Lo, the long-awaited update for Helldivers 2 hath arrived, much to the delight of eager players. This update brings forth massive changes to the realm of Stratagems, the cosmic map, lobbies, and more. Patch 01.000.400 hath been unleashed upon the land, with its extensive notes detailing the alterations. Of particular note are the adjustments to weaker Stratagems, such as the mighty Orbital Gatling Barrage, now bestowed with increased fire rate, more rounds, greater armor penetration, and reduced cooldown. The stalwart MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun hath been empowered to deal more projectile damage and reload swifter, though its fire rate hath been slightly reduced.
In pursuit of balance, the goal of these changes hath been to ensure that all Stratagems shine with equal radiance. The decree proclaims, “With these balance changes we wanted to buff up some of the weaker Stratagems to make them more viable and add more possibility for variety in the loadouts. We also changed a few to make them more consistent, but the goal was to keep a similar or higher power level.”
Behold, the galactic map hath undergone a transformation with the unveiling of supply lines. Originally obscured for clarity’s sake, these supply lines, in response to player entreaties, now illuminate the path to planets ripe for conflict. Furthermore, the origin of attacks hath been revealed, allowing players insight into enemy machinations. With this knowledge, players may sever the tendrils of invasion at their source.
A new era hath dawned with the advent of invite-only lobbies, granting select souls access to exclusive realms. Further tweaks have been wrought upon weather effects, super sample spawning, and the dreaded fire tornadoes. The full majesty of the patch notes beckons thee to peruse them, promising an improved and seamless gameplay experience. ‘Tis a fortuitous time indeed, as a new major order beckons players to a crossroads where they must choose between saving innocent lives or forging new weaponry.