It's no secret that actively engaging with a live-service game can, at times, feel like a full-time endeavor, often pulling you away from other games due to the fear of missing out. It's also no secret that the recent changes in Helldivers 2 have not sat well with a portion of the vocal community, with many actively choosing to protest the nerfs and other updates.
We need to stop using the term for games that simply don't deserve it.
Arrowhead Game Studios, the team behind Helldivers 2, is keenly aware of the dissatisfaction in the community. The Swedish team is not making excuses for the negativity surrounding the live-service breakout hit. But they also want it to be known that it's OK for players to leave and come back down the line.
In a heartfelt comment shared to the Helldivers subreddit, community manager Twinbeard noted that it takes a lot of effort to maintain the game, and even more effort when the team is on holiday. That said, on behalf of Arrowhead, Twinbeard said that the team recognizes that aspects of the game have been "poorly communicated or were a poor outcome caused by time restraints."
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