Replying to a player on Twitter who said recent patches have made the game “unplayable,” Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt conceded that he’s not satisfied with his studio’s current balancing approach.

“Hey, yeah I think we’ve gone too far in some areas. Will talk to the team about the approach to balance,” he wrote. “It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed.”

  • asymmetric@lemmy.caOP
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    2 months ago

    League of Legends did this when they released new champions. New champ is overtuned for about a month, then it gets nerfed back down to baseline. Who knows how much money they got when people bought RP to get the sexy new champ and all their skins.

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      2 months ago

      It’s only a matter of time before Arrowhead starts making thirst trap Pool Party Helldiver armor.

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        2 months ago

        Are you saying the medic armor isn’t shady thirst trap armour? Just look at them when they’re at the mission selection table!