Helldivers 2's new patch goes weapons-free on buffing and nerfing Stratagems, plus improving the Galactic War table with new supply lines
How has the durability and targeting functionality of the rocket sentry been enhanced in the latest update?
In the latest update for Helldivers 2, the durability of the rocket sentry has been significantly improved, with an 80% increase. Additionally, the targeting functionality has been enhanced by prioritizing larger targets and reducing spread. This means that the rocket sentry is now more effective and resilient in combat situations, allowing for greater strategic variety in the game.
What specific changes were made to the Stratagems in the new Helldivers 2 patch?
The new Helldivers 2 patch brought several changes to the Stratagems. Some of the notable changes include:
- Rocket, machine gun, autocannon, gatling, and mortar sentries have been tweaked4.
- Durability of all sentry turrets has been increased by 80%.
- Decreased spread for rocket sentry and prioritized larger targets.
- Machine gun sentry's cooldown has been reduced from 180 to 120 seconds.
- Orbital gatling, orbital precision, and orbital airburst have decreased cooldown times.
- Anti-personnel and incendiary mines have received a damage boost.
- Rocket pods now have improved targeting and armor penetration.
- Eruptor's damage has been increased from 420 to 570 per shot.
The main goal of these balance changes is to buff up some of the weaker Stratagems, make them more viable, and add more variety to player loadouts.
What are the changes to environmental factors like fog and natural hazards in the game's latest patch?
The latest patch for Helldivers 2 has introduced several changes to environmental factors, such as fog and natural hazards. Firstly, the fog on various planets has been tweaked to be less harsh and dense, making it easier for players to navigate and reducing the amount of constant fighting. Additionally, Fire Tornadoes will now move in more random directions instead of actively hunting players, and Tremors have had their spawning adjusted to feel more randomized. These changes aim to improve gameplay and create a more immersive experience for players.