Ex-343 devs originally pitched a Halo ODST game that would have been just like Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is rapidly becoming a big hit, with players constantly seeking other squadmates to join up with and fight for freedom. The gameplay is cathartic in my eyes, and according to recent discoveries, an experience similar to it could have been in a Halo ODST game.

With an initial release on Sept. 22, 2009, before coming to The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3: ODST is still highly appraised by fans of the series, and the campaign continues to be one of the standouts. Players were forced into the boots of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and defending the Earth against the Covenant, which already rings a bell with some of the overarching plot from Helldivers 2. Kevin Schmitt, previously a senior/lead designer at 343 Industries, weighed in on X around talk of Helldivers 2 being linked to Halo ODST game ideas.

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