"Helldivers 2 Devs Address Community Backlash and Plan Game Balancing Changes"
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The release of a patch for Helldivers 2 led to community outrage over weapon nerfs, exacerbated by dismissive comments from Arrowhead developers on Reddit. Fans criticized the studio for poor communication, prompting CEO Johan Pilestedt to denounce the behavior and take internal measures. Despite the controversy, Pilestedt confirmed the studio's independence and revealed the game's impressive revenue.
Topics:technology#arrowhead#community-backlash#developer-response#helldivers-2#video-game-controversy#video-games
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