Starship Troopers Star Ready and Willing to Crossover to Helldivers 2

To date, neither Van Dien nor Arrowhead has released a statement addressing the tweet and its deletion, but his continued support for Helldivers 2 on social media, coupled with his rallying cry against the game's insect foes – "The only good bug is a dead bug!" – keeps the spirit of Starship Troopers alive within the Helldivers 2 community.

The playful denial by Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Arrowhead, regarding new flying terminids in the game, is another example of how the game mirrors the satirical tone of Starship Troopers. Pilestedt's assertion that this is "pro-bug propaganda" fits seamlessly into the darkly comedic narrative that both the game and the film embrace.

With that said, the Roughnecks, Rico's iconic unit in Starship Troopers, embody the grit and camaraderie that binds the majority of the Helldivers 2community together. This is a connection that, coupled with Van Dien's willingness, presents a potential goldmine. An official crossover with Van Dien, perhaps with him voicing a commanding officer or providing additional voices for player characters, would delight fans old enough to remember his role in the cult classic film.

The passion Van Dien has for his role as Johnny Rico, demonstrated through his willing participation in various related projects over the years, is rare. He has fully embraced his time in the Starship Troops franchise, which is another reason why a collaboration with Helldivers 2would work so well.

As Helldivers 2 continues to dominate gaming sessions with its compelling combat and strategy, the prospect of a Starship Troopers crossover – whether through Van Dien's involvement or thematic nods to the Roughnecks – remains an exciting possibility.

For now, players can only wait for whatever else Joel has in store forHelldivers 2.