First major patch of Helldivers 2's 60-day plan is a huge list of changes designed to do two things: Keep divers alive for longer, and kill Bots and Bugs much quicker
Oil will be spilled, and bugs will be squashed

After a run of daily patch note teases, Arrowhead has finally released the first major 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Helldivers 2 update that forms part of the studio's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:60-day plan to bring some fun back into the game.
The chonky tome comes in at 4,500 words, which you can read on now, but some of the bigger changes relate to you specifically and you can read about them in these 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Helldivers 2 patch notes. Arrowhead is tweaking damage mechanics to ensure the hurt that Helldivers - you, essentially - get is more consistent over time. Bonus headshot damage is dow🐓n to 50% from 100%, but, to compensate, you'll take increased damage to other parts of the body.
"Our intent is to preserve the intensity of the gameplay while minimizing frustrati🦩ng situations where sudden headshots cause large damage spikes," Arrowhead explains.
Naturally, ♏all the bugs and bots out there will also feel a difference to the damage they take. When it came to squashing bugs, Arrowhead notes that grunts relied on primary or anti-take weapons that "haven't always performed as expected." Additionally, "with the overwhelming presence of Bile Titans and Chargers," many weapons became invalidated.
To make bugs more squashable, Arrowhead has reworked armor penetration, anti-tank weapons, enemy armoꦆr and health values.
"Our goal is to improve the effectiveness of weapons such as the Autocannon, Heavy Machine Gun, Flamethrower, and Anti-Materiel Rifle against heavily armored enemies," Arrowhead says. "Although they may not be as effective as specialized anti-tank weapons, they are now more viable choices making your loadouts more versatile, fostering bette𝐆r team collaboration anꦬd planning."
As for bots, Hulks should now be less Hulk-y and more vulnerable to a wider range of weapons. On top of that, the Devastator and Gunship will now have a more "limited" supply of rockets to make fighting t🌠hem less opp🐠ressive.
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There are plenty of other changes, too - like buffs to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:iconic Eagle Bomb and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Flamethrowers - though🐈 you'll likely be familiar if you've been kee♔ping up with the game.
Moving forward, Arrowhead is keen to stress that this update is merely the first step to making the game more fun to play, with pꦛlenty more to come.
"We want to assure you that your feedback remains essential to us," the studio says. "Please share your thoughts on these updates, as we are actively listening. We❀ plan to conduct another balance pass by Day 60 of our commitment to ensure we're aligning with what you need for the best possible experience and to address any concerns or adjustments required.
"You😼r insights will be invaluable in refining these changes and making sure the game remains engaging and enjoyable for everyone."

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