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After dealing with pretty widespread backlash in regards to the pricing of its Killzone crossover goodies, the group behind Helldivers 2 has responded with a present for all gamers.
In a joint message on the sport’s Discord server, Arrowhead and Guerrilla Games acknowledge the suggestions. “As this was our first crossover providing, we have been listening to the response, and the suggestions we have acquired from our group surveys is that crossover content material is basically excessive up in your wishlists,” the assertion reads. “At the identical time, a few of you aren’t proud of the costs of the gadgets and we’ll revisit this.”
The assertion continues, saying the second wave of Killzone content material for Helldivers 2 will likely be given to all gamers “at the moment, freed from cost”. You’ll obtain this second set at some stage at the moment, nineteenth December 2024, with distribution coming in two waves.
On prime of that, the primary set will likely be made out there within the Superstore for twice as lengthy, 10 days as a substitute of 5, “so that you’ve an opportunity to pay money for it and cut back the danger of lacking out”. The group can be trying into methods of bringing the Killzone goodies again completely in future.
Original Story: Following its two-step ahead, one-step again technique, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has confirmed its Killzone crossover, the primary a part of which is now reside. While the longed-for Killzone content material is appreciated, the developer is asking what gamers are calling an exorbitant value for the Helghast equipment, twice that of extra sturdy Warbond choices.
The Killzone-themed armour set will price 500 Super Credits, with one other 310 for the cape and one other 310 for the important helmet (thanks, IGN). The new assault rifle will price you an additional 610, and the kicker is that all the above is just out there for 5 days within the sport’s rotating Superstore (however will likely return). We can assume that the second drop will sport an analogous pricing scheme.
Helldivers’ premium Warbonds, for comparability, have remained at a flat 1000 Super Credits (or about $9.99 / £7.99) and, whereas not unlocked immediately, will enable gamers to work in direction of often unlocking a number of such units, weapons, extras, and even Strategems. Super Credits might be earned in-game, however the price is understandably gradual or might be bought for varied quantities of actual cash.
We discover ourselves conflicted on this considerably nuanced state of affairs. Arrowhead, in our opinion, has greater than earned our value of admission (offering many blissful hours of gameplay) and has pushed out many free content material updates previously 12 months, with extra to return. This Killzone crossover presents a possibility for the developer to doubtlessly make some actual cash from gamers prepared to pay, which is a good factor; money stream is important for any studio to maintain creating content material, particularly nearly as good as Omens of Tyranny (free), which, in a single day, utterly revitalised the sport.
It’s additionally most likely value stating that all the Killzone content material above is beauty, and you do not want any of it; admittedly, the StA-52 Assault Rifle is a singular weapon, however Helldivers 2 is a co-op, PVE sport, and there are dozens of different major weapons to select from. However, selecting to not buy the pack will likely be taken as proof you are not an actual Killzone fan.
