Summary
Helldivers 2just rolled out Patch 01.001.104, which seeks to make the Automatons “less frustrating to play against”, while also tweaking all of the remaining weapons and stratagems.
One of the biggest problems with the Automatons was their super human (robot?) sight, as they could see through walls and smoke effects, making it impossible to take cover or sneak around them. Thankfully, developer Arrowhead has fixed these issues.
Automaton projectile damage has also been decreased, Hulk Bruisers have reverted back to using rocket launchers, and tank armour has been reduced.
The balancing tweaks should also make facing the metal hordes that much less of a nightmare, as heavy armour now reduces damage taken by 25 percent, up from 20, while light armour now only increases damage taken by 25 percent, rather than 33.
There are myriad other tweaks to weapons and gear, from new auto fire functions to reduced recoil and improved damage, which you canread about in more detail here.
Today’s new patch marks the end of the 60 day"committment to buff and balance Helldivers 2.“In the last two months,Arrowhead has reworked over 70 weapons and stratagems, overhauled several enemies, tweaked core systems like enemy spawning and targeting, optimised UI performance, and even improved internal systems such as automated testing.
While the pledge has been fulfilled, this is a live-service game. Arrowhead still has plenty more up its sleeve.
“As we keep building this game, we are committed to keeping the lines of communication open through regular player surveys, improved patch notes, and more frequent updates via blog posts and streams. We will also continue to expand our closed betas, to make sure we catch valuable feedback early,” game director Mikael Eriksson stated in a blog post.
“Together, we are shaping the future of Helldivers 2, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next for the core gme experience and the next chapters of the Galactic War.”
WHERE TO PLAY
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Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.
Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1
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