Helldivers 2 has been popular lately, with lots of players enjoying the co-op shooter and its story. But there’s a problem – the game has many bugs and crashes, which can ruin the fun. The CEO of the game’s studio, Arrowhead Game Studios, explained why they keep adding new stuff while trying to fix these issues.
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Players have been speaking up about the game’s problems on places like Discord and Reddit, and the CEO, Johan Pilestedt, is listening. He responded to a Reddit post about players’ complaints and admitted that fixing bugs while adding new content is tough for their small team. They want to do both because the game industry is very competitive.
The studio is trying hard to balance fixing problems with adding new features to keep the game exciting. But it’s a big challenge for a small team. Other game studios have faced similar issues, like Rainbow Six: Siege and Payday 3. Sometimes, they have to pause new content to focus on fixing the game.
Pilestedt knows the gaming industry is tough, and falling behind could hurt the game. Many players expect regular updates, and if they stop, players might leave. It’s hard for the developers.
Arrowhead is working to find a good balance. They might need more resources to manage everything well. The key is to support the developers who are working hard to make the game better.
In the end, making and maintaining a live service game like Helldivers 2 is challenging. Developers need time and support to find the right balance that works for them and keeps players happy.