According to SteamDB, Helldivers 2 has been put back up for sale on Steam in certain countries, which hopefully means that those affected by its delisting can get back into the action.
Helldivers 2's New SMG Can Put Stalkers In Stunlock
10.05.2024 - 06:15 / thegamer.com / Sony
If you've been finding Stalkers as pesky as other players in Arrowhead Studios' smash-hit cooperative live service shooter Helldivers 2, then you're in luck. A new SMG has seemingly solved the problem by forcing the creatures into a stunlock.
As first spotted on Reddit by user Reydriar, the weapon, which is aptly called the Pummeler, can do some major damage for as tiny as it is. Check it out:
The Pummeler makes it way into the game by way of the Polar Patriots Warbond. While there are some mixed opinions on the latest battle pass, there is no denying that the SMG is a gamechanger. To start, the Pummeler is on the second page of available weapons and items to earn. A total of 120 medals are required to own it. First, you'll need 60 medals to advance to the second page of the Warbond, then you'll need an additional 60 to unlock the Pummeler.
The Warbond itself costs 1,000 Super Credits, which is the equivalent of $9.99 USD on the PlayStation store, though you can earn Super Credits by playing the game. Be warned, though, "undemocratic" credit farming was being looked into by the developers. So, while an exploit may not exist for much longer, it can still be earned without the use of real-life money.
As for the Pummeler itself, it's officially classified as the SMG-72 Pummeler. It promotes a slower rate of fire than other weapons in its class in exchange for the capability to stagger enemies. That stagger effect can lead to the stunlock animation seen in the Reddit post. Its traits are light armor penetration, and it is a one-handed arm.
While the weapon is a welcome sight, it hasn't exactly been a banner week for the developer and Sony. Earlier this week, Sony reversed its initial decision to require Steam players to link their account to a PSN account in order to play Helldivers 2 online. That potential requirement was met with massive negative feedback and review bombs.
Eventually, however, that decision was reversed and all seems back to normal. So much so, that a commemorative cape that memorializes the whole affair will soon be making its way into the game.
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