Update on Helldivers 2: Persistent bugs and subpar performance tarnish the otherwise commendable update, with Arrowhead's CEO admitting that 'technical debt' is hindering progress.
Helldivers 2 Developer Addresses Technical Issues and Upcoming Hotfix
In a recent turn of events, Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer behind Helldivers 2, has acknowledged the game's technical issues and plans to address them with an upcoming hotfix. The game, published by Sony, has been facing issues such as large PC file size, performance problems, framerate drops, and crashes during gameplay.
These issues have not gone unnoticed, with CEO Shams Jorjani spending hours responding to complaints about the game's instability in the Helldivers Discord. Jorjani admits that Helldivers 2 has accumulated "technical debt" over time, and a fix for immediate issues is being prepared.
However, the developer prefers not to have a performance-only update but will do so if necessary. Every update for Helldivers 2 aims to be a health update, according to the developer. The speed of past hotfixes suggests that the new one might arrive by the end of the week, although no timeframe has been provided.
Morgan Park, a staff writer for PC Gamer, has been following the game's progress, focusing on the latest shooters and their communities. Park reports that some players are experiencing framerate drops before and during missions, and several are crashing during gameplay. There are also issues with respawning on top of levels, leading to falling to one's death.
Despite the challenges, the developer remains optimistic about the planned hotfix, which aims to squash the most pressing problems. The update, named the "Into the Unjust" update, introduces new missions in Terminid strongholds and cave systems, featuring encounters with acid-spitting bug dragons.
One persistent bug causing horribly staticky and loud audio still needs to be addressed, and the developer acknowledges that no single update can tackle all technical debt in Helldivers 2. Jorjani indicates that he would prefer to avoid an "Operation Health" update focusing solely on performance, but the team is ready to take whatever steps are necessary to improve the game's technical state, which Jorjani acknowledges is not satisfactory.
In addition to his work at PC Gamer, Morgan Park also writes general news, reviews, features, guides, and bad jokes in Slack. As the developer continues to work on improving Helldivers 2, players can stay updated on the game's progress through sources like PC Gamer and the Helldivers Discord.
