After cracking down on 'cheat' mods in Helldivers 2 and taking another Steam review beating, Arrowhead plans hotfix that should allow harmless cosmetics
The move to a better anti-cheat has not been wholly embraced by players.
Arrowhead Studios is preparing a hotfix for Helldivers 2 that aims to allow harmless cosmetic mods to function again after implementing stricter anti-cheat measures. The game's developers have faced a significant backlash from the community, with over 10,000 negative reviews on Steam following the switch from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat.
While the new anti-cheat system is meant to prevent unfair advantages and negatively impacting gameplay, it inadvertently disabled various cosmetic mods that are not officially supported. Arrowhead acknowledges this issue and plans to release a hotfix in the near future that will restore functionality to these non-gameplay-altering mods.
The studio also admitted to delays in promised updates, such as improved hellpod steering and stratagem bouncing, and promised better communication in their next roadmap update. Future improvements include allowing certain mobility packs to be used while carrying two-handed items, adding a utility belt for carrying small handheld items, and introducing new terminal puzzles and opening bunkers with teammates.
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