Helldivers 2 Rebounds to Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews on Steam

Arrowhead's adjustments to gameplay and community engagement win back player support after earlier controversies.

Helldivers 2 faced backlash earlier in the year due to a PSN account requirement and weapon nerfs, leading to review bombing and negative feedback.
Sony reversed the PSN requirement after criticism, though the game remains unavailable in 177 countries due to the initial decision.
Arrowhead's October patch rebalanced weapons and gameplay, restoring the cooperative fun that players originally loved.
Recent Steam reviews show a significant improvement, with over 29,000 positive reviews added in the past month and a return to an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating.
Community engagement, including player-driven decisions in the Galactic War, has been key to rebuilding goodwill and fostering renewed enthusiasm.