Summary
Helldivers 2players have expressed their disapproval over a recent change that buffed incoming fire damage, which can often lead to quick and frustrating deaths. The damage adjustment came as part of a recentHelldivers 2patch that introduced an assortment of changes.
Helldivers 2’s April 2 updateincreased the level cap to 150, added hazards like blizzards and sandstorms, and made balance changes to missions, weapons, and enemies. Arrowhead Game Studios' recent update also added features not mentioned in the patch notes, like new enemies in Factory Striders and Gunships as well as a quality-of-life improvement to the Quasar Cannon. While most of these additions were well received, one change has not been popular among manyHelldivers 2fans.
Reddit user raw_copium posted a thread to theHelldiverssubreddit titled “The fire damage after the update is just stupid.” They further explained that catching fire can result in what feels like an unfair death, especially when fighting a tough enemy who has a long-range flamethrower equipped. The new frustration is due to Arrowhead increasing incoming fire damage per tick by 50%, resulting in sometimes severe damage-over-time effects. At the time of writing, the Reddit post has accrued over three thousand upvotes with plenty ofHelldivers 2fans agreeing with raw_copium’s complaint in the comments. Players explained that the usual counters to fire damage, like diving or healing, often can’t be performed before a user succumbs to fire.
Seeing the significant outcry fromHelldivers 2fans regarding this issue, it’s certainly possible that Arrowhead will partially roll back this change or add more counters to fire damage in future updates. One user called for a fire-resistant suit to be added toHelldivers 2’s heavy armorcategory that would allow for 50% fire damage reduction along with other fire-related upgrades.
Some fans were also frustrated with the April 2 update’snerf to the Slugger,as the shotgun is now almost a pointless choice according to many players, especially when compared to the Dominator. The Slugger’s nerfs included a reduction in damage, stagger effects, and demolition force.
Helldivers 2’s New Enemies
While certain aspects of the recent update have been criticized, other changes likeHelldivers 2’s new enemieshave impressed fans, although they are quite difficult to defeat. Factory Striders look straight out ofStar Warsand are large, walking factories that target players with cannons and deploy Automatons. The update’s second new enemy are Gunships, which are repeatedly spawned by nearby Gunship Facilities that can be destroyed.
Helldivers 2
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