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The director of Helldivers 2 mentioned Helldivers 3 in a tweet.
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Here, the director explains that Helldivers 2 “grows” into Helldivers 3.
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That's likely through updates, including one that may add eight-player teams in the future.
Last week, Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt revealed that eight-player teams are being considered, but won't be implemented anytime soon. However, a bit later in the thread, Pilestedt also referenced a sequel to Helldivers 2 – although not in the way some fans expected.
In a tweet, Pilestedt says the team is “growing Helldivers 2 into Helldivers 3.” It was in reference to an update that could add an eight-player mode, suggesting that Arrowhead is more concerned with adding new features to Helldivers 2 than working on a full sequel.
Helldivers 2 director hints at possible Helldivers 3…
…via updates for Helldivers 2
This was in response to one fan, Twitter user @samarialainen, who joked about a possible sequel: “Helldivers 3 coming in 2032 will add 8 players and swimming”.
In response, Pilestedt reveals that “they may be right” — except for swimming on Helldivers 2. “I don't think it's possible to swim in a heavy plate carrier with a rifle and support weapons,” the director replied. “Also, all of our games have had this thing where the main character can't swim.”
While this is just a witty response to another witty tweet, it could give us some insight into Arrowhead's plan going forward. This seems to indicate that there are no plans for a full sequel now, and that features that might normally be held back for a new game will instead make their way into Helldivers 2. That makes sense, given how big a hit it's been since , when it was previously listed. in the year.
So the future of Helldivers 2 is looking pretty great for now. We can expect plenty more updates before the studio turns its attention to something else.

Helldivers 2
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand up to oppression – and defend the defenseless? Wage war for peace. To die for democracy.
Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this co-op multiplayer shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.
Step into the shoes of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, freedom, and controlled democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy.
Helldivers won't return to a planet without proper backup, but it's up to you to decide how and when you call them. Not only do you have an array of super-powered primary weapons and customizable armor, but you also have the ability to summon feints. while playing.
Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead's best co-op game yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will work synergistically on costs, strategically plan their approach for each mission, and accomplish objectives together.1
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