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.
07.05.2024 - 14:51 / gamerant.com / Jos / Sony
Arrowhead Game Studios has rolled out Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.302, focusing on key areas like damage-over-time effects issues, weapon and enemy balancing, social menu issues, and more. This update also introduces a range of fixes to enhance the overall gaming experience for Helldivers 2 players.
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter that garnered positive reviews for its engaging gunplay and cooperative multiplayer.Helldivers 2 has achieved noteworthy milestones, including selling over 8 million units within two months, making it the largest launch for a PlayStation Studios game on PC, and maintaining high player engagement with 450,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, recent negative reviews on Steam surfaced due to Sony's decision to mandate PSN account login for Helldivers 2 PC players.
One notable improvement in the update addresses Helldivers 2's issues with damage-over-time effects, ensuring consistency across all players instead of limiting it to the network session owner. In terms of balancing, the patch includes adjustments to primary, secondary, and support weapons. Notably, the R-9 Eruptor sees an increase in explosion damage by 40, while the shrapnel from the explosion has been removed. This change aims to prevent scenarios where players inadvertently cause massive damage to themselves or their teammates in a wide radius around the explosion. Additionally, enemy behavior has been tweaked with slight increases in the Shrieker's sight and hearing range, as well as adjustments to the Gunship's hearing range to enhance their detection capabilities.
The patch also addresses various gameplay issues. Now firing the Punisher Plasma while wearing a shield backpack no longer damages the Helldiver. Furthermore, this patch addresses specific crash issues that remained unresolved in the previous Helldivers 2 update, such as crashes during specific missions, game shutdowns, rejoining sessions, cutscenes, diving into missions, and using certain weapon types. These fixes contribute to a more stable and enjoyable gameplay experience for all players.
Social menu improvements are also included in the update, with fixes for PC players adding friends through friend codes, displaying Steam friends in the Social Menu, and resolving issues related to player names, lobby privacy settings, and more. These enhancements aim to streamline the social aspect ofHelldivers 2, allowing players to connect and interact seamlessly.
Arrowhead Game Studios has consistently demonstrated its commitment to addressing players' feedback, as seen in its decision to reconsider the controversial Helldivers 2 PSN account linking requirement. Now, with patch 1.000.302 in place, players can expect a smoother gameplay
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.
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Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt agrees with fans that game balance updates have occasionally gone too far. Helldivers 2 is one of Sony's most popular games right now, and the new Polar Patriots Warbond is out. Because of the game's popularity and recent negative reception to updates, Arrowhead Game Studios' responses to feedback and PlayStation's approach to PC gaming fans have been the topic of frequent discussion.
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