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Void Interactive ended its relationship with the community manager of Ready or Not after comments made about Charlie Kirk's assassination, emphasizing that such statements do not reflect the company's values and reaffirming their commitment to a respectful community.
A new and expensive Ship Module upgrade in Helldivers 2 is currently bugged, with the developer suggesting players restart the game as a temporary fix while they investigate a permanent solution. The upgrade, Superior Packing Methodology, is not functioning as intended, failing to fully refill support weapons as promised. Arrowhead Studios is also addressing other issues introduced in the Democratic Detonation Warbond update, including a wrongly attributed passive bonus on an armor kit.
Arrowhead Game Studios is addressing delayed and missing medal payouts in Helldivers 2 by overhauling the rewards system after reports of slow or inconsistent deliveries. Community manager Twinbeard acknowledged the issue and assured players that medals for major orders are being shipped, with an overhaul of the system handling these requests planned for the future. While the currency system itself won't change, the delivery system is being revamped to ensure players receive their medals in a timely manner. The update is expected before Thursday, and players are advised to wait for their rewards as the studio works on resolving the situation.
Helldivers 2 players are experiencing frustrating crashes primarily surrounding extraction/end of mission, but a hotfix is on the way before the new Warbond deployment on April 11, according to community manager Twinbeard. In the meantime, players are advised to "hang in there" or take a break until the fix is launched. The bug has been causing interruptions in an otherwise smooth gameplay experience, and the community eagerly awaits the resolution.
Helldivers 2's Major Order to squash the mechanized Automatons is being disrupted by frequent crashes, with over 230,000 players fighting on Durgen. The community manager has acknowledged the issue and announced a hotfix, but recommends letting the game "rest" for now. Despite the challenges, players are determined to complete the Major Order and secure victory.
The developers of Helldivers 2 were surprised when 70% of players joined the fight against the Automatons, despite their initial expectations. The game's Galactic Table divides players between bug hordes and mechanical armies, with most players sticking to their preferred missions. However, a recent unsuccessful assault on the Automaton homebase led to crucial planet losses, prompting a new Major Order for a second chance at victory. Despite some disgruntled players, the introduction of a new heavy armor set offers hope for turning the tide in the ongoing war.
Helldivers 2 players have been warned to stop having snowball fights in the game after it started crashing due to the feature. The developer, Arrowhead, is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Meanwhile, players have received a new Heavy Machine Gun to play with in the ongoing Galactic War, but are still eagerly awaiting the addition of cars to the game.
The developers of Helldivers 2, Arrowhead, have identified lightning guns as the cause of frequent game freezes and advised players to avoid using specific weapons until a patch is deployed. Community manager Baskinator assured players that a fix is in progress and urged patience. Despite the in-game narrative, players are asked to refrain from using the Arc Thrower, Arc Shotgun, and Tesla Tower.
Avalanche Software's community manager, Chandler Wood, has addressed fans' excitement for the upcoming free update to Hogwarts Legacy, setting expectations for the new content and features. While not revealing specifics, Wood emphasized that the update is a small gesture of appreciation for the game's reception and clarified that it won't be a major expansion. The update will bring new content to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC, including a previously exclusive mission and cosmetic set, despite the game's controversial ties to J.K. Rowling.
Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, is responding to player requests for a balance patch to address underperforming weapons in the game's meta. Community manager Baskinator confirmed that they are working on an update to address this issue. As players progress to higher levels and difficulties, certain weapons have been deemed unusable, prompting the need for buffs to weaker options and potentially minor nerfs to the current best-performing ones. This upcoming patch is expected to bring more variety to endgame arsenals and improve the overall gameplay experience.
Helldivers 2 players who engage in XP farming by leaving operations early are not actually negatively affecting the game's progress, as confirmed by the community developers. While this behavior may not be democratic and is only beneficial to the XP farmer, it does not harm other players or impact the game's outcome. The game's community manager had previously provided inaccurate information on this practice, leading to confusion within the community.
Palworld players are unhappy with a recent patch that introduced breeding limitations, preventing them from breeding out negative traits from their Pals. After receiving feedback from the community, the game's developer has confirmed that they will roll back this change in a day or two. It's unclear whether this was an intentional change or a bug, but players will soon be able to resume breeding and cross-breeding Pals to experiment with various passive combinations.
Helldivers 2's community manager was temporarily blocked from Discord after being mistaken for a bot due to the overwhelming number of DMs she received daily from players seeking support. After reaching out to Discord support and receiving no response, both the community manager and the game's creative director publicly called out Discord to rectify the situation. The game's servers have struggled to keep up with its massive success, prompting an emergency hiring spree and a server limit increase to 700,000.
Palworld, developed by Pocketpair, has achieved massive success with eight million copies sold in less than six days and becoming the most-played third-party game on Xbox Game Pass. Despite a drop-off in its active player base, the lead community manager voiced support for players taking breaks, calling discourse about the drop "lazy." The game's initial surge in interest followed by a decrease is a common trend in the gaming industry, and the current active player base of over 300,000 on Steam demonstrates its continued popularity.
Palworld's community manager, Bucky, gently reminds impatient players that it's okay to take breaks from the game and play other games while waiting for updates, dismissing the discourse about the game's supposed decline as "lazy." Bucky reassures players that new content will come but emphasizes that game development takes time, and it's normal for players to come and go. The reminder comes as Palworld surpasses 19 million players, with the game's success sparking discussions about its update pace and player retention.