Helldivers 2 Just Got Even More Patriotic: Flag Impalements and Bot Invasions!
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
A new Helldivers 2 patch lets you impale enemies with flags and buffs a bunch of weapons just in time for the Automatons to start attacking the Democracy Space Station. It's all kicking off!
Right, listen up, Helldivers! Arrowhead just dropped patch 01.003.200, and it's a proper mixed bag of delightful chaos. The big news? You can now stick the Masters of Ceremony warbond's One True Flag directly into your enemies. Dead or alive. I'm not kidding. Apparently, it took a "surprising amount of code" to make this happen, which just makes me wonder what kind of dark rituals are involved in flag-based combat.
But that's not all, mate. While you were busy perfecting your flag-stabbing technique (and let's be honest, who wouldn't be?), the Automatons have decided to get their act together and target the Democracy Space Station. Yep, that vital floating hunk of metal we've been relying on since last year is under threat. They're hitting Claorell, Tarsh, and Gaellivare first, and Arrowhead reckons this is just the opening salvo. So, sharpen your bayonets (more on that in a sec) and prepare for a good ol' fashioned defense of democracy!
Now, about those bayonets… Patch 01.003.200 isn't just about flags and space stations. It's also crammed with weapon balancing tweaks. The devs have fiddled with everything from ragdoll recovery time (you'll get up faster after being flung about like a toy) to chest injury bleed damage (apparently, it was so low it was basically non-existent). But the real magic is in the buffs to stunning, bayonet stagger (stab away, Helldivers!), and the fire-starting capabilities of weapons like the Flame Sentry. Sounds like someone’s about to have a very bad, very crispy day.
Arrowhead's design director Niklas Malmborg and senior designer Patrik 'Fluffy' Lasorta even put out a video breaking down the changes. Always good to see the faces behind the carnage, eh?
Frankly, I'm all for it. More ways to spread managed democracy are always welcome in my book. But let's not get carried away. Remember, even with pointier flags and buffed flame sentries, those Automatons are still a menace. Keep your wits about you, Helldivers, and for Super Earth's sake, don't forget to salute the flag (after you've impaled something with it, naturally).
Tags: Helldivers 2, Patch Notes, Automatons, Democracy, Gameplay
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun