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Helldivers 2 support agent says "there's no balance team" at Arrowhead because "it's all a team effort": "No dev gets to just change whatever they want without oversight"

"People don't really have any idea how things actually work behind the scenes"

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As death threats derail Helldivers 2's wholesome D10 challenge, Sony and Arrowhead address “increasing hostility in the community”: “We do not tolerate threats of violence, harassment, or doxxing”

"Humans are not the enemy, Helldivers"

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Helldivers 2 passes 150,000 players on Steam for the first time in months thanks to Cyborgs, who may actually be the good guys: "I'd be playing for the Cyborg faction if given the option"

They're pretty convincing

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How to vote in Helldivers 2

Decide amongst your fellow divers what the Democracy Space Station will do.

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Helldivers 2 Cyborgs hack Arrowhead socials, post propaganda recreating the game's intro but with evil humans killing innocent robot children: "Think if you were in our place"

"Tell your leaders to stop this mindless war"

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Helldivers 2 has a tank now

Alright, it's technically a tank destroyer. Sorry, tank enthusiasts.

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Helldivers 2 grunts, your tank awaits: Completely "pancake" Automatons threatening democracy with "new heavy-hitting" Bastion Tank

"In the wrong hands this symbol of peace would become a weapon of total annihilation – a threat to freedom itself"

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After a short delay, Helldivers 2's stealthy Redacted Regiment Warbond finally sneaks in game this week as Arrowhead confirms "we were able to resolve the issue" holding it back

Kept you waiting, huh?

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Helldivers 2's upcoming Redacted Regiment Warbond has been delayed indefinitely as Arrowhead finds a "key issue that didn't meet our standards for a release"

So stealthy that it isn't even appearing on time

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The next Helldivers 2 warbond brings suppressed weapons and stealth tech to turn your helldives into sneaking missions

Democracy secured via OSP.

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Helldivers 2 High Command gets passive aggressive over how much we suck on magma planets, but don't worry, at least the Killzone collab is returning

"Millions of legally-mandated volunteers" are being taken from prison to make up for divers' shortcomings

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Helldivers 2 boss says morale at Arrowhead is "much better now" following Into the Unjust blowback as "Steam score is trending upwards" and "development is progressing"

The Into the Unjust update seemed to cause some serious performance issues, but things are on the up and up

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Helldivers 2 creative director gives a shoutout to new fan film he "really enjoyed," and the movie's producer is "honored" by the Arrowhead lead's support

Johan Pilestedt asks fans to check out the production

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Citizens of Super Earth, rejoice: Helldivers movie moves forward with Fast and Furious director

Let's hope it's not a box office (hell)bomb

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Arrowhead's next game "won't be something that's too far off from" Helldivers 2, creative lead says: "We're looking to continue the legacy of what we've created"

Johan Pilestedt wants fans to "recognize the DNA" of what came before in the studio's next game

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Arrowhead creative lead agrees with Helldivers 2 players, calls the game "a never-ending ping pong between 'it's so over' and 'we're so back,'" but says "we're trying to get better with each update"

Johan Pilestedt tips his hat to the Helldivers 2 community's definition

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Missing Helldivers 2 performance and balance patch was delayed by "last-minute" issue, Arrowhead says – now targeting "end of this week, with staff ready to work over the weekend if needed"

"We’re doing everything we can to deliver it this week"

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'Remember Beach': Arrowhead has awarded thousands of 'inexplicably dedicated' Helldivers 2 players with a commemorative 'Avengement Day' after they ignored High Command to save a planet reminiscent of Halo Reach

Master Chief, you mind telling me what you're doing on Seyshel Beach?

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Helldivers 2 players melt down, accuse Arrowhead of becoming a real-life Ministry of Truth over YouTube drama, and get a response from the CEO: "We work with a partner for the propaganda commanders"

Helldivers 2 content creator dips inflame complaints in the community

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Helldivers 2 won't get bigger lobbies because 16 players would come with a side of "16 FPS," Arrowhead CEO says: "We're trying to fix performance. Not kill it"

Sorry about that

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Helldivers 2 devs say players are 'absolutely right to expect better' after latest update's crashes and stumbles—promise mid-October patch and 'better communication'

We're in the "it's so over" valley again, I see.

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Arrowhead CEO says a Helldivers 2 Fortnite crossover is "not a priority" right now, "but who knows one day. FN is cool. And quite big"

Could Fortnite's Helldivers-esque season be a teaser? Probably not, but Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani does see crossover potential

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Helldivers 2 players are blaming everything from bugs, to the other kind of bugs, to Arrowhead itself for them failing the latest Major Order: "The caves did things and it was not pretty"

"Can't help but feel this is what was meant to happen"

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Helldivers 2 CEO knows "we're not getting a passing grade on performance and stability" right now, but another 60-day action plan wouldn't be enough to fix everything

Arrowhead's Shams Jorjani says "the fixes that are required are deep engine stuff"

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