Helldivers 2 Devs Face Toxic Threats, Plan to Slow Update Pace

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Helldivers 2's creative director Johan Pilestedt has called out toxic players for issuing threats to the game's staff, highlighting the challenges of managing a large and diverse player base. Despite the game's success, the studio is grappling with the negative behavior of some community members, which has been exacerbated by frustrations over game balance and features. Arrowhead Game Studios is working on strategies to handle this toxicity and maintain a positive community environment.
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