The team behind Helldivers 2's galactic warfare is about to double from one to two as Arrowhead is looking to add Joel, Game Master, the invisible composer of Helldivers 2's metanarrative.

The new position announced by Arrowhead has the same title as Joel, Game Master, but with an emphasis on "meta-game design." The next Game Master is expected to "run engaging and evolving campaigns that respond, anticipate, and challenge players on a community-wide scale."

As Arrowhead outlines, their responsibilities are manifold.

Note the last sentence. Being on call to put out fires or to accommodate the unique strategies of players like the Martail Gambit is built into the role of the game master. No wonder Joel asks for help. Jobs that require instant action: trauma surgeon, firefighter, air rescue pilot, Helldivers 2 game master.

The job listing also lists "specialized" responsibilities specific to the new role, which may indicate what part of Joel's monologue he wants the new hire to handle:

If you take on this role, Arrowhead says, "I'm a game If you're considering this role, know that Arrowhead is looking for "a minimum of five years' experience as a designer, primarily in live services and multiplayer titles. They are also looking for knowledge of back-end game design, system design, and as a "bonus," experience in board game design. Oh, and a "hybrid solution" is also possible, although you'll probably have to live in Stockholm, Sweden.

As Arrowhead hires for future chapters of Galactic Warfare, the current chapter seems to be slowly moving toward a conclusion. This week, the community is divided on whether to finally disarm the anti-tank mines or save the children (a veritable one-upmanship), but there is an automaton super colony on the horizon: the cyberstan.