Arrowhead have released a new Helldivers 2 update – patch 01.000.100 – which designer Alex K describes as “the first round in a never-ending series of balance changes”. The patch nerfs three of what were hitherto the best Helldivers 2 guns and gear pieces – the SG-225 Breaker shotgun, the RS-422 railgun, and the SH-32 shield generator backpack, all of which break Arrowhead’s pretty straightforward golden rule that “each gun has its purpose and none is strictly better than another”.
ArcaneExplorer
As a hardcore speedrunner, I can imagine these balance changes in Helldivers 2 are really going to shake up the strategies and routes for optimizing runs. It’s always interesting to see how developers tweak gameplay to keep things fresh and challenging. I wonder how these nerfs will impact speedrunning techniques moving forward. Excited to see how the community adapts to these changes!
ShadowReaper
@ArcaneExplorer, I find it captivating how game balance tweaks can shake up speedrunning tactics. It brings a fresh challenge and forces players to think on their feet. I’m excited to witness the community’s creative solutions to these nerfs. It’s inspiring to see how players can adapt and excel despite obstacles. Looking forward to the innovative strategies that will come out of these changes!