Helldivers 2 has many weapons and items that fans think need better balancing. It’s been a while since the last balance patch, but Arrowhead, the developer, has confirmed they are working on it.
They want to take their time to make sure the changes are good decisions. There’s no specific timeframe yet, but the Helldivers 2 community manager mentioned that a fix for one of the most frustrating weapons should be in the “next big patch.”
One weapon that players think needs a major improvement is the 500KG bomb. Many believe it needs a big buff.
As for upcoming content, fans are excited about the arrival of the Illuminate alien race. Leaks have shown a first look at the Illuminate gauntlet and a four-armed enemy from the Illuminate.
There is a lot to look forward to in Helldivers 2. New content is always welcome, but fans are also focused on how to better balance the game. The spear, in particular, has been complained about for months, but a fix is said to be on the way.
Helldivers 2’s Latest Patch
Reddit user uglisaft_ shared a screenshot where Helldivers 2 community manager, Twinbeard, suggested a fix for the spear is coming.
When asked for an update about the spear, Twinbeard responded, “I believe it is, yes. Fixed in the next big patch, that is.”
Fans are happy to hear this, but “next big patch” makes it unclear when the fix will arrive. It might come with the next update Arrowhead is working on, or it could come with a future update before the next Premium Warbond, as some Reddit users have guessed.
Many fans are tired of waiting and want the spear fixed as soon as possible. Former community manager, Spitz, said two months ago that a fix for the spear was tested and coming soon, but the problem still exists.
Fans have responded with comments like “believe it when I see it” and “Sure it is. Just like it was fixed last time. It’s been over a month since it was ‘fixed 17 days ago’.” Hopefully, the fix for the spear comes soon.
If you don’t know what the issue with the spear is, since the game’s launch, fans have complained about its lock-on feature.
Players have reported on Reddit that the spear lock-on is inconsistent. Sometimes it works perfectly, but many times it keeps switching between locking on and losing the target.
Fans agree that the lock-on is messed up because it often fails to lock on to things that are stationary and not blocked. This is a big problem because a successful lock-on is essential for the weapon’s effectiveness.
The spear can “one-shot bile titans,” but only with a successful headshot lock-on. Otherwise, it just removes back armor and deals 30% of the titan’s health.