Helldivers 2 Update: Defense missions easier, but Suicide, Impossible, and Helldive missions now more challenging

Helldivers 2 has received a patch that adjusts the difficulty of various mission types in response to player feedback. The patch numbered 01.000.009, which was released over the weekend, makes defense missions slightly easier while ramping up the challenge on Suicide, Impossible, and Helldive difficulties. The modifications are a direct response to the player difficulty when facing Automaton enemies. Additionally, Eradicate missions have increased in difficulty but players are now allotted more time to complete them, with the timer extending to 15 minutes. Besides balancing, the patch also includes fixes for several crash issues and matchmaking improvements to enhance connectivity. Gamers who enjoy Helldivers 2's engaging cooperative play and challenging missions will find these updates significant as they continue to dive into the game's strategic and fast-paced combat scenarios.

The latest Helldivers 2 patch made defense missions easier, increased difficulty on Suicide, Impossible, and Helldive levels and made Eradicate missions tougher but extended the mission timer to 15 mins. Additionally, there were various bug fixes and matchmaking improvements.

Helldivers 2 is an intense cooperative shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios that builds upon its predecessor's legacy. Set in a satirical dystopian future where a militaristic society battles for the survival of humanity, players work together to complete difficult missions against various enemy factions. The game is well-regarded for its challenging gameplay which requires teamwork and strategy, with a focus on player freedom to choose their loadouts and methods for completing objectives. Its procedural generation of levels and high replayability have been a significant draw for its community.