You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games herePlayStations Helldivers 2 has been a surprise gaming success with millions of players allowing the developers to eventually turn the game into Helldivers 3. With weapon attachment systems and armour skin customisation on the way, some players have wondered if the game will ever get an official PvP mode in the future,While developer Arrowhead has teased the possibility of larger PvE game modes in the future, the studio has staunchly denied any form of PvP gameplay in Helldivers 2. Instead, its up to players to arrange their own firefights which can be done through the games often hilarious friendly fire system.Is Helldivers 2 PvP ever coming?In an interview with CGM, Arrowhead COO Johan Pilestedt explained that the additional competitiveness that PvP adds would increase the toxicity of the games fanbase. Currently, Helldivers 2 has an extremely friendly fanbase that support ignoring meta builds to simply have fun taking on tanks with WW1 weapons. If PvP was introduced, the fanbase might change.Its one of the core philosophies that we have in regard to the game experience that we make, Pilestedt explained. We believe that as soon as we introduce [heavy] competitiveness into the game, theres some light competitiveness with the stat screen, I killed the most, and I didnt shoot my friends and so forth. You can bash each other or shoot each other or whatever.When we actually made it into like a goal to be competitive, with other people in the game, we noticed that the toxicity in the community went up.ARROWHEAD COO JOHAN PILESTEDTPilestedt explained that when competitive modes were introduced, it removed the friendly nature of Helldivers. With the goal of making a game that inspired collaboration, HD2 is very successful, and official PvP options could ruin that.When we actually made it into like a goal to be competitive, with other people in the game, we noticed that the toxicity in the community went up, Pilestedt explained. And looking at the original Helldivers game, we had very low toxicity in generalpeople were extremely friendly.And it really helped the community and is something that, I think, is something that I wish more and more games had. Like, you know, this humble and gentle community that likes playing video game theatre, it shouldnt be politics. There shouldnt be animosity in it.For more Helldivers 2 coverage, read about the reality of a bow weapon coming to the game, or read about the one restriction that future crossovers need to abide by the guest in the game.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share