Helldivers, it’s finally happening! We now have a weapon customization option in Helldivers 2 Galactic Emergency, the new update for Helldivers 2. The weapons have always been present, but the customization options, never. As a third-person shooter game, players have long wanted the ability to customize their weapons, may it be their scope, laser, flashlight, or magazine. And additionally, there are many more features to uncover. In this blog, let’s explore Helldivers 2 new update: weapon customization, enemies, and more.
Weapon Customization in Helldivers 2
Now, we’ve finally received what we’ve always wanted in Helldivers 2 – weapon customization! You might be wondering which weapons can be customized: melee weapons, pistols, primaries, or support? The answer, for now, is that players can only customize their primary weapons, which brings both good and bad news.
The Design Director, Niklas Malmborg, mentioned in a recent video that they might add attachments for all other weapon types, including sidearms and melee weapons, in the future. But for the time being, we can only customize our primary weapons.
As you progress and unlock different attachments, you’ll be able to tailor your weapon according to your preferences and combat style. The customization options differ from weapon to weapon. For example, for the weapons with the most attachments, players can change their magazine, muzzle, underbarrel, optics, scope, adjust ammo capacity, and, most importantly, skins and patterns.
New Illuminate Enemies in Helldivers 2
Stingray Jet Fighters: These swift jet fighters provide the Illuminate with air superiority, actively spotting Helldivers and delivering precise open-fire runs. This makes them a high-priority target for any advancing ground team.
Crescent Overseer: Unlike standard Illuminate units, the Crescent Overseer can unleash barrages that bypass cover, forcing Helldivers to constantly reposition and rethink their defensive strategies to avoid being caught in the blast radius.
Fleshmob: A disturbing bio-engineered creation, the Fleshmob is a physically imposing brute composed of discarded Voteless parts. Its strength and durability require concentrated firepower and coordination from Helldivers to overcome this formidable battlefield presence.
Other New Updates
The major update in Helldivers 2 includes the new customization options and the newly revealed illuminated enemies. Besides these, there are also minor updates and fixes, which include:
- Weapon Balancing: Improved weapon balancing with better spread, drag, sway, weapon stamina cost, and, most importantly, damage.
- Grenade and Flank: Increased shrapnel spawned from 30 to 35 and 25 to 30, respectively.
- Fire and Flamethrowers: Increased magazine capacity for the FLAM-66 Torcher and the FLAM-40 Flamethrower for more fire damage and burn effects over time.
- Close Hit: Most heavy enemies will now be defeated by a close hit instead of a direct hit, except for the Factory Strider.
- Health for Dropships: With the addition of health, the Ultimatum can now destroy dropships once their shields are down.
Summary
The new update for Helldivers 2 The Galactic Emergency is now live. With this update, players can finally customize their primary weapons and adapt them according to their combat style. Additionally, three new illuminated enemies are introduced to the game. These enemies are now tougher to defeat. Along with these major additions, there are several minor updates, such as weapon balancing, crashes, and miscellaneous fixes.
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