The long-expected patch for Helldivers 2 has just dropped. After some big changes in Arrowhead, the first patch under the leadership of the new Helldivers 2 CCO has left fans in awe. It will take players days to check out everything on the extensive list of applied changes.
CCO Discusses the Changes Coming to Helldivers 2
On June 13, following the release of the latest patch, Pilestedt took to Steam to update the players. He said: “First, I want to thank you, the community, for clearly voicing your opinions and concerns for the balance and fun of the game. With that, we have gone over a lot of the Weapon and Stratagem balance in our latest patch (01.000.400), and we wanted to share with you a little more information on the decisions we made”.
The CCO added: “With these balance changes we wanted to buff up some of the weaker stratagems to make them more viable and add more opportunity for variety in loadouts. We also changed a few to make them more consistent, but the goal was to keep a similar or higher power level”.
He went on to explain each change individually so that the players would have a general idea of the whole process. As you know, this patch is huge. We commend the effort that was put into explaining every little detail of it. Pilestedt also asked the community for their thoughts.
It’s safe to say the first reviews are overwhelmingly positive. One player, ddmankiller, noticed: “I love how you are making a lot of the less desired stratagems/weapons shine in the field again with these changes. It’s a great start and I hope to see this happen with more stuff in the game”. Thoughtful details like these show true dedication.
While full reviews are yet to arrive, players mostly praised Pilestedt and the developers for all their efforts. Two-Hander exclaimed: “Delightful. Delicious. Democracy”. ThanosBIGman added: “Optimism restored. I hope the future has liber-tea this exquisite”. The players also expressed gratitude for fine balancing. Several fans noticed that the buffs weren’t OP, but just perfect.
Helldivers Overjoyed by the New Warbond Drop
It wouldn’t be a release day without some drama! Players expected the new Warbond to be released alongside the patch. The official Helldivers 2 account on X stated: “PSA: The Viper Commandos Warbond is being deployed a little later than usual today to allow breathing room between the patch and Warbond”.
While obviously disappointed, some players were full of understanding. Cloud Plays exclaimed: “Completely understandable! This patch is huge, very very well done”. In the meantime, the Viper Commandos Warbond dropped, and boy, oh, boy, the fans were ecstatic. Now you can try everything the new patch has to offer combined with the latest exclusive items.
We actually like the idea of a slight delay between the patch and the Warbond. It provided the players with just enough time to test out the patch on its own. The sheer size of the new patch makes us thankful for the current Helldivers 2 CCO and his determination to give the players what they want. We are looking forward to testing out all the changed aspects, as well as all the spectacular items the new Warbond has to offer.