Good job, Helldivers 2 players, because thanks to you the composer of the game’s spectacular soundtrack did not stop making orchestral music completely.

Aside from the gameplay itself, what many players like most about Helldivers 2 is its soundtrack, but its composer almost abandoned orchestral music.

I would say that one of the most important aspects of any game is its soundtrack. A bad one will be quite noticeable, especially since tracks are often frequently reused, and considering the length of so many games and that live service games will have you doing the same thing over and over again, good music is important. That’s why it’s a good thing that Helldivers 2’s soundtrack is so good, since that game has obviously been one of the biggest of the year. However, it turns out that the game‘s composer Will Roget almost decided to “leave” orchestral music behind, but players’ reactions to the Helldivers 2 soundtrack gave him plenty of faith to continue doing so.

On his personal Twitter account, Roget wrote: “Funny story: before Helldivers 2 came out, I considered stopping writing music for orchestral games; it seemed like players were getting tired of it, it’s absurdly difficult, time-consuming and expensive. to produce”. , and I wanted to try new things.” In some follow-up tweets, he continued: “Imagine my surprise at the enthusiasm with which players responded to HD2’s score! From music reaction videos to covers (even a full metal album?!), I’ve never felt more encouraged by listeners. . For a traditional orchestral score, what I thought was impossible became a reality.

“And on the subject of Thanksgiving, I am deeply grateful for the players, musicians and [Arrowhead] Developers for restoring my hope and passion for orchestral music. Awards shows rightly have unique tastes, but knowing that we’ve reached so many people is the greatest reward possible.”

Roget’s own tweet thread was prompted by former Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt, noting that the fact that the Helldivers 2 soundtrack didn’t “win or be nominated for best music is beyond me,” a point with I would certainly agree. Still, awards aren’t just that, and clearly the fan response means more to Roget than a trophy.