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The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 has come and gone, andHelldivers 2emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners. While taking home multiple awards is impressive enough, one particular victory stands out as a testament to Arrowhead’s masterful craftsmanship in more ways than one.
Among its four wins at the prestigious ceremony, including Best Multiplayer Game and the Critics’ Choice Award, there’s one category where the game’s victory feels not just deserved, but almost predestined. A win that proves sometimes the first impression really is the most lasting one
TheHelldivers 2Launch Trailer: A Masterclass in Marketing
WhenHelldivers 2first revealed its “The Fight for Freedom Begins” launch trailer, few could have predicted just how perfectly it would capture the essence of what was to come. The trailer, which took home theGolden Joystick Awardfor Best Game Trailer, remains a masterpiece of marketing that perfectly balances action, humor, and the game’s signature satirical tone.
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Set to the infectiously upbeat “Let’s Work Together” by Canned Heat, the trailer manages to do something remarkable—it shows more Helldivers dying than enemies, yet somehow makes it look absolutely glorious. The juxtaposition of serious military propaganda with catastrophic friendly fire incidents perfectly encapsulates the game’s unique charm.
The narrator’s opening line,“The Federation of Super Earth, keeping managed democracy safe with the lives of our Heroes,”delivered with deadpan seriousness over scenes of Helldivers being crushed by their own orbital strikes, sets the perfect tone. It’s propaganda so over-the-top that it loops right back around to brilliant satire.
And then there’s that closing line:“Join the Helldivers, the galaxy’s last line of OFFENSE.”Not defense, but offense—a subtle yet hilarious nod to Super Earth’s particularly aggressive brand of democracy that had players grinning before they even picked up their controllers.
The community’s reaction to the win has been overwhelmingly positive, with many feeling it represents a victory for the game’s unique brand of “Managed Democracy”:
The trailer’s impact extended far beyond just marketing—it set player expectations perfectly for whatHelldivers 2would deliver.
From the comedic timing of orbital strikes to the genuine camaraderie in chaos, every moment of that three-minute masterpiece promised exactly what the game would become: a brilliant blend of serious sci-fi and satirical mayhem that players couldn’t help but fall in love with.
A Night of Democratic Triumph
The trailer award wasn’tHelldivers 2‘s only victory of the night. The game also claimed Best Multiplayer Game, Console Game of the Year, and, perhaps most significantly, the Critics’ Choice Award—one of the few categories decided by industry journalists rather than public vote.
The quadruple win at the Golden Joystick Awards caps off what has been an extraordinary year forArrowhead, despite its share of highs and lows. The studio has not only created one of the most successful new IPs of 2024 but has consistently supported it with meaningful updates and engaging community interaction.
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Whether you’re a veteran Helldiver or a curious observer, there’s no denying that these wins feel well-earned. The launch trailer, in particular, stands as a perfect encapsulation of everything that makesHelldivers 2special—from its dark humor to its uncompromising difficulty, all wrapped up in a package that practically screams “For Super Earth!”
What do you think aboutHelldivers 2‘s victories at the Golden Joystick Awards? Did the launch trailer deserve its win? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Soumyajit Mukherjee
Gaming Writer
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Soumyajit Mukherjee is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire, known for his deep dives into tactical shooters and co-op games. Since joining in June 2024, he’s focused on breakout multiplayer titles like Helldivers 2 and Marvel Rivals, bringing sharp analysis and veteran instincts to every story. His gaming journey began at a local café with the OG Modern Warfare 2, and from that very first frag, he’s been chasing the rush ever since.A former competitive Rainbow Six Siege team captain, Soumyajit has played and written about everything from CS:GO, Valorant, Overwatch, and Apex Legends to Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Battlefield. He’s proudly PC-first and has been since said LAN days… but with GTA 6 looming on the horizon, a long-overdue PS5 might finally sneak onto his setup.
