Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has deployed a brand new replace, one which makes sweeping modifications to just about each facet of the sport. Within the hefty patch notes, Arrowhead describes the way it goals to make the sport really feel intense however much less irritating to play. The patch is a part of Arrowhead’s 60-day motion plan to whip Helldivers 2 again into form, and total, gamers ought to really feel extra empowered at any time when they drop right down to a brand new planet.
“Our intent is to protect the depth of the gameplay whereas minimizing irritating conditions the place sudden headshots trigger giant injury spikes,” Arrowhead defined within the Steam patch notes. A few of the modifications embrace main reworks to enemies, overhauls of a number of weapon archetypes, and tweaks to Helldiver well being. For instance, Hulks have had their armor lowered, making them extra susceptible to a wider vary of weapons, and several other bugs like Hunters, Chargers, and Bile Titans have much less well being and new susceptible factors to focus assaults on.
Weapons have seen sweeping modifications, and gamers can count on the autocannon, heavy machine gun, flamethrower, and anti-materiel rifle to be simpler towards enemies. “Though they might not be as efficient as specialised anti-tank weapons, they’re now extra viable selections making your loadouts extra versatile, fostering higher staff collaboration and planning,” Arrowhead wrote.
As for Strategems, many of those have been improved as nicely, particularly those able to damaging closely armored enemies. They now do much more injury, and Arrowhead says the aim for these modifications is to have the Stratagems on an identical or greater energy stage than earlier than. The developer may also monitor and alter these modifications based mostly on participant suggestions and its personal evaluation, and gamers can count on one other steadiness cross in two months.
Helldivers 2 was a giant hit when it launched earlier this yr, as the mix of satirical humor, action-packed encounters, and an everyday cadence of latest content material helped make it the fastest-selling PlayStation recreation of all time.