Following an explosion in popularity and a rocky launch, a new patch for promises to address many of the game's most pressing technical issues. As a relatively unexpected sequel to the original, which released in 2015, makes several notable changes, the most significant of which is the switch from the original game's isometric, top-down point of view to a third-person perspective.Despite its status as a sequel to a relatively lesser-known game from almost nine years ago, however, has seen a very successful launch, quickly becoming Sony's best launch on Steam.
Despite the game's runaway success, however,it has also been subject to some major technical issues — many of which disproportionately affect the PC version of . As of February 14, the PC version of has received a minor patch to version 1.000.006, which promises to alleviate issues with game stability, matchmaking, and random disconnects, according to the patch notes on Steam. These fixes come in addition to a previously implemented fix for players not receiving rewards after completing missions.
More specifically, the update includes several fixes for crashes, such as resolving issues where the game would crash during extraction or when aiming down sights, reducing the amount of random disconnects that could happen during missions, and improving matchmaking to make getting into random games easier. However, the patch does not address other prevalent issues stemming from the PC version using nProtect GameGuard, an anti-cheat program that has a poor reputation for potentially causing performance issues and safety concerns.
To make up for the loss of mission rewards, however, a problem which Arrowhead has stated that it will continue to monitor, the developer has alsopromised a future event at an unannounced date which will reward players with extra resources. Furthermore, although the patch has greatly improved the stability of the game, players are still reporting fairly common crashes that will have to be ironed out in future updates, and, although it's unlikely that nProtect GameGuard will be removed from the game at this point, its continued presence will be disappointing for some players.
While the unexpected popularity of, enough to cause the game's sales to outstrip even on Steam, is good for the health of the game's playerbase and multiplayer matchmaking, it has also caused a not-insignificant number of issues that the game's servers are currently facing. As of the most recent patch for the game, its biggest issues have been lessened, but not fully solved, and, as Arrowhead continues to issue new patches and updates, will hopefully reach a state where the game is in a stable technical state.
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Grenades can serve many uses in , but one special use is one many Helldivers do not think about. At first, most would think the purpose of grenades is to close Terminid Hives and Automaton Fabricators or quickly eliminate a small group of weak enemies. However, grenades can serve a multitude of purposes in beyond those, and learning when to use them with proper resupplying can make or break harder missions.
Although the playerbase of has developed a meta, pinning down the game's best weapons and Stratagems, a new update from developer Arrowhead Game Studios promises to shake up the game's existing options in a future patch. With the game's first few updates having been almost totally devoted to fixing bugs and server issues, 's gameplay has yet to see any significant updates, although additions like new Stratagems and weapons have been teased by the developers. With the game's server issues mostly fixed, however, Arrowhead seems to be gearing up for a more gameplay-focused update.
Taking his passion for democracy one step further, a fanhas created his own Super Earth broadcasting service to keep players informed on the state of the galactic war. Keeping in tune with the satirical nature of the game, players of the co-op shooter are all working together to «liberate» planets from the evil forces of the Terminids and Automatons in a large-scale meta-game. To track their progress, Arrowhead has inserted several fictional news broadcasts that keep Helldivers informed of their contributions to the war effort, but one user has taken this propaganda to the next level.
Although has a wide variety of devastating Stratagems for players to call down on their enemies (or their fellow Helldivers), one tool in particular stands out, especially against the more heavily-armored Automaton faction. As gets further from its somewhat troubled, but wildly successful initial release, players have started to pin down a sort of meta for the game, finding which weapons, Stratagems, and armor are the most effective for any given situation. Even among the game's best tools, however, one specific Stratagem stands out, especially at higher difficulties.
fans are no strangers to innovating on the battlefield, but one player has made calling in support from Stratagems easier than ever before. After dropping down onto whatever besieged planet catches their attention, Helldivers are provided access to a range of Stratagems that involve plugging in a series of inputs for their orbiting Destroyer to send down equipment, supplies, and even deadly explosives. In the heat of battle, that process can be rather difficult, but fortunately, for some players, it just got much simpler.
After finding an immense amount of success on Steam, both and are the target of scammers trying to trick consumers into purchasing the wrong product. Whenever a game manages to make waves within the community, there's always someone who tries to capitalize on the hype by either creating an inferior project or by simply editing a Steam listing to obscure an already existing game. Fortunately, internet-savvy users are usually quick to point out listings that aren't legitimate.
Optimizing the perfect loadout can be a noble pursuit, but weirdly, it can sometimes go hand-in-hand with approaching the game in the wrong way. The community has united enthusiastically around the shared goal of winning the Galactic War and wiping out Terminids and Automatons, which might make it seem like every choice that furthers battlefield prowess is the right one. It's definitely true that putting forth one's best effort is an important part of playing the game, but there's also a way to take this sentiment too far.
A datamine of seemingly confirms that developer Arrowhead is already planning on giving players some new tools to help defend Super Earth. Now that the game's serves have finally stabilized after a massive surge in popularity, dedicated fans are looking to the future, hoping to catch a glimpse of what could be added to the experience in future updates. Fortunately, based on the unearthed information, there's plenty to be excited about.
has had a spectacular launch in some regards and a troubled one in others, and one persistent bug can be the source of some confusion. Suiting up for maximal defense against Terminids and Automatons might seem like a good strategy in, but it doesn't tend to take long to get the sense that something isn't quite right. Anyone finding themselves disoriented when it comes to armor in the game has good reason, as a key element hasn't yet been fixed.
has a lot of enemies that can be frustrating to fight, but one of the most annoying to encounter is actually interesting in a way that none of the others can claim. Enemies in can be divided into two factions – Terminids, which appear as insectoid alien creatures, and Automatons, which are robotic and heavily armored. Both draw on classic science-fiction tropes, with Terminids in particular invoking the Arachnids that show up in, an obvious inspiration for the satirical jingoism of
Every Terminid unit in can be an interesting challenge for Helldivers, but some are more annoying than others. can become a difficult game as one takes on higher difficulties, with some nerfs to enemies already patched through after the first weeks since launch. Each enemy has its strengths and weaknesses that make them feel unique from each other, and make it necessary for Helldivers to plan based on the mission and faction.
With (currently) two distinct factions spanning several planets at a time, has plenty of enemies to fight, some of which require specialized strategies or weapons, and all of which can pose a deadly threat if taken too lightly. Among the game's roster of enemies, however, a select few particularly stand out for being difficult to deal with and, especially on higher difficulties, requiring good squad coordination and well-put-together loadouts.