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With mechs finally available for players to pilot,Helldivers 2fans are already disappointed by the underwhelming launch of the EXO-45 exosuits within the game. The newest release from Arrowhead Game Studios has already seen massive success within just a month of its release, selling millions of units across its PC and PS5 versions. Arrowhead would reportHelldivers 2had sold 3 million unitsless than three weeks following its debut, becoming one of Steam’s best-selling games. Now, a new addition to the game has left players conflicted.
While mechs inHelldivers 2had been the subject of numerous leaks and datamines, Arrowhead just recently added the mech suits to the game tied to a new event. An event revealed by Arrowhead tasked players with liberating the planet of Tien Kwan, an objective that players quickly fulfilled to unlock mechs within the game.Helldivers 2would subsequently debut the first of its pilotable mechs, the EXO-45 Patriot exosuits, available both in certain missions and for purchase from the Requisitions terminal. However, the new mechs are seeing mixed reception from fans.
Fans Disappointed by Helldivers 2’s New Mechs
As reported by Dexerto, the debut of the playable mechs inHelldivers 2has been met with some negative backlash from fans. Many have calledHelldivers 2’s highly-anticipated mechsweak within the game, suggesting that the health totals afforded to the exosuits does not make them very durable in combat. One fan pointed out that the “spikey plants” withinHelldivers 2can damage or destroy the mechs, while another suggested the mechs are bugged to be able to hit themselves with rockets. One player even said that the mechs don’t boast any more durability than in-game boxes.
While the launch of mechs has been largely seen as disappointing inHelldivers 2, fans did have plenty of suggestions about how to improve the exosuits. Many have called for an “upgrade” system forHelldivers 2’s mechs, allowing fans to customize their mechs and add abilities like jumping and dashing. Some fans have suggested that an “explosion resistance” upgrade could help to combat the mech suits' natural fragility within the game. The ability tocustomize the weapons onHelldivers' mechswas also a popular request, with players choosing between miniguns, rocket launchers, and heavy artillery.
The early success ofHelldivers 2has already excited fans about what’s to come in the future of the shooter. Arrowhead has continued toadd new content toHelldivers 2in the weeks following its launch, bringing additional weapons and gameplay mechanics to the shooter. The developer has also been quick to address bugs withinHelldivers 2, fixing issues like a bug allowing players to use unlimited Strategems within their matches.Helldivers 2looks to sustain its early momentum with plenty more on the way from the shooter.
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