Summary
CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Johan Pilestedt, has confirmed that the much-requested transmog customization feature will not be coming toHelldivers 2anytime soon. AsHelldivers 2is all about dishing out freedom to the galaxy, it’s ironic that players are missing a level of freedom of their own, with customization being so limited.
Helldivers 2has plenty of cool armor setsfor players to collect, each with their own effects on the battlefield. However, for all the praise thatHelldivers 2has received since its initial launch, the level of customization of these armor sets has been a huge point of criticism from the game’s community. Players can’t customize the color of the individual armor pieces, meaning that plenty of gamers are running around the battlefield inHelldivers 2with a completely mismatched set of armor. On top of this, transmog isn’t possible either, meaning players also can’t use the visuals from one armor piece and the stats of another.
Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, confirmed thatHelldivers 2will not add transmog, despite the requests from the community. According to Pilestedt, “equipment looks different because it has different effects. Swapping one for the other is like having an apple that tastes like bacon.” While it isn’t entirely clear, it seems as though Pilestedt is opposed to transmog as an entire concept, rather than any specific grievances about howtransmog inHelldivers 2would work.
Helldivers 2 CEO Says No To Transmog Customization
Many of the responses to the tweet were negative, with some pointing out that in a PvE game, there’s no competitive reason not to have transmog, with one player saying, “All I want is to wear a color coordinated armor, helmet and cape setup while I dish out democracy.” Others pointed out that havingcolor customization inHelldivers 2would be an acceptable compromise, as it would still be far more personal than what currently exists in the game. Hopefully, Arrowhead Game Studios will be able to come to a conclusion that satisfies what the community is looking for when it comes to customization in the game.
Despite the lack of varied customization,Helldivers 2continues to go from strength to strength at the moment. Arrowhead Game Studios has done a great job at releasing frequentupdates forHelldivers 2, fixing bugs, and adding new content to the game all the time. The studio has not rested on its laurels after its massive surprise success, and hopefully, this level of support continues in the future with more customization options.
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. 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 multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
