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The resemblance between theStar Warsfranchise andHelldivers 2is uncanny, if someone doesn’t know any better, they could have passed as part of a shared universe, and fans have pointed that out extensively with theClone Warsby remaking a whole sequence based on the beloved animated show.
With the fact that Helldivers look like Clone troopers and even fight extraterrestrial and invincible enemies, a connection was bound to be made.
Star Warsfans are more likely to be captivated by the lore of Helldivers, as they also feature a Galactic War and massive space battles.
This game is certainly right up their alley, and it feels like the game was made for them and other enthusiasts of intergalactic warfare and immersive action.The Clone Warswas the height of theStar Warsprequel trilogy and has been a fan favorite ever since.
Helldivers 2 Crossover with Star Wars: The Clone Wars
A very talented fan of both franchises named BNBaku2 shared on hisXpage how he skillfully recreated a short sequence of the old, animated show in the form ofHelldivers 2. All assets and models were built from the ground up through the Goo engine, which is a testament to his skill and passion for the franchises.
Average Helldivers 2 gameplay but it’s animated in the style of Genndy Tartakovskys 2003 Clone Wars.
All models made in blender by myself with Goo-engine, down to the weapons and automatons.https://t.co/bOOrOuvW8hpic.twitter.com/nEhJuN2VBG
— BNBaku (@BNBaku2)August 19, 2025
It was only a matter of time before other popular media properties were noticed and pieced together by missile-eyed players to ask the developers if it was an homage. Unless stated otherwise, the similarities betweenHelldivers 2andStar Wars: The Clone Warsare mind-blowing.
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Life imitates art, the originalStar Warswas based on real-life events from the previous World Wars and added an intergalactic spin to appeal to a larger audience,Helldivers 2is a work of science fiction that has a specific target audience, people who are into shooters and warfare, but in doing so, they have inadvertly attracted another fanbase.
Helldivers 2 Could Inspire a New Star Wars Game with the Same Vein
Star Warsfans cannot relive and partake in the harrowing battles during theClone Warsby pretending each match they join is part of the universe from a galaxy far, far away. The success of this game could generate massive demand from fans for a brand-newStar Warsgame that is similar toHelldivers 2. There was meant to be a game that focused onthe Mandalorian, however it was cancelled, Maybe Disney should reconsider and develop their own live-service game.
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The weapons and firearms are also veryStar Wars-inspired, and the whole space opera genre is very saturated in any form of media. Similarities are inevitable, and while others claim it could be a sign of laziness to just copy someone else’s homework, it can still reap benefits by attracting new people and introducing them to the franchise.
Do you see the vision of howStar Wars: Clone WarsandHelldivers 2are similar? If so, let us know in the comments section below!
Rouvin Josef Quirimit
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Piqued by his interest in superheroes during the early days of Marvel movies, Rouvin fell in a rabbit hole of pop culture. His passion for movies led to video games and he fell in love with God of War, The Last of Us, Uncharted, Red Dead Redemption, and more great single-player games that paved the way for his career as a gaming writer.
