“We need to have a conversation…”: OG Helldivers Fan Wants Arrowhead to Give His Favorite Weapon the Respect It Deserves in Helldivers 2

A weapon that deserves more respect, according to the community.

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  • Some Helldivers 2 players think that the studio should better respect the legacy of the first title.
  • A user on Reddit complained that a certain weapon is not receiving the respect it deserves.
  • Several times, the studio has received criticism for nerfing certain weapons too much.
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Having become an absolute success for the studio, Helldivers 2 was one of the biggest surprises of the year. This sequel from Arrowhead Game Studios completely changed its design to offer a different type of gameplay experience. 

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In certain instances, a third-person and first-person camera replaced the top-down camera from the first title, enhancing the immersive gameplay. A fan of the first game posted on Reddit that the studio should honor a certain weapon by making it much more effective than it was in the first title.

The Helldivers 2 Community Thinks That a Certain Weapon Is Not as Powerful as It Should Be

A Helldiver escaping from an Automaton.
Helldivers 2 players want that studio stop nerfing weapons so much. Image via Arrowhead Game Studios.

With a massive community that appeared out of nowhere following its enormous success, Helldivers 2 became one of the most famous games of the year.

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This title offers cooperative action, in which the main mechanic plays a team to overcome various missions in the name of democracy. The players of this title have greatly enjoyed it since its release last February. Its fans are always ready to provide constructive criticism for the game.

The studio behind the title, Arrowhead Game Studios, has received all kinds of feedback in the past, maintaining a highly positive relationship with the community to achieve the best possible gaming experience.

We need to have a conversation about the Railgun (long post)
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However, many players believe that certain weapons have undergone significant nerfs to the point of no longer making sense. A Reddit user detailed why they believe the Railgun was much better in the first game of this franchise.

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The Railgun, a Weapon That Has Lost Its Credibility

The Automaton are coming.
Helldivers 2 community is tired of the nerfing. Image via Arrowhead Game Studios.

This user posted a lengthy text on Reddit explaining why the current state of the Railgun, after numerous updates in Helldivers 2, has made the weapon practically useless against the Automatons.

This particular user appears to be a veteran franchise player who has already tested the weapon in the previous game. Based on this comparison, they admit that, due to the various updates, the weapon is now useless against these enemies.

As a knowledgeable player, the user detailed the enemies against whom the weapon is effective. It appears that this particular weapon is effective against only two enemies, rendering it practically obsolete.

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The user’s text continued, stating that the weapon no longer makes sense due to its inability to deal any damage to enemies. However, one of the most significant points they highlighted was that in the initial game, this weapon was virtually unbeatable, which further compounded its current state of frustration.

These kinds of detailed suggestions, or rather, criticisms, make the studio pay close attention to the community to address the issues. Helldivers 2 always has players willing to give advice and vocalize their criticisms to achieve the best possible gaming experience.

For now, it seems that the Railgun will not receive any adjustments from the studio, but at least this user was able to express their dissatisfaction.

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What are your thoughts on what this user says? Let us know in the comments!

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Written by Lucas Lapetina

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