Following the controversy surrounding Helldivers 2’s “Escalation of Freedom” update, gamers who expressed disappointment with the changes are now breathing a sigh of relief as a new patch has been rolled out, which appears to mark the beginning of Arrowhead’s efforts to address community concerns.
For those unfamiliar with the situation, the studio previously outlined a 60-day plan to implement modifications that would bring the game more in line with what most players expect. At first glance, this update appears to be a significant step forward.
The latest patch, 01.001.004, delivers substantial enhancements to various mechanics that have been causing frustration among voice chat gamers in recent times, as outlined in its detailed notes.
Arrowhead has decreased the explosion radius of tentacles’ stabbing capacity and lightweight rockets, addressing concerns about extreme ragdolling caused by Impaler and Automaton enemies firing gentle rockets. This change aims to alleviate the issue, with ongoing work focused on further refining ragdoll behavior overall.
Another forthcoming adjustment will likely have far-reaching implications: a fix designed to prevent flamethrower particles from ignoring enemies, thereby allowing for more effective bug barbecuing, even as Arrowhead continues to work on a solution for chain fences obstructing flamer fire.
The rectification of the glitch that enables the Impaler’s tentacles to relentlessly pursue players in certain scenarios is indeed both unsettling and comical, alongside various instances of crashes. Additionally, you can now detonate mines by shooting at them if they’re situated perilously close to hazardous objects.
Arrowhead’s engineers are currently working on addressing several key issues, including the fact that enemies in Private Orders and Eradicate missions do not contribute to progress when they die from bleeding out, as well as the anomaly where Bile Titans remain invulnerable to headshots.
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