Summary
The recent changes to the Railgun inHelldivers 2haven’t gone down well in the community, as fans continue to express their dissatisfaction over the adjustments. The Railgun was nerfed as part of theHelldivers 2’s 01.000.100 Update, which despite featuring a pretty short list of changes, affected the meta of the game quite significantly.
One of the major highlights of theHelldivers 2update was the introduction of planetary hazards, which posed a fresh set of environmental challenges for players during deployment. However, what diverted the attention of the fan base away from this welcome addition was the balancing changes introduced as alongside it. Weapons like Breaker and Railgun were nerfed significantly, with the latter becoming significantly less effective against durable enemy parts. On the other hand, lesser-used weapons such as Laser Cannon, Punisher, and Breaker Spray & Pray were buffed to ensure that they were at par with the other weapons in the game. It’s been a while since the update was released, but fans still haven’t made peace with the revamped form of their favorite weapon.
In a post on the Helldivers 2 subreddit, a player emphasizes why the developer’s decision to cripple the Railgun was probably not a good idea. The post explains why the Railgun was so widely used in the first place, as it was considered the go-to weapon against Chargers. However, it is highlighted that since Chargers were nerfed a while ago, theEAT-17 became significantly more effectivein dealing with the formidable foes.
Helldivers 2 Fans Think Recent Changes Made The Railgun Practically Useless
The user goes on to add how two shots from the EAT-17 aremore than enough to defeat Chargers, something the Railgun was not able to achieve even before getting nerfed. Considering that the nerf to the Railgun effectively made it worse than the other weapons in the game, instead of actually balancing it, the player urges Arrowhead to rethink its decision and to either return the gun to its former state, or at least carve out a new use for it.
Other players in the community have echoed the sentiment, with a few of them emphasizing how the Railgun went from being their most used weapon to something they haven’t touched since the update. The community seems to be in consensus about the Railgun being in a weird spot right now, with better options being available for players who prefer precision or sheer damage.Helldivers 2’s developers had previously responded to the community’s outcry, stating that players should focus on evaluating the weapon’s efficacy in its current state instead of comparing it to its previous version. While many players have moved on to better alternatives, others still hope that the Railgun will be restored to its former glory one day.
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