Summary

  • Helldivers 2 Patch 01.001.104 marks the end of Arrowhead's 60 day pledge to "buff and balance" the game.
  • Over 70 weapons and stratagems have been reworked, Automatons have been tweaked to make them "less frustrating to play against", and internal systems like automated testing have all been improved.
  • Looking forward, Arrowhead promises better communication in the hopes of catching such valuable feedback early.

Helldivers 2 just rolled out Patch 01.001.104, which seeks to make the Automatons "less frustrating to play against", while also tweaking all of the remaining weapons and stratagems.

One of the biggest problems with the Automatons was their super human (robot?) sight, as they could see through walls and smoke effects, making it impossible to take cover or sneak around them. Thankfully, developer Arrowhead has fixed these issues.

Automaton projectile damage has also been decreased, Hulk Bruisers have reverted back to using rocket launchers, and tank armour has been reduced.

The balancing tweaks should also make facing the metal hordes that much less of a nightmare, as heavy armour now reduces damage taken by 25 percent, up from 20, while light armour now only increases damage taken by 25 percent, rather than 33.

There are myriad other tweaks to weapons and gear, from new auto fire functions to reduced recoil and improved damage, which you can read about in more detail here.

This Is The End Of Arrowhead's 60 Day Committment

Today's new patch marks the end of the 60 day "committment to buff and balance Helldivers 2." In the last two months, Arrowhead has reworked over 70 weapons and stratagems, overhauled several enemies, tweaked core systems like enemy spawning and targeting, optimised UI performance, and even improved internal systems such as automated testing.

While the pledge has been fulfilled, this is a live-service game. Arrowhead still has plenty more up its sleeve.

"As we keep building this game, we are committed to keeping the lines of communication open through regular player surveys, improved patch notes, and more frequent updates via blog posts and streams. We will also continue to expand our closed betas, to make sure we catch valuable feedback early," game director Mikael Eriksson stated in a blog post.

"Together, we are shaping the future of Helldivers 2, and we can't wait to show you what's next for the core gme experience and the next chapters of the Galactic War."

Helldivers 2 Like Follow Followed Third-Person Shooter Extraction Shooter Action Science Fiction Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 91% Released February 8, 2024 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact Developer(s) Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing 6 Images Close
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The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.

Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.

BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.

LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.

REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.

THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.

THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.

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