The next major Helldivers 2 update is coming this month, and Arrowhead Studios is promising “significant changes” for the game.
“We see the steam reviews and we hear you loud and clear,” Arrowhead said in a blog post outlining the next Helldivers 2 update. This update, which is scheduled to release on September 17 for all players, is aimed at “ensuring Helldivers 2 meets the high standards we all expect.”
As far as what this update will include, there’s plenty. Some of the bigger changes include boosts to weapons like the heavy machine gun and autocannon as well an overhaul to a number of enemies. There’s no mention of any additions, such as new enemies or additional content. Instead, everything seems to be focusing on fixing a game that many fans believe to be broken after various nerfs over the months.
Ahead of the release of the update, the studio held multiple closed beta tests for players in order to “ensure everything runs smoothly”. They also mention expanding the tests before full release to help find any “issues and missteps”.
Helldivers 2 Update Details
Below is what Arrowhead is promising with the next update:
- We are reworking Armor Penetration, Anti-Tank weapons and enemy armor and health values. As a key part of the rework we have done an initial balancing pass on over 30 weapons and stratagems.
- We are overhauling a number of different enemies to make them feel more rewarding to kill when you use the proper tools to handle them but ensure they still feel formidable. Enemy bots, including Hulks, will have lower armor, and the number of rockets fired by enemies like the Devastator and Gunship will be limited, making combat more balanced. The armor values of particularly tough bug enemies like the Charger, Impaler, and Bile Titan will also be reduced.
- Weapons such as the Autocannon, Heavy Machine Gun, and Anti-Material Rifle will be more effective, providing greater loadout versatility. We are also working towards additional improvements for the flamethrower weapons.
- We’re taking this opportunity to consider new player fantasies and design goals for these weapons and stratagems based on the feedback we’ve received and the trends we’re observing during gameplay.
Helldivers 2 is available for PlayStation 5 and PC.
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