Arrowhead CEO says 'we need to do better' after incendiary response to flamethrower nerfs in Helldivers 2: 'Me just talking about it isn't enough, actions matter' And it burns, burns, burns, the nerf to fire. PC Gamer · Aug 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says some developers are also "disappointed" with Escalation of Freedom reaction: "The update had a bunch of nice stuff that isn't getting talked about" Helldivers 2 once again contends with too many nerfs GamesRadar · Aug 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO admits he's "not great at the game," but Arrowhead doesn't "base design on if I get my ass handed to me" The flamethrower nerfs have spread to CEO Shams Jorjani GamesRadar · Aug 10, 2024
"I'll own this screwup": Helldivers 2 studio CEO apologizes for balance comments, admits fire weapon nerfs are "disappointing after we had a similar misstep earlier" Shams Jorjani says a lot of feedback is still positive and useful for Arrowhead, however GamesRadar · Aug 9, 2024
Arrowhead boss says he's not upset by the latest Helldivers 2 balance uproar: 'I'd take this ANY day of the week over nobody giving a s**t' Shams Jorjani knows players aren't happy, and he doesn't mind hearing about it. PC Gamer · Aug 8, 2024
Helldivers 2's official feedback form is finally here, letting players impart impressions on armor, weapons, Stratagems, planets, hazards, and more This is Arrowhead's "more robust" way of getting feedback GamesRadar · Aug 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says devs get "tons of feedback" but have "no good tools" for dealing with it, as yet another update has some players up in arms over nerfs Escalation indeed GamesRadar · Aug 8, 2024
Arrowhead CEO says a Helldivers 2 test server is "on the wishlist" That would let players test out upcoming changes before they're made final GamesRadar · Aug 7, 2024
Helldivers 2's new fire weapon nerfs are down to one shotgun being used in "30% of all Terminid sessions," says Arrowhead's CEO: "Is that a problem? Yes" Arrowhead is still actively discussing the nerfs GamesRadar · Aug 7, 2024
Helldivers 2's loudest players go nuclear over another unpopular nerf, but Arrowhead CEO keeps calm: 'Some are going 'Buff everything!' Others are saying 'It's too easy!' Most are just playing.' The big Escalation of Freedom update is here, but some fans are hung up on the flamethrower. PC Gamer · Aug 6, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players grill Arrowhead over more nerfs, its CEO speaks to the "buff everything" and "it's too easy" crowds: "We are listening and will tweak" Escalation of Freedom stokes familiar anti-nerf complaints GamesRadar · Aug 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO goes straight to the tap, asks the Reddit think tank for ideas on how to use their oodles of in-game resources I can't hold all these samples! PC Gamer · Aug 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 player asks if they might one day ride atop mechs "like steeds to battle," studio CEO responds that he's "100% pro metal steeds" This doesn't mean it'll be a thing, though GamesRadar · Aug 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 studio CEO turns to the power of democracy to crowdsource fresh progression ideas as many grunts "are sitting on mounds of digital gold" Shams Jorjani reaches out GamesRadar · Aug 1, 2024
GamesRadar · Jul 10, 2024 Helldivers 2 CEO promises "our intent is to add more stuff for long term progression," and he's turning to the community for ideas Great news if you've got thousands of common samples to your name
PC Gamer · Jul 9, 2024 Helldivers CEO wants to keep the 'T-pose of democracy' fall damage bug: 'We'll add inflatable bouncy bags that deploy from under your armpits or some sh*t if we have to' Shams Jorjani really wants Arrowhead developers to leave this one alone.
GamesRadar · Jul 9, 2024 Helldivers 2's emotes can inexplicably save you from massive falls, and Arrowhead's CEO is begging for it not to be patched out: "Can we please, please keep this?" Strike a pose
PC Gamer · Jun 14, 2024 Helldivers players saved the children, so Arrowhead Game Studios is making a donation to the Save the Children charity Great job, Divers!
GamesRadar · Jun 14, 2024 Helldivers 2 studio CEO says you’re not getting a story mode because “that’s like building an entirely new game” “Sorry bro”
GamesRadar · Jun 7, 2024 Helldivers 2 CEO says devs can have a doctor-patient relationship with their communities: "The patient is wrong, but they are also still in pain" Metaphorical pain, because Helldivers is just a video game, you see
PC Gamer · Jun 6, 2024 New Helldivers 2 CEO says dev-player relationships are more 'doctor/patient', reveals that Arrowhead's taking a stethoscope to your Reddit posts and YouTube rants Diagnosis: Liberty.
GamesRadar · Jun 5, 2024 After joining Helldivers 2 from the publisher of city builder sensation Manor Lords, CEO asks what the best crossover could be – and the creative director reckons it's a 28-year-old military sim series Johan Pilestedt doesn't think his ideal crossover would be possible, but "a man can dream"
PC Gamer · May 30, 2024 Arrowhead's new CEO says the studio 'knew it would be impossible' to keep up with Helldivers 2's demand for new content, is now focussed on adjusting 'so that in the long term we can make more and better stuff' "We're building a bit of scaffolding so we can make a bigger barn."
Inverse · May 29, 2024 New Arrowhead CEO Asks Helldivers To “Keep Things Nice” Ahead Of Changes “We're building a bit of scaffolding before we can make a bigger barn.”
GamesRadar · May 29, 2024 New Helldivers 2 CEO says "we don't think weapons are as fun as they could be," but also "I don't think it's reasonable to threaten people over weapon inbalance" "The ship will stay on the same course, despite the change in captain"