Helldivers 2 has allowed players to spread democracy and freedom across the galaxy, but the game itself hasn’t been quite as free to spread its wings. While it became a breakout co-op hit in 2024, platform restrictions and the infamous Psn account controversy held it back from achieving its full potential.

Arrowhead Game Studios, the minds behind the mayhem, seem to have taken that lesson to heart. The studio has now confirmed that its next game will be developed without any platform exclusivity or publishing deals tying it down.

This marks a bold new chapter for the studio, one where it’s aiming for complete creative control, wider reach, and no more compromises. And yes, that very likely means Xbox is finally on the table.

Arrowhead moves beyond Helldivers 2 and sets its sights on the future

While the team at Arrowhead is working hard to patch, balance, and expand Helldivers 2 in exciting new ways,...