Recent Helldivers 2 Weapon Update May Be Very Bad News For Players

is filled with a variety of fun weapons for eliminating enemies of Super Earth, but some powerful options are still needed. has been one of the most popular and successful games of 2024, with its chaotic gameplay being a large part of that. The overarching power fantasy created by the multitude of weapons and destructive Stratagem choices makes every mission feel exciting while still being unique. This is coupled with the real genius behind , its horizontal progression system, which offers much of the game's arsenal early.

is already known for pushing out a substantial amount of updates since its launch in February 2024, but developer Arrowhead Studios clarified why it can't push out even more with an excellent explanation. Ever since Super Earth's war against the Terminids and Automatons exploded in popularity, the community has enjoyed a steady stream of patches that both add new content to the game and fix any bugs plaguing the experience. It'd be unreasonable to expect any more from Arrowhead but for those who do want extra updates, it'd be unfair to make such demands.

may have its issues, but it's moving in the right direction. 's refreshing take on the live service model, along with its delightful gameplay and tight-knit community, have made it a surprise hit. It already had a small, but devoted fan base due to the popularity of the original, but it's since expanded well beyond its original audience. It's safe to say has found its foothold, and maintains a powerful grip on Super Earth troopers everywhere.

may be a game about shooting Bugs and Bots with an assortment of deadly firearms but players hoping to charge into the fray with nothing but a melee weapon shouldn't give up hope just yet. Ever since the incredibly popular sequel in early 2024, the community has begged Arrowhead Studios to include some kind of sword as an unlockable weapon and since the studio hasn't done so yet, the demands have just grown louder. Fortunately, those diehard saber enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the developers are still looking into the idea.

's worst primary weapon could get a buff if developers Arrowhead Studios listen to a recent poll. For months, fans have almost unanimously agreed that Marksman Rifles are notoriously weak in comparison to other weapons in the game, and are in desperate need of a buff of some sort.

may undergo another massive change in its metagame as the arrival of several new ship upgrades could alter the way everyone plays. Yet another example of developer Arrowhead Studios quietly dropping in additional content without notifying the community, the latest batch of Super Destroyer improvements is likely to help Helldivers push back against the invading Automaton fleet that's looking for revenge. The massive rush of Bots in the North-West sector has players scrambling to form some kind of defense to prevent the unrelenting enemy from advancing any closer to Super Earth.

The latest patch for should make it significantly easier for players to complete missions by fixing some of the game's most persistent crashes. Developer Arrowhead Studios has done a tremendous job of supporting its third-person sci-fi shooter with a wealth of post-launch updates that both address pressing issues and add new content to the game. Now, as the community celebrates its victory over the Automatons, the most recent hotfix aims to stabilize the game to ensure that everyone is able to savor the Bots' crushing defeat.

Hackers are wreaking havoc on , but could be setting a great precedent for the game's future updates. Hacking hasn't been too great a problem for Super Earth for very long, with the game's sometimes overactive anti-cheat features even prompting some players to skip on PC. But in recent days, a small group of rogue hackers have found a way around its anti-cheat. And they've been making use of exploits to give other players an unfair advantage.

The developers behind Helldivers 2 didn't expect many players to join the assault on the Automatons, but surprisingly, a whopping 70% of the player base joined the fight for tyrannical democracy. 

As the community comes to terms with the fact that the Automatons are gearing you for a massive counter-attack, players are learning that their most powerful weaponry isn't effective against the faction's recent deployments. Developer Arrowhead has slowly been teasing out the narrative that the robotic forces of evil have quietly been working on new methods to reclaim some of their lost turf and while Helldivers expected the worst, the reality is even more brutal. Players are now sharing footage of their encounters with these massive new units and they're terrifying.

players have once again been blessed as developer Arrowhead Studio rolls out a patch that includes one of the game's most requested features alongside some other special treats. Upon its launch, the community immediately began to question how long it would take the average user to reach the maximum player level given that Boosters and mission difficulty modes are locked behind personal progression. While the level cap used to be 50, developer Arrowhead Studios has listened to feedback and made this limit significantly larger.

For most people, Helldivers 2 doesn't immediately come to mind when you think of PlayStation, but Arrowhead CEO and the game's director, Johan Pilestedt, hopes to change that.