Every time a console-exclusive title is released, there are fans who engage in proxy wars against allegedly rivalrous titles. Helldivers Director Johan Pilestedt has had enough of it.

Helldivers 2 became a surprise success for the Swedish game development studio Arrowhead and subsequently turned CEO Johan Pilestedt into a star on Twitter/X. With his relatable takes on various topics such as monetization or over-hiring, he gained popularity not only among Helldivers 2 players.
By releasing exclusively on PlayStation and PC, Helldivers 2 has given rise to discussions among console wars enthusiasts, who compare the co-op shooter to the Xbox evergreen Halo. Pilestedt had yet another fantastic response to this silly discourse.
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Pilestedt Is Tired Of Gamers Comparing Games To Fuel Rivalries
On Twitter, a Helldivers 2 fan posted a diss, stating, "Sorry Xbots, but everyone knows it’s the TRUTH," comparing the PlayStation-exclusive to famous Xbox shooter Halo. Helldivers 2's Creative Director, Pilestedt, didn't take this as a compliment for his game.
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He expressed his bafflement at the constant, unnecessary comparisons between seemingly rivalrous games, stating: "Why compare? Just let gamers love and enjoy both, either or neither. We need more compassion and union in the world, and less rivalry."
With that, he likely dealt a blow to the supposed Helldivers 2 fanboy. In his view, healthy competition may be beneficial, but "cut-throat" rivalry doesn't make the world a better place any more than a monopoly does. And with that, he's in good company. Microsoft's Phil Spencer believes that the future of gaming relies less and less on exclusive titles.
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While these kinds of comparisons aren't beneficial for the gaming landscape, it's a fact that Xbox players lack access to Helldivers 2. That's why we've compiled a list of Helldivers 2 alternatives for Microsoft's console.
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