Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt agrees with fans that game balance updates have occasionally gone too far.
Helldivers 2 is one of Sony's most popular games right now, and the new Polar Patriots Warbond is out. Because of the game's popularity and recent negative reception to updates, Arrowhead Game Studios' responses to feedback and PlayStation's approach to PC gaming fans have been the topic of frequent discussion.
Following the release of the Polar Patriots Warbond, gamers are excited about seeing all the new areas and weapons. Although players are looking forward to the additions in the game, some have had some criticisms about the way that Helldivers 2 weapon balance is implemented.
Fans have suggested that the most fun weapons get nerfed and lose their appeal. Johan Pilestedt has responded to player criticism of balance changes, agreeing with the fan sentiment that «every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed.» Pilestedt has been listening to player feedback, as evidenced by his willingness to let players vote on the release date of the Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond, and Arrowhead Game Studios has been focusing on understanding fan reception to anything that might cause more friction surrounding the experience of Helldivers 2.
In response to feedback, the developer intends to reevaluate its approach to releasing balance updates. Helldivers 2 has been embroiled in controversy lately.