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Helldivers 2 Patch Fixes Warbond Weapon Issues and Scope Glitches

Feb 11, 2025 11:22 AM

Helldivers 2 has received a crucial patch (01.002.103) that addresses some unexpected issues with weapons from the Servants of Freedom warbond, particularly focusing on the LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle and the GP-31 Ultimatum. These adjustments were necessary as both weapons were shipped with incorrect file versions. The Double-Edge Sickle's armor penetration mechanics have been reworked for a better risk/reward dynamic, while the Ultimatum underwent balancing to reduce its ammunition accessibility. Additionally, the update includes fixes for a misaligned scope aim-center and other notable bugs, enhancing overall gameplay for this cooperative shooting experience.

What changes were made in Helldivers 2's latest patch?

The latest patch for Helldivers 2 fixed weapon balancing issues for the LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle and the GP-31 Ultimatum, adjusted their armor penetration capabilities, and corrected a bug affecting the scope aim-center. Overall gameplay improvements were also made to enhance player experience.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative twin-stick shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, where players must team up to fight against the Illuminate while completing missions across various planets. The game is renowned for its mix of humor, intense combat mechanics, and a quirky narrative style. The introduction of warbond weapons adds layers of strategy, making updates and balance patches critical for maintaining player engagement and enjoyment.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-02-11 11:42:11
Nice to see Arrowhead staying on top of things with these weapon tweaks—balancing the Double-Edge Sickle and Ultimatum should make them feel more distinct and rewarding in the chaos of battle. Fixing that scope misalignment is a solid QoL win, too; nothing worse than losing a clutch shot to a technical hiccup
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-02-11 11:36:13
It's always refreshing to see devs fine-tuning the balance in games like Helldivers 2, especially when it comes to riskreward mechanics—those tweaks to the Double-Edge Sickle sound like they’ll make it way more satisfying to use. Plus, fixing that scope misalignment is a small but *huge* win for anyone who’s ever missed a shot because of wonky aim
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