Helldivers 2 has become a significant phenomenon in the gaming industry, maintaining its position as the top-grossing game on Steam for the fourth consecutive week, with Supermarket Simulator climbing 30 places behind it. The game's unique 'hugging' strategy has captivated players, contributing to its growing popularity. Developers are keen on avoiding common live-service game mistakes, focusing on balance and community feedback. Recent updates have targeted overpowered weapons, introducing balance changes and environmental hazards, while also buffing underutilized weapons like the flamethrower, now buffed by 50%, making it a formidable choice. Industry analysts are astounded by the game's sales curve, with Helldivers 2 surpassing the $200 million gross mark and sales increasing again. The developers' approach to balancing, emphasizing the importance of stratagems over primary weapon power, has sparked discussions within the community.
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Helldivers 2 dev on complaints that primary weapons are underpowered: "This is very much intentional, you need to rely on your Stratagems" https://t.co/U4Yx9H82iE
Helldivers 2 balancing guru explains why 'Don't Nerf, Only Buff' is a bad idea: 'I believe players are scared of nerfs because it will ruin the fantasy of a weapon, ruin their fun." https://t.co/f6m05ohQT8
Helldivers 2 balance lead says the "don't nerf, only buff" approach is a horrible idea as the community reacts to top weapon nerfs https://t.co/TOV05gtY2B
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We want to continue our trend of clearly communicating what's going on with @helldivers2, so here are detailed design thoughts around why we did balance changes to weapons the way we did, presented by @arrowheadgs old-timer @PatrikLasota. https://t.co/9hLeCKTGde
Helldivers 2 just buffed the flamethrower by a democracy-spreading 50% and now it's a monster that cooks Chargers right in their shells https://t.co/41lvak2RUB
The best gun in Helldivers 2 is actually this underrated gem, according to a dedicated cache of players https://t.co/iNVk768JKS
Helldivers 2 dev lays out Arrowhead's strategy for buffing and nerfing the game's guns: "Powerful weapons can't be too versatile, versatile weapons can't be too powerful". https://t.co/P1RTEGSwvn
According to a recent report by @simoncarless, Palworld has generated nearly $500 million since its release on Steam, while Helldivers 2 has surpassed the $200 million gross mark. Here's more information: https://t.co/P2TEGO5GlY #gameindustry #games #palworld #helldivers2 https://t.co/LWTxOnzkzp
As players digest the new Helldivers 2 patch, the game's developer calls on them to give the balance changes a chance. https://t.co/qGbQiT9yod https://t.co/EvO9c8Qm8m
Helldivers 2 update nerfs its strongest weapons, adds environmental hazards "I implore you not to compare a changed item with its older version, but to evaluate the existing one as it is and see if it still has a place in your heart." https://t.co/jPWfveHlU2 #Helldivers2 https://t.co/WXVJwJPmpn
As Helldivers 2 gets the first of "a never-ending series of balance changes," devs say they know "having your favorite toy nerfed absolutely sucks" https://t.co/pL927lFvMT
Helldivers 2's first big balance patch targets the game's most OP weapons with ammo and armor piercing deductions https://t.co/X1S6VEPeGx
It’s difficult to think of any game in recent memory that has united a player base quite like Helldivers 2. Here's why more live service games need to follow in its footsteps. https://t.co/LIeltG2pOc
Helldivers 2 sales curve is "rare and amazing," says gobsmacked industry analyst: "I feel like Steve Irwin sighting a rare bird." https://t.co/rsTG3MCw06
So... Helldivers 2 sales are actually increasing. Again. This game just refuses to stop! https://t.co/FOc42yYn01 #Repost #Sony #PS5 #PC #Helldivers #Sales
Helldivers 2 developers want to avoid one big, common live-service game mistake they see in other titles https://t.co/FrbSj1sUTc https://t.co/ScS9fcUWna
Helldivers 2 Hugging Strategy Is the Most Wholesome Yet https://t.co/nlfWVAgA4w https://t.co/onqcW5DQOE
Helldivers 2 remains top-grossing game on Steam for 4th consecutive week, Supermarket Simulator climbs 30 places https://t.co/8rSALUHrts #gamedev #gamedevelopment #steam #indiedev
Helldivers 2 players have found a killer new strategy: hugging. Here's how it works: https://t.co/D1YKvLeLvm https://t.co/IoylcTzJGo