Summary
Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead has sent out a player survey, asking fans to share their thoughts about the current state of the game. This comes after it wasonce again review-bombed on Steam, bringing its overall rating down to “mostly negative”.
The survey was just shared by a representative of Arrowhead in the Helldivers subreddit. However, fans are now taking issue with the survey itself, saying that the responses don’t allow them to be as negative about the game as they would like.
The survey doesn’t take long to complete at all. It simply asks you how you feel about Helldivers 2 right now, and then lets you type in what you’re enjoying and not enjoying about the game.
Many in the replies have taken issue with how the survey is being conducted, highlighting the fact that the first question has three positive responses (“good”, “very good”, and “excellent”), with the other two being “average” and “not good”. Some say this doesn’t go far enough, and believe that it’s an attempt to avoid negative responses. The next question does let you type whatever you want though, so you’re able to get your feelings across there.
While the survey was shared by Arrowhead, the representative followed up by saying that it was made byPlayStation’s research team. So, it seems that the game’s publisher is aware of the recent pushback from fans, not just the developer.
This recent wave of controversy came after the Escalation of Freedom update, whichmade the very unpopular decision to nerf flamethrowers. Since Helldivers 2 is PvE, many feel that nerfs like this are unnecessary. The game’s director has sinceadmitted that this was a misstep, so we’ll have to wait and see if future updates can bring fans back on board.
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.
Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.
Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.
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
Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
