The latest update to Helldivers 2 focuses largely on fixes for minor bugs and crashes. Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new update for co-op shooter Helldivers 2. The update focuses on quite a few things, including weapon and enemy balancing, fixes to crashes, fixes to the Social menu, fixes to damage over time effects,…
“We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable,” Sony says. Amidst widespread backlash, Sony has walked back on its decision to make PlayStation Network logins mandatory for Helldivers 2 on PC. Last week, the company announced that going forward, PC players would have to link their Steam accounts…
The co-op shooter is no longer available for sale on the platform in countries where PlayStation Network isn’t available. Sony’s recent decision to make PlayStation Network logins mandatory for Steam players to be able to continue playing Helldivers 2 hasn’t gone down well with the community, to say the very least. The game has been…
Though Steam refunds aren’t allowed for games where players have over two hours of play time, the platform is issuing refunds even to players with over 200 hours in Helldivers 2. Helldivers 2 has had a hell of a few days. Sony announced last week that going forward, PC players would need to link their…
Account linking requirements were lifted due to technical issues upon the game’s release, but Sony says they’re soon going to be implemented again. Helldivers 2 has brought more success for Sony and developer Arrowhead Game Studios than they could ever have imagined, and a large portion of that success has come through the co-op shooter’s…
The new Premium Warbond adds three new primary weapons, a new grenade, pistol and Utility Booster, three armor sets and more. Arrowhead Game Studios has announced the next Premium Warbond for Helldivers 2 – Polar Patriots. Going live on May 9th, it offers armor sets for cold climates alongside new weapons, emotes, capes and more….
There are numerous nerfs and buffs, while the recently released Airburst Rocket Launcher no longer detonates when shot near other players. Out of nowhere, Arrowhead Game Studios has released an extensive balance patch for Helldivers 2. While it reduces burning damage by 15 percent and reduces headshot damage on those with armor ratings above 100,…
Three new explosive primary weapons, armor sets, a new Thermite grenade, Booster and a secondary Grenade Pistol are available now. Between wiping out the Automatons and finding out they’ve returned, Helldivers 2 players have had their hands full recently. Fortunately, some new weapons are available to help even the odds courtesy of the Democratic Detonation…
The new Warbond, dubbed Democratic Detonation, will add several new weapons, secondary weapons, armour sets, and more. Helldivers 2’s next Premium (i.e. paid) Warbond is arriving on April 11, Sony and developer Arrowhead Game Studios have announced, bringing another batch of new weapons, armour, and cosmetics for players to unlock. Titled Democratic Detonation, the Warbond’s…
The update also brings tweaks and balancing adjustments for some mission types, weapons, enemies, and more. Arrowhead Game Studios has done an excellent job of keeping the Helldivers 2 player base actively engaged and interested in all of its live offerings. Along with Major Orders handing collective missions for the entire community to work towards,…
Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt says that would be “a childhood dream come true.” Helldivers 2 has been nothing short of a revelation, having enjoyed critical and commercial success to degrees that even Sony or developer Arrowhead Game Studios would have dreamt. But even with all of its success, has it become one of…
The new patch ensures the Arc-12 Blitzer, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower will no longer cause players’ games to freeze when used. Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new patch for Helldivers 2, and though it only contains one fix, it’s pretty essential. Patch 1.000.104 ensures your game no longer freezes upon using Arc-based weapons…
Super Earth continues to be unreasonably aggressive in its mission to spread democracy. Helldivers 2’s live service storytelling has been one of the biggest factors contributing to its enduring success, and it looks like the co-op shooter is ready to take another significant step forward in those efforts. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has issued a…
The Helldivers 2 developer’s CEO has previously referred to flying bug sightings as propaganda by “bug sympathizers”. After denials by Arrowhead Game Studios CEO and director Johann Pilestedt that Helldivers 2 has flying bugs—playfully dismissing it as propaganda by “bug sympathizers”—the studio boss has now acknowledged that “most bugs fly” and that the arrival of…
The Illuminate could be gearing up to appear in Arrowhead Game Studios’ sequel and possess even more advanced technology. With server issues resolved in Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios has been going full throttle with new content and teases. It recently implemented Planetary Hazards like meteor showers, the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit and a new Premium…
Arrowhead Game Studios’ excellent live service roadmap for its acclaimed co-op shooter continues onward with another surprise. From fire tornadoes and meteor showers last week to new armour and weapons later this week, Arrowhead Game Studios’ accelerated post-launch plans for Helldivers 2 have been bearing fruit in some interesting ways. Most intriguing have been the…
The two titles occupied the top two positions in the PlayStation Store download charts for both Europe and North America. Helldivers 2 came out of nowhere and took the world by storm, and that continues to be reflected in sales. It was the UK’s best-selling game in February, and it’s been seeing consistent growth in…
Players can pilot the long-awaited mech suit, slaying enemies with machine gun fire or shooting down dropships with rockets. Roughly a day after Arrowhead Game Studios called on all Helldivers 2 players to help liberate Tien Kwan from the Automatons, the EX-45 Patriot Exosuit is now available. It’s worth noting that players had five days…
Helldivers 2 players will have to work hard in order to bring usable mech suits into the game, thanks to the new major order. Shortly after releasing a major balance update for Helldivers 2, developer Arrowhead Game Studios has now kicked off a new major order for its players. Tying in with the upcoming release…
A new Warbond, dubbed Cutting Edge, will go live next week, bringing more new content to the co-op shooter. The first couple of weeks after Helldivers 2’s launch were a bit chaotic, to say the least, with developer Arrowhead Game Studios having to put a pause on its post-launch plans for the shooter to deal…
