Helldivers 2 Will Be Buffing The Jump Pack Next Patch

Helldivers 2 Will Be Buffing The Jump Pack Next Patch

From TheGamer (Written by Sam Woods) on | OpenCritic

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Yesterday, Helldivers 2 received its "buff everything" patch, which saw 30 different weapons, including the flamethrower, and 11 stratagems receive a boost. This update caused players to flood back to the game.

This is the first time you'll have to pay for new stratagems.

Now, responding to more fan outcries, it looks like another of the game's most popular items will be receiving a buff very soon.

Responding to a fans' question on Twitter asking whether there were plans to lower the Jump Pack's cooldown, Arrowhead Studio's chief creative officer Pilestedt simply said, "We are looking at the Jump Pack next patch", signalling another win for players.

It's clear that a Jump Pack buff was needed. A recent Reddit thread gained serious traction, with players making suggestions as to what Arrowhead could do with the underpowered stratagem.

Currently, the Jump Pack offers a slightly boosted jump and has a long cooldown timer. However, fans have been desperate for it to work more like a traditional jetpack, allowing them to float through the air for longer periods.

A few months back, the team at Arrowhead added the Dark Fluid Jump Pack into Helldivers 2, which offered a higher jump and a...

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