To name the newest Helldivers 2 patch large is an understatement. Even calling it chunky doesn’t really feel apt sufficient, with the patch notes going into express element on numerous balancing updates to weapons and Stratagems, bug fixes, and the availability strains between planets are literally seen now. Whereas Patch 01.000.400 has solely launched right this moment, early responses from followers recommend Arrowhead is taking issues in the fitting course, with some calling it a giant win for gamers.

I’m not going to cowl the full patch notes as a result of, once more, there’s merely an excessive amount of, however certainly one of Arrowhead’s key targets was to raised steadiness the Stratagems. As such, among the weaker choices have acquired buffs to make them extra viable. For example, the Orbital Precision Strike has had each its name time and cooldown decreased, making it simpler to make use of in opposition to transferring targets. A wide selection of standard weapons have seen buff too, just like the Heavy Machine Gun. In a separate weblog submit detailing the rationale behind all of the Stratagem and weapon changes, chief artistic officer Johan Pilestedt explains how the Heavy Machine Gun “didn’t ship on the fantasy,” which is why its charge of fireside has been lowered and it offers extra harm than earlier than.

Maybe one of the crucial welcome adjustments is the inclusion of seen provide strains. Regardless of being an vital mechanic that dictate which planets gamers can truly go to, you initially couldn’t see them. Arrowhead says this was to keep away from the Galactic Struggle map getting too cluttered, however “based mostly on the suggestions from our neighborhood we’ve made an implementation displaying them on the map. This answer tries to take care of the final readability whereas nonetheless exposing the system to gamers in recreation.”

Preliminary responses from gamers seem like principally constructive. In this Reddit thread discussing the patch notes, many followers are frankly elated with among the adjustments, saying Arrowhead “cooked” with this replace. “We requested them to prepare dinner and so they gave us a full buffet,” wrote one participant, highlighting the assorted buffs and the implementation of fixes recommended by the neighborhood.

A number of are additionally thrilled with the adjustments made to the Orbital Gatling Barrage Stratagem, which now has a 70 second cooldown (it was 80 seconds), a 25% elevated fireplace charge, and elevated armour penetration. Followers who regularly used this Stratagem to start with are proud of the enhancements, and a few others intend on utilizing it for themselves any more.

There are some who’ve complained about how the FAF-14 Spear Stratagem has been affected. It was in want of a repair to enhance its aiming and whereas the patch has executed precisely that, it sadly can now not goal Computerized Spawners. Arrowhead has pressured this was unintentional and shall be mounted, however that is a sticking level for a handful of gamers, although they look like the minority. On the entire, whereas there are undoubtedly extra fixes required, this patch looks as if it’s executed virtually every little thing proper in maintaining the player-base glad.