update · September 5, 2024

Helldivers 2 Details September 17 Update for Armor and Weapon Balance

Arrowhead Game Studios outlines the upcoming Helldivers 2 update arriving September 17, featuring reworked armor penetration, lower enemy armor values, and balance passes for over 30 weapons.

Arrowhead Game Studios released a progress update detailing system overhauls arriving in Helldivers 2 on September 17, addressing player feedback regarding weapon performance and enemy armor.

Weapon Balancing and Armor Penetration Rework

Over 30 weapons and stratagems are receiving an initial balancing pass. The update reworks armor penetration and anti-tank capabilities, making support weapons like the Autocannon, Heavy Machine Gun, and Anti-Material Rifle more effective to expand loadout options.

Enemy Armor and Health Adjustments

Tough enemies are being overhauled to feel more rewarding when approached with the correct tools. Bot enemies like Hulks feature lower armor, and heavy units such as Devastators and Gunships fire fewer rockets. On the bug front, armor values for the Charger, Impaler, and Bile Titan are also reduced.

Why this patch matters

This upcoming update targets community pain points by lowering excessive enemy armor and boosting underperforming anti-tank loadouts.