As players ofHelldivers 2continue their fight for democracy, some have requested the game’s developers to increase the maximum squad count from four to five or even higher. Others see this idea as a potential blessing for facingall the Terminid and Automaton threatsand objectives. However, there are also compelling reasons why it can be a detrimental addition.
Helldivers 2has established itself as an immensely popular third-person cooperative shooter. With an estimated 8 million units sold, it is clear that the game has players devoted to achieving anything and everything it has to offer. Recent updates and fan communication show that Arrowhead Game Studios has no plans to stop the game’s growth, but it is clear that the game’s creator will not be able to cater to every player’s request. One regarding squad size has caught the developer’s attention enough to get a response.
Arrowhead Game Studios community manager, Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson, states thatincreasingHelldivers 2’ssquad sizeis highly unlikely. He mentions that such an addition would require a lot of work and that should the idea ever be considered, it will be in the distant future. While this does not rule out the possibility, numerous things must be considered before a major update of having a fifth or even sixth player in a squadron. An increase in squad size requires a fair number of modifications that may disrupt the game’s currently steady gameplay balance, an issue thatHelldivers 2would likely rather avoid.
The Benefits of Having Additional Helldivers in a Squad
Should the game have one or more extra player slots, tackling missions and objectives will no doubt be much easier. With the community’s creativity, giving them additional Helldivers to work with can lead to shocking and entertaining results. There is the possibility that they will be able tokill behemoths such as Bile Titansor Factory Striders with never-before-seen tricks, or they might take down a difficult 40-minute mission in less than 10 with cheesier strategies built around the support of an extra ally.
An additional Helldiver can lead to an endless amount of potential for both players and developers. More people per mission could lead to an update that includes more mission types that cater to a large squad. It can also produce a myriad of chaotic and hilarious moments, such asdropping an Eagle 500KG Bomb at the worst possible momentbut with much more disastrous results.
The Consequences of Having an Extra Player in the Fight for Democracy
Although there are advantages to having extra players, there are also repercussions. Arrowhead Game Studios might have to provide patches to fixHelldivers 2server issuesand gameplay bugs that would come along with extra squad slots. A huge update revolving around the inclusion of additional players can lead to new bugs or reintroduce old game-breaking issues such as:
Other than developer-related problems, complications can arise from the players themselves. Playing the game means encountering different individuals with their unique personalities. More people in a squadron increases the chances of running into problematic allies. FellowHelldivers trolling and being toxicis nothing the community hasn’t encountered before. However, the higher likelihood of running into an uncooperative player may deter those interested in trying out the game.
AsHelldivers 2continues its steady pace of growth, more areas of opportunity can be tackled other than the game’s squad size. The developers must focus on providing updates that improve the player experience and can easily be controlled and fixed, should any issues arise. A perfect example would bethe inclusion of meteor showers inHelldivers 2, a chaotic environmental condition that required a fix to its unreasonable spawn rates upon release. ShouldHelldiversever receive a major update involving additional squad members, it will most likely be in the far future when the developers have the knowledge and time to easily implement it.
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
