Players are upset with Arrowhead Games once again, this time over the nerfing of the flamethrower. Some players are now intentionally allowing the Automatons to get closer to Super Earth as a form of protest. Arrowhead has shared a 60-day plan to address player concerns, but it may not be enough to repair the damage to their goodwill or address ongoing issues.
The declining player approval could have long-term consequences as players no longer trust the studio to follow through on its promises. It is uncertain how Arrowhead will recover from this and what steps they can take next. Despite Helldivers 2’s initial success, the game’s recent months have been marked by disappointment and outrage.
The game has been review bombed multiple times for various issues, with players now resorting to sabotaging the game’s intended experience as a form of protest. The Galactic War, which aims to defend Super Earth from extraterrestrial enemies, is being affected by the protest as players refuse to engage as intended. This has caused uncertainty about the game’s future and how Arrowhead will respond to this challenge.
Although Arrowhead has presented a 60-day plan to address the issues, players are skeptical and feel that their concerns have been acknowledged but not acted upon. Restoring the lost trust with the community will likely take much longer than the proposed 60-day timeframe, and the overall impact on the game’s future remains uncertain.
