A trophy for keeping the galaxy safe with their efforts
The MCV/Develop Awards returned this year, focusing on European game creators and their significant contributions to gaming worldwide and Helldivers 2 was certainly nominated, with the makers Arrowhead Game Studios in attendance.
They were required to dress appropriately and attend their nominees for Best Game, Best Game Design, Best Technical Innovation, and Best Studio.
Finally, the Arrowhead team won Best Game Design!
Being in the category of Best Game Design, there was some extremely fierce competition—just take a look at some of these giant names.
Other key awards felt well-deserved, with Larian Studios winning Major Studio of the Year AND Narrative Innovation of the Year, as well as a classy nod to PressEngine for Service Partner of the Year – though the applause may have been a little more journalistic focused.
- Balatro
- Dave the Diver
- Viewfinder
- Jusant
- Baldur’s Gate 3
While we’re not yet in the thick of awards season, it’s fantastic to see a gong go to the Helldivers 2 devs for their highly player-centric strategy. While it has been a difficult journey at times, you can’t deny that their dedication to the player base is laudable – something that is frequently absent in other companies.
Congrats Arrowhead Game Studios! Here’s to more success ahead.