In a gesture guaranteed to see smiles return to the faces of the devoted Helldivers 2 community, Arrowhead Game Studios has released patch 01.002.203, which finally addresses the extensively reported Autocannon reload bug. As detailed in an earlier Game Rant piece, this patch is a welcome for players who have been enduring the frustrating issue since launch.
The Autocannon, the heavy support weapon, had a bug which made the gun not reload under some circumstances. The bug did not only reduce the firepower of the weapon, but it also destroyed the flow of the battle since random stupid loss of player life had them showered with waves of enemy forces. With a co-op action game and tough missions, this bug was always a pain in the neck of the community.
The quick reaction of Arrowhead shows that they are interested in the issues of their community. In a period when post-launch support makes games be champions or wrecks, this zeal says a lot about the commitment of a studio in releasing a fun and silky experience. Fixing the Autocannon glitch and declaring fixing the gameplay tells a lot about the potential to utilize it again to fix small bugs and tweaks in this update.
The Helldivers 2 player base, which is infamous for their ruthless fervor and outspoken displeasure, has indeed been responsible for the revelation of the issue and the pressure to get it resolved as quickly as possible. The collective pressure of complaining players and the clear articulation of their experience have made it easy for Arrowhead to identify and fix the problem.
With the Autocannon again in its original role, players can again rely on its explosive firepower to turn the tables of war against alien infestation that is ravaging the galaxy. This patch is a testament to continuous dialogue between gamers and developers as a testament to the pivotal role that gamers play in determining the way of gaming experience. As Helldivers 2 keeps expanding and developing, it is evident that Arrowhead Game Studios listens to what people say and tries to make the game good and rewarding for everyone.
