Helldivers 2 Leak: Developer Response to Weapon Buff Speculations
Exciting Changes for Helldivers 2
The big week for Helldivers 2 is here! Tomorrow marks a significant update that delivers extensive balance changes and fixes. Following shortly, a new Warbond will help players fight for democracy with enhanced weaponry. Arrowhead has acknowledged a major leak hinting at secret weapon buffs that fans are eager to decipher.
Community Dissecting the Leak
In a recent video by Arrowhead for Helldivers 2, fans spotted blurry patch notes that may reveal potential buffs. Although these have not been confirmed, the community has surged to highlight possible changes based on the obscured details.
- Scythe: Recoil removed, sight upgraded to a more powerful scope, and cool-down improved.
- Crossbow: Explosion radius increased by 50%, with doubled damage output.
- Eruptor: Now features more but smaller shrapnel.
- Defender: Slight damage increase.
- Diligence: Damage incremented significantly from 125 to 160.
Developer's Take on the Leak
On Discord, community manager Twinbeard expressed that Arrowhead is aware of the leak, and rather than being upset, they view it as a testament to the community's engagement and skill. This perspective may hint at more positive interactions between the developers and players in the future.
Stay tuned for the full patch notes that will elaborate on these updates
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