United Kingdom, Feb. 14 -- Arrowhead Game Studios is actively experimenting with larger squads, multiple teams operating together, and dramatically increased enemy counts for Helldivers 2.

Speaking to IGN ahead of the launch of the Machinery of Oppression update, game director Mikael Eriksson said the studio is exploring ways to expand the scope of its co-op shooter - but stressed that performance and stability remain the top priority before any radical changes are locked in.

Eriksson said: "One of the best things about working with this game is that the cool things you can do in this universe are kind of obvious.

"Multiple squads working together, bigger squads, way more enemies, or way more friendly NPCs by your side - these are thin...