Helldivers 2 is an online multiplayer video game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The player bases of the PlayStation 5 and PC set aside their petty grievances in the console war to fight in another one for the future of the people of Super-Earth.
The game developers had a clear vision for this ambitious project and the road to get there is far from over. The gaming community immediately fell in love with the thought of enlisting in an army to face hostile alien threats in a galaxy torn by the Second Galactic War.
Things Are Looking Grim for the Developers After the Latest Helldivers 2 Patch
Arrowhead Game Studios had to comply with Sony’s previous mandate to link PlayStation Network accounts with Steam for PC players.
The game was delisted in unsupported regions, and after the negative reviews and backlash, Sony caved in and apologized; however, some Helldivers 2 players could forgive but never forget.
The developers rolled out a new update that featured many changes. Unfortunately, the gaming community is unsatisfied due to inconsistencies. It is no secret that the studio has been through a rough patch with recent controversies, and this may be reflective in the quality of its work.
As of now, HD2 has already received ~600 negative reviews on patch day for the most recent nerfs
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The numbers do not lie, and it is evident that the gaming community is not too enthusiastic with the latest update. Some fans have caught on to the inaccurate depiction of fire effects in the game, that may not be game-breaking, but can be distracting for players with a keen eye and will likely harm immersion.
Despite all the flaws, some positive aspects have been overlooked such as gunship fabricators being susceptible to damaged hellbombs.
Players will rest easy knowing their hellbombs can get the job done despite being destroyed as long as it is primed and rigged to blow, and this new feature would make it easier and more convenient when a squad comes across a gunship fabricator.
The Escalation of Freedom Update Is Not the Ultimate Helldivers 2 Patch As Most Expected
Arrowhead Game Studios is doing everything possible to keep the game afloat and to please the community. Live service games are plagued with inconsistent bugs and issues and Helldivers 2 is no different.
Quality assurance is absent in the latest patch and players have had enough cannon fodder content. The gaming community’s feedback and opinions are always important because they experience updates and changes firsthand, and their feedback is crucial for the game’s long-term success.
Some players are unhappy with the recent weapon nerfs as they encounter overpowered enemies. The user scores are generally low and the daily active player count is slowly dwindling.
These statistics are not ideal for a live service game. It is time for the studio to find its footing and get ahead of the situation before it is beyond repair.
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