Helldivers 2 is an incredible game, there’s no doubt about that, but one aspect that developer Arrowhead Studios has promised to re-evaluate is the implementation of the “auto-climb” mechanic that has frustrated many since launch. To help facilitate more tactical gameplay without sacrificing too much in the way of speed, Helldivers 2 incorporates a system that allows players to automatically vault onto or over an obstacle that gets in their way while sprinting. While it works most of the time, when it decides to grow a mind of its own the consequences can be extremely annoying.

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Helldivers 2 is an incredible game, there’s no doubt about that, but one aspect that developer Arrowhead Studios has promised to re-evaluate is the implementation of the “auto-climb” mechanic that has frustrated many since launch. To help facilitate more tactical gameplay without sacrificing too much in the way of speed, Helldivers 2 incorporates a system that allows players to automatically vault onto or over an obstacle that gets in their way while sprinting. While it works most of the time, when it decides to grow a mind of its own the consequences can be extremely annoying.