Summary
- Arrowhead Games CEO apologizes for Helldivers 2 Killzone crossover pricing controversy and says the studio is looking to find a “sweet spot” for future content.
- Players are criticizing the high price and limited availability of cosmetics in the Killzone crossover from Helldivers 2.
- Arrowhead assured players that the studio will use the feedback to improve future releases.
Arrowhead Games CEO Shams Giorgani has issued an apology following the recent backlash Hell divers 2's Killzone crossover pricing, saying the studio wants to find a “sweet spot” between content and pricing. The Hell divers 2 Killzone the crossover was released on December 18 and quickly met with criticism from fans who complained about the overpriced cosmetics, especially considering that Hell divers 2 this is not a free game.
Hell divers 2's Killzone the crossover started as a rumor and eventually became a reality. The crossover features items inspired by the iconic Helghast aesthetic, including an armor set, an assault rifle, cosmetics, and a community challenge. Along with this, Arrowhead announced the implementation of a new item rotation system to address players' concerns about the rate at which items disappear. As a result, the second wave Killzone content is scheduled for December 23rd in the co-op third-person shooter. Although a crossover with the popular 2009 sci-fi shooter Killzone 2 fans were initially excited, the community expressed displeasure with it.

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Many players believe that the price of 1975 super credits for Hell divers 2's Killzone crossover (around $20) is too cool, especially for a game that isn't free. Arrowhead CEO Shams Giorgani responded to the criticism Hell divers Discord, saying that this was the studio's first major collaboration, and that it was still figuring out how to get pricing and content right. He admitted that the pricing was a mistake, explained that it was discussed in a recent team meeting, and assured players that the studio will use the feedback to improve future releases. “We would like to find people who love the content and the price,” Giorgani said, admitting that they missed out this time.
Arrowhead CEO admits Killzone crossover pricing for Helldivers 2 was a mistake
Players have also expressed concern that crossovers will only be available for five days before being removed from the store, creating an unnecessary sense of urgency. Giorgani acknowledged that this approach may have played a role in the backlash, and assured fans that the studio plans to make adjustments in the future. Some players believed that this price may have been set by Sony, which owns it Killzone IP, but Arrowhead CCO Johan Pilstedt confirmed on Twitter that Arrowhead was solely responsible for the decisions. Pilestedt explained that the team's goal was to create content with long-term sustainability in mind. He admitted it Hell divers 2's Killzone the crossover's high prices and limited availability have understandably disappointed players.
This argument follows Hell divers 2 has finally regained its overwhelmingly positive rating on Steam. Although Arrowhead has now addressed these issues, it took nearly a year to regain player confidence. It remains to be seen if the studio will handle it Killzone dispute without further upsetting the player base.