“Really, Arrowhead?!”: Helldivers 2 Dev May Need to Change Its Mind on Most Controversial Part of Escalation of Freedom Update

The gaming community is not impressed with the fire changes made by the developers in Helldivers 2.

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  • The gaming community is getting sick and tired of the fire related issues found in Helldivers 2.
  • Arrowhead Game Studios rolled out the newest Escalation of Freedom update and some players have mixed feelings.
  • Helldivers 2 is not immune from technical drawbacks and the game developers should keep their eyes and ears open.
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Helldivers 2 has impressed the gaming community by the effort made by the game developer, Arrowhead Game Studios. However, there is one unrealistic feature they did not appreciate.

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Immersion may not mean to the average player but not to the hardcore fans. Some players are too observant for their sake. The developer made a terrible mistake about the fire effect that takes away the entertainment factor due to some inaccuracies with how it should affect certain enemies in the field.

The Gaming Community Is Not Too Thrilled With the Latest Helldivers 2 Patch

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Arrowhead Game Studios did a terrific job incorporating the live service structure with an ambitious and futuristic concept. Unfortunately, every successful game has its fair share of problems and technical drawbacks, some players believe that the enemies in Helldivers 2 are too overpowered.

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These are in dire need of being nerfed to avoid discouraging players from advancing any further. The developers have made great progress with improving the fire effects in the game but have cut some corners that break immersion.

Players caught on to this error and called out the developers for taking out the fun from a cool and realistic feature and not giving them the best of both worlds.

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Fans were pleased to see the inclusions of the latest Warbond featuring a new fire-resistant passive perk for armor which could benefit players to navigate and withstand intense heat in certain environments and enemy attacks.

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Most players would not mind seeing different bugs and issues manifest themselves in video games and there are some players easily bothered by these problems that could hurt their experience.

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Game developers who create games may find it disheartening when their games do not function as intended, as this can shatter the immersive experience for players. When certain in-game effects fail to operate realistically, it gives players a sense of being cheated. As a result, this can negatively impact the developers’ perception and dedication to the game.

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The Freedom’s Flame Warbond heavily emphasizes the in-game fire aspect. fans are optimistic that Arrowhead will release another Helldivers 2 update to address certain issues and resolve them sooner rather than later. Perhaps the team will rework how to balance between efficiency and realism.

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The team’s plate is full of problems and the way fire mechanics work in-game should be at the top of their list. Hopefully, it will be handled soon to avoid losing the gaming community’s interest.

The Developers Have to Make Adjustments for the Escalation of Freedom Update in Helldivers 2

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The gaming community has mixed feelings about the latest Helldivers 2 patch. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

Some fans suggested the developers should consider adding a god mode. The gaming community had struggled long enough fighting an uphill battle in the Second Galactic War and thought if the game did not have accurate depictions of fire, might as well go off and fight dirty.

The frustration and criticism are valid and these problems could ruin the experience for most players. Perhaps the developers should consider taking a second look and reevaluate other areas that could benefit from adjustments.

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The gaming community is seeking the best online multiplayer experience and Arrowhead Game Studios has the opportunity to deliver. There is no such thing as perfect but that doesn’t stop game developers from trying.

Fans should measure their expectations realistically and give the developers enough room to work. Perhaps some good will come out of this situation. What are your thoughts about the recent Helldivers 2 update? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Written by Rouvin Josef Quirimit

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