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Weapons attachments were present in the first Helldivers game. There was an upgrade system in which you could add permanent upgrades to your weapons, such as increased magazine capacity and similar augments. In Helldivers 2, you can unlock new weapons via Warbonds, and some of them are a different take on an existing weapon, like different versions of the Liberator or Breaker. But, most fans are asking for a more detailed approach to weapon choice and the option to further tinker with them. Let’s see what the community thinks about the possible inclusion of weapon attachments in Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 Weapon Attachment Leaks
On March 11, a picture leaked showing various icons depicting weapon attachments coming to Helldivers 2. We can see more than 30 different icons on it, with no additional description. Two of them actually don’t even have icons and have a temporary title, namely “Hair Trigger” and “Progressive Trigger”. We can only assume what the others are, or if the image is legitimate.
Expected Weapon Attachment Coming to Helldivers 2
As mentioned earlier, Weapon Attachments and upgrades were already a part of the first Helldivers game. We can expect that, if the rumors prove true, they will be much like the upgrade system from the first game. You could improve the magazine size, damage, or have other types of ammo, to name a few.
Judging by the image provided by the data miners we assume that we are going to get some muzzle modifications for pistols (probably affecting accuracy), different types of bullets (we can see toxic and armor-piercing ones), different shotgun shells (with what looks like smaller or larger pellets), different ammo types for energy weapons (with what looks like electric effect, as the icon is similar to the one depicting the Ion Storm hazard). Furthermore, we expect different types of grips, modifying your accuracy or stability while shooting from the hip.
To summarize, if Weapon Attachments do come to Helldivers 2, they will affect the type of shot that you fire, accuracy (either scoped or for shooting from the hip), reload time, recoil, fire rate, and basically every other aspect of the weapon. We do hope that we will get silencers and bayonet attachments, if nothing else, then for the coolness factor.
Community Reactions to possible Weapon Attachments coming to Helldivers 2
Many players have been asking for weapons attachments for a while now. Fans claim that having additional customization options can only enhance the game and make it more interesting. What is refreshing is that most fans want some balanced options, not straight-up improvements. Having more customization options can certainly improve everyone’s experience and make weapons more “personalized”.
But, not all Helldivers are on board with the idea of weapon attachments. Other fans claim that the weapons we already have are good enough, and adding more customization and add-ons will only take away from the general theme of the game. Hereforthefundoc said: ”I hope they do not implement such a feature. This is not COD or Battlefield. Keep it simple and fun.”
These thoughts have their merits, though. Adding more customization options, if not done right, can lead to some of them being a no-brainer, “meta” choice. The developers of Helldivers 2 try to make their game as “metaless” as possible, so we’ll just have to hope that these Attachments, if they do appear, will be balanced and fun.
For more Helldivers 2 articles, check out Best Stratagem Tier List, When Is The Illuminate Coming, and Cutting Edge Warbond All Features and Content.