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Fire Fixes | UPDATE: Wahey, Helldivers 2's latest patch takes aim at "excessive ragdolling", ineffective flamethrowers, and inescapable tentacles
Yep, you read that last one right.
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Ah Well | Bad news, Helldivers 2 rebels who were hoping to see what'd happen if the bots reached Super Earth, your dreams look to have been scuppered for now
Sorry Chaosdivers, the latest Major Order's going against your goal of bringing the galactic war to your own doorstep.
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Never Prosper | Helldivers 2 cheaters might want to check on their pet fish, because Arrowhead has a humorously brutal punishment for those that hack the game
That'll teach you a lesson.
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A Chaotic Twist | Helldivers 2 players hellbent on seeing Super Earth fall have turned their movement into rebel faction roleplay, and some want Arrowhead to make it an actual thing
The Chaosdivers are apparently now part of the community's lore, complete with their own logo and mission statement.
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Rapid Action | Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead addresses Escalation of Freedom update backlash by unveiling 60 day plan to fix things like flamethrowers and ragdolling
"As many of you have pointed out, and we agree, what matters most now is action. Not talk."
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Your Move, Joel. | Helldivers 2 players continue to call Arrowhead's bluff by letting the bots advance, but they're still seemingly on track in the current MO
Galactic War protests are weird, yo.
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Ruh Roh | Helldivers 2 players are so unhappy with the Escalation of Freedom update, they're doing the unthinkable: letting the Automatons win
"Let the Super Earth burn."
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No One's Happy | It's not just Helldivers 2 players that're disappointed with how the Escalation of Freedom update's played out, Arrowhead's CEO says many devs are too
"We want every release to be a step in the right direction. Constant improvement. I don't think we feel this was that."
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The Fire Rages On | Helldivers 2's recent Steam reviews slide down to mixed amid nerf backlash, and Arrowhead's "having a lot of internal discussions about the best course of action"
"I've gotten like over 200 tweets today with suggestions, opinions and thoughts on what people think."
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It's Happened Again | Helldivers 2 nerf controversy's back on the menu, as players unleash a firestorm of negative reviews and Arrowhead CEO promises more tweaks
"Different player groups are liking/disliking different things - depending on playstyle."
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Fresh Tweaks | Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update is now live, and it comes with some fresh weapon balancing tweaks that're good news for crossbow lovers
One of the new mission objectives is also to assault some Automaton human processing plants. Yes, you read that right.
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You'll Be Mine | Sorry, Helldivers 2 players who're anti getting anti-tank mines, Arrowhead's seemingly using the latest Major Order to force them into your arsenal
You could only hold out for so long, the galaxy was bound to run out of kids to save.
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It's Him, The Guy! | As another Helldivers 2 MO comes down to the wire, Arrowhead's finally shown us its mysterious game master, and it seems like he can use The Force
Ok, so it's clearly just a bit of fun, but that hasn't stopped Super Earth sleuths from scanning J.O.E.L's setup for potential teases.
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Golden Advice | Helldivers 2 CEO takes on 'humble nerd' form to ask Super Earth's 'digital gold' hoarders for pitches about fitting resources into long-term progression
"We have our own designs and ideas, but we'd love to hear yours."
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Twisted Firestarter | Helldivers 2's Freedom’s Flame Warbond deploys soon, and that sound you can hear is Super Earth pyromaniacs blasting The Prodigy
They're the trouble starters, punkin' instigators. They're the fear addicted, the danger illustrated.
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Mid-Assault Adoption | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's Escalation of Freedom update already has would-be Super parents brainstorming Terminid baby names
It doesn't matter if little Termy is actually a hive lord, he's worthy of your love.
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We're So Hellback | Wahey, Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom, the game's "biggest update yet", will let you go on an uber-hard Super Helldive soon
That's not all - fresh enemies, objectives, and environmental hazards are all on their way.
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They're At It Again | Want to get in on Helldivers 2's latest Major Order? You'd better hurry, as it's about killing a billion bugs and over a hundred million are already toast
Yeah, you can probably bet your house on Hellmire that the rest of the killing spree won't take four days.
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Last Gasp Gain | After Helldivers 2 players clutched the latest Major Order with less than an hour left, Arrowhead's temporarily pulled the trigger on free mechs
The Automatons held out for a while, but couldn't avoid Super Earth grabbing the W with a buzzer beater.
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Super Earth-io | Helldivers 2 has been transformed into a 16-bit arcade classic via a demake concept, and its creators would be open to making it a proper mini-game
If you're fans, the ball's in your court, Arrowhead.
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Hot Off The Press | Some info about Helldivers 2's next warbond looks to have leaked via misbehaving PlayStation notifications
Super Earth might be getting some hot new gear soon.
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No Comment | Helldivers 2 dataminers reckon they've uncovered a mission about defending Super Earth's president, and we're taping our mouths shut to avoid inappropriate jokes
Look, there's a new Major Order just come down, can we talk about that instead please?
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Review Bombed | "Just. Make. Bomb. Go. Boom." - Helldivers 2's 500KG bomb is back in the firing line after a recent order
Despite looking impressive, the stratagem continues to draw negative reviews for killing either everything, or barely anything.
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Art Of War | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order is finally letting its armchair General Brasches see if their battle plans would make Sun Tzu facepalm
“Supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance by posting a diagram made with MS Paint on Reddit.” - Mr Tzu, probably.
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Annnnnd, It's Gone | Did you dare to go offline and live in the real world last night? Sucks to be you as you probably missed an entire Helldivers 2 Major Order
Look, they're good at killing bugs very quickly, we know this.
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Divers Liberated | Helldivers 2's latest hotfix aims to free those trapped in infinite drop-in jail, as Arrowhead teases info on next warbond is coming "soonish"
"I can't give any hints, but I feel like this one is going to grant a wish I've seen from folks."
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Help From On High | Don't worry, even Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead's CEO has joined the campaign against patching out its lifesaving mid-air salutes
"Can we please, please keep this?"
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Super Salute | Helldivers 2 players have finally found an in-game quirk they don't want Arrowhead to patch out - lifesaving mid-air salutes and hugs
"It's a mechanic now."
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Boom Banter | Helldivers 2 players might be getting some fresh weaponry from the first game soon, cue a bunch of memes about anti-tank mines
Oh, and here's some more info on how the Superior Packing module actually works at the moment.
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Illu-moonate | Oh boy, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might lead to Super Earth getting its mitts on a "powerful interplanetary battle station"
Hey now, you're a Death Star?
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Tinker Timing | Helldivers 2 might be getting a fresh hotfix with more performance fixes this week, but 'no sulking if there isn't one'
"Hope it does the trick! But we'll keep at it regardless."
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New Stuff Needed? | As Helldivers 2 slides down to about 10% of its player number peak on Steam, those left are torn as to how Arrowhead should try to right the ship
Sticking with fixes vs adding more new content - where do you stand?
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Mind Your Mines | As more bugs are uncovered, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead reminds players that not every datamine is worth getting excited about
"Sure, we get that some are curious."
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The Bugs Are Back | Helldivers 2 players are headed back to the bug front, as Arrowhead teases giving Game Master Joel more tools to mess with Super Earth
"I can’t tell much, otherwise [Game Master] Joel would hunt me down!"
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Spears Crossed | Helldivers 2 just got a fresh patch, and we're holding our breath that it'll finally break the spear's curse for good
Hopefully your months of suffering are over, spear lovers.
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Stick To The Plan | Helldivers 2's latest Major Order has the Automatons coming for Malevelon Creek, and naturally it's already reignited the real war
People who pay attention to supply lines vs those who, well, don't. FIGHT!
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Tree-son! | Uh oh, Helldivers 2's latest Major Order might come a cropper at the last minute, because people are too busy climbing trees
New biome, who dis?
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Spear My Emotions | Sorry, long-suffering Helldivers 2 spear lovers, after being briefly fixed, it's now causing crashes
It's ok though, Arrowhead's already working on a fix for this latest issue with the pointy things.
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Packed Schedule | Helldivers 2's devs are looking into enemy spawn rates and making superior packing work as intended again
The ballistic shield is the latest thing players reckon isn't working as intended post-patch.
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Band of Balancers | "We're not micromanaged by our CCO" - as Helldivers 2's last big patch earns praise, Arrowhead reiterates that it wasn't a one person job
"C-level executives have more important things to do."
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Stop! Stimmer Time! | As Helldivers 2 players splatter bug babies, the cause of its sprinting issue might finally have been found
No, it seems it's not your keyboard being faulty, just someone nearby deciding they need a pick-me-up.
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Sorry Not Sorry | "Sorry bro" but a Helldivers 2 story mode is "not happening"
"That's like building an entirely new game."
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Divers Down | "All planets are now Malevelon Creek" - Helldivers 2 players reckon the latest patch may have delivered a difficulty spike
90% of Arrowhead's changes have gone down well, but the revised enemy spawn rates are a bit of an exception.
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Lots of Reading | Huge Helldivers 2 patch finally arrives, with a barrage of weapon balancing tweaks and an entire separate post to help explain them
"We wanted to buff up some of the weaker stratagems to make them more viable and add more opportunity for variety in loadouts."
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No Cape Left Behind | Helldivers 2 major order wants players to save some kids - their response? Sure, if you give us a new cape
Come on Arrowhead. Do the right thing.
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Patching You In, Sir | Helldivers 2's next patch arrives later this week with over 100 changes and fixes, including visible supply lines and invite-only lobbies
Also, as with warbonds, Arrowhead's planning on prioritising patch quality over quantity going forwards.
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Persistent Carnage | Starship Troopers: Extermination's official release has a mechanic that's long been on my Helldivers 2 wishlist
Starship Troopers: Extermination is stacking up its odds against Helldivers 2, and we're very much intrigued.
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Camo Costumes Coming | Helldivers 2's devs are changing their warbond approach, and the next one, Viper Commandos, drops soon
It's also bringing with it the game's first bit of vehicle customization.
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Rad Reinforcements | Forget mechs, a new Helldivers 2 mod gives Fallout's T-60 power armour to Super Earth's forces
Terminid problem? It's ok, the Brotherhood of Steel's sending some kit to help out.
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Illumi-nice Threads | Helldivers 2 gets cool Fallout, Titanfall 2, and Lethal Company crossovers thanks to a new modding tool
No, this isn't Fortnite. Or is it?