Helldivers 2 has undergone multiple patches aimed at balancing the gameplay. However, each time Arrowhead tweaks a beloved weapon, the community reacts strongly, leading to dissatisfaction among players. Johan Pilestedt, the studio head, took note of these concerns and addressed them.
One player expressed disappointment as the updates altered the game to the point where it lost its appeal. Despite investing significant time and effort into reaching level 80, the player found the changes detrimental to their enjoyment, stating, “It’s disheartening that balance now outweighs fun.”
Pilestedt acknowledged some validity in the criticism, admitting that the team may have overemphasized balance adjustments at the expense of enjoyment. He emphasized the need to focus on aspects like recoil, reload speed, and accuracy rather than solely manipulating damage.
Addressing the game’s removal from certain markets due to a Sony-related issue, Pilestedt assured fans that negotiations are ongoing to restore availability worldwide. Despite setbacks, plans to launch the “Polar Patriots” premium content remain unchanged, as indicated by a Twitter poll where the majority favored a prompt release.
A quarter of poll respondents supported a delay in the release date, highlighting some uncertainty among the player base. However, with the prevailing sentiment leaning towards an immediate launch, Arrowhead seems poised to proceed as planned.
Original from stopgame.ru