 2 was unfounded. Following Johan Pilestedt's clarification, leaker Haothors deleted his Twitter account with no explanation.

Adopting a third-person perspective and leaving behind split-screen co-op, Helldivers 2