The game Helldivers 2 is about more than just completing missions. It has a feature known as the ‘galactic war’ where players get involved in the freedom or control of their favourite places in the game. This situation has become a key part of the Helldivers 2 experience.
You may be surprised to hear about this feature, but it was always part of the plan for the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios. The whole concept was planned and being directed by someone who’s role is similar to a ‘dungeon master’ in the game.
What is a dungeon master? In the game, it’s a person who can control and change how the game is played. Arrowhead’s CEO, Johan Pilestedt, told PC Gamer the “dungeon master” in Helldivers 2, is a person named Joel.
Joel has built many structures in the game allowing him to control how the game is experienced. This part of the game is always changing based on what’s happening in the game at that moment.
Arrowhead was inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, a famous board game. They wanted to weave this style of creative, collaborative storytelling into their game Helldivers 2. Pilestedt explained that while they can’t give everyone an individual experience, they can still include twists and turns in the storyline.
Arrowhead has plans for how certain parts of the game will play out. However, the course of the game’s story may change based on the actions of the players. For instance, if the players are too successful at spreading liberty in the game, Joel has stepped in to make it more challenging for them.
Players have also become attached to specific planets in the game. For example, a planet called Malevelon Creek was recently taken over by enemy control. This has led the players to feel a sense of loss as they can no longer visit this planet. The team at Arrowhead is considering ways to make each planet more unique and memorable.
Arrowhead studios believe in taking feedback from players. This exchange signals a healthy relationship between developers and their audience. It allows the game creators to improve the game while sharing fun surprises with the players.
As the game continues to evolve, the players are excited to find out what will happen next in the galactic war!
Vocabulary List:
- Galactic War (noun): A feature in the game Helldivers 2 where players engage in battles for the control of specific locations.
- Dungeon Master (noun): A person who directs and controls the gameplay within the Helldivers 2 gamesimilar to a game moderator.
- Collaborative (adjective): Involving cooperation and shared effort with others.
- Memorable (adjective): Worth remembering or easily recalled.
- Weave (verb): To integrate or blend elements together.
- Feedback (noun): Information or reactions provided in response to an action or situation.
