Fortnite's latest season is drawing comparisons to Helldivers, according to Arrowhead, with the sentiment being "it seems we already have Helldivers in our own homes."
In a surprising turn of events, the latest season of Fortnite, "Shock 'n' Awesome," seems to have taken a leaf out of Helldivers 2's book. Freelance writer Harvey Randall, who has penned articles for Techradar, The Escapist, Dicebreaker, The Gamer, Into the Spine, and PC Gamer, among others, has noted this connection.
The similarities between the two games are evident in the gameplay and design elements. Players can now stomp bug-type enemies reminiscent of those found in Helldivers 2, loot-packed drop pods, and vehicles that bear a striking resemblance to Helldivers 2's pelican, known as the Hammerhead Choppa in Fortnite.
Arrowhead Studios, the developer of Helldivers 2, has acknowledged these similarities publicly. The team, including CEO Shams Jorjani and community manager Katherine Baskin, have expressed a mix of amusement and pride at Fortnite drawing inspiration but have confirmed that no partnership or crossover plans are in place.
Despite fans' speculations about a potential crossover, there has been no official confirmation or contact between the companies regarding such a collaboration. It appears that Epic Games was inspired by Helldivers 2's themes but did not pursue or coordinate any formal collaboration with Arrowhead.
In Fortnite's new season, players can find themselves in a world that feels distinctly Helldivers 2-ish. They can stomp bugs, find O.X.R. Drop Pods packed full of loot, and pilot vehicles that bring to mind the Hammerhead Choppa. However, it seems unlikely that a Hatsune Miku doing the Super Earth salute will be seen in Fortnite's new season.
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As for Helldivers 2, it has unexpectedly taken the live service world by storm, providing a clear source of inspiration for Fortnite's latest season. Despite the apparent influence, Arrowhead Studios remains distinct and there’s room for both games in the market.
- The gameplay and design elements of Fortnite's latest season, "Shock 'n' Awesome," show a resemblance to Helldivers 2, incorporating features like stomping bug-type enemies, loot-packed drop pods, and vehicles similar to the Hammerhead Choppa.
- Arrowhead Studios, the developer of Helldivers 2, has acknowledged the similarities between the two games publicly, expressing a mix of amusement and pride that Fortnite drew inspiration from their game.
- Despite the apparent influence of Helldivers 2 on Fortnite's latest season, there has been no official confirmation or contact between the companies regarding a potential crossover, suggesting that Epic Games was inspired by the themes but did not pursue a formal collaboration with Arrowhead.
