Next Major Helldivers 2 Update Coming In September; Promises “Significant Changes”

As a seasoned Helldivers 2 player with countless hours spent blasting alien hordes across the galaxy, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and relief at the upcoming update from Arrowhead Studios. The game has been a rollercoaster ride for many of us, with changes that left some of us feeling like we were being outgunned by our own weapons. But the recent closed beta tests have given me hope that this update will bring back the balance and fun that made Helldivers 2 such an addictive experience in the first place.

This month, we’re expecting a significant update for Helldivers 2, with Arrowhead Studios assuring players of substantial modifications to the game

As a fellow enthusiast, I’m listening to your feedback from Steam reviews and taking it all in. In a recent blog post, I shared our plans for the upcoming update for Helldivers 2, set to release on September 17 for everyone. Our goal with this update is simple: we want to make sure that Helldivers 2 lives up to the high expectations we all share

This update is packed with significant modifications. Among the major changes, you’ll notice improvements in weapons like the heavy machine gun and autocannon. Additionally, several enemies are getting a makeover. However, there’s no indication of new additions, such as introducing new enemies or extra content. The focus appears to be on refining a game that some players feel has been flawed following several adjustments over the past few months

Before launching the update, the studio conducted several private playtesting sessions with players to “make sure everything operates flawlessly.” Additionally, they plan on widening these tests prior to the final release in order to identify “any potential problems or errors.”

Helldivers 2 Update Details

Below is what Arrowhead is promising with the next update:

We are reworking Armor Penetration, Anti-Tank weapons and enemy armor and health values. As a key part of the rework we have done an initial balancing pass on over 30 weapons and stratagems.
We are overhauling a number of different enemies to make them feel more rewarding to kill when you use the proper tools to handle them but ensure they still feel formidable. Enemy bots, including Hulks, will have lower armor, and the number of rockets fired by enemies like the Devastator and Gunship will be limited, making combat more balanced. The armor values of particularly tough bug enemies like the Charger, Impaler, and Bile Titan will also be reduced.
Weapons such as the Autocannon, Heavy Machine Gun, and Anti-Material Rifle will be more effective, providing greater loadout versatility. We are also working towards additional improvements for the flamethrower weapons.
We’re taking this opportunity to consider new player fantasies and design goals for these weapons and stratagems based on the feedback we’ve received and the trends we’re observing during gameplay.

Helldivers 2 is available for PlayStation 5 and PC.

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