The developers of Helldivers 2 have expressed their dissatisfaction with the latest update and the weapon nerfs that came with it. Despite the positive changes brought about by the Escalation Of Freedom update, such as a new enemy and biome, the decision to nerf certain weapons has left many players frustrated.
The recent nerfs, particularly to popular weapons like the flamethrower and Chargers, have led to a significant backlash from the player base. The Steam rating for Helldivers 2 has dropped to ‘Mixed’ as a result, with thousands of negative user reviews pouring in this week.
Arrow Game Studios’ CEO, Shams Jorjani, addressed the criticism in a message to the game’s Discord channel. He acknowledged that many players are disappointed with the latest balance changes and the lack of communication about other aspects of the update. Jorjani emphasized the need for the team to learn from this experience and avoid similar situations in the future.
Jorjani highlighted the challenges of development lead times and the need for better communication with players. He expressed a desire for every release to be a step in the right direction, emphasizing the importance of constant improvement. The goal for the studio moving forward is to align player feedback with the development process more effectively.
Ongoing Concerns
Despite Jorjani’s reassurances, it is evident that more needs to be done to address the community’s concerns. The developers understand that simply acknowledging the issues is not enough and are committed to taking action to rectify the situation. Constant communication and transparency will be key in rebuilding trust with the player base.
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