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Well, we can safely say no one saw this coming. The Big Iron, P-4 Senator, or just simply Senator received a completely unexpected, but amazing buff in the latest patch that dropped in Helldivers 2 on October 15. This patch is full of buffs, and it received great reviews, but once the players realized the Senator was buffed, they simply went wild.
An Unexpected Buff Arrived in the Helldivers 2 Patch
So, how did the developers upgrade the Big Iron? The patch notes state: “Armor penetration increased from 3 to 4. Projectile damage increased from 175 to 200. Projectile durable damage increased from 35 to 70”.
As you may have expected, a buff this big couldn’t have gone unnoticed in the community. Players were astounded by the devs’ decisions. ProgrammerDear5214 noted: “The Senator buff was not expected but wholeheartedly welcome”.
Another player, RollerOfTheWorld, shared their own experience with the Big Iron. This player raved: “You can kill Bile Titans with the Senator. This is not a drill. I literally finished off a Bile Titan with a Senator to the face, this is peak. This game can’t get any better, this is peak. You can kill a Bile Titan with a f**king revolver holy s**t. I did not expect I could do it so I wasn’t recording or taking a picture but I swear it worked”.
Memes, Requests, and Controversies Follow the Senator Buff
The latest Helldivers 2 patch and the Senator buff are the gifts that keep on giving. Social media is overflowing with memes and incredibly specific demands for the future. One player, Darth_Amarth, posted: “Senator, my beloved”, followed by a meme.
Another player, Kazgrel, suggested: “All we are missing now is a helmet fashioned to look like a cowboy hat”. A more passionate Helldiver, CRYPTID536, insisted: “ARROWHEAD!!! GIVE ME A TRENCH COAT CAPE AND A COWBOY HAT HELMET AND MY LIFE IS YOURS”.
Of course, as with any other big change, some players weren’t too thrilled with a buff this big. Mips0n stated: “How could anyone find this change positive? It’s not even funny anymore. Going on a hunt for bile titans with.. with a pistol. They honestly crippled HD2”.
While we do understand some concerns that the game would become too easy, we don’t necessarily agree with them. With all the expectations for Liberty Day, and several storylines developing in the Major Order, the players will need some “big booms”. Do you agree? For Liberty and Super Earth.