Helldivers 2 is getting better all the time, thanks to Arrowhead Game Studios making regular tweaks to balance and gameplay.
The armor passive system has definitely been getting some attention. Players are frustrated that these passives either don't do much, seem unbalanced, or make them stick to specific armor sets and ignore others.
It looks as if Arrowhead's leadership is now fully aware of the issue and is contemplating a complete overhaul. Arrowhead Game Studios' CEO Johan Pilestedt has made it clear that a major revision of Helldivers 2's armor passives is necessary.
The system was supposed to add variety, but a lot of players think some armor passives just don't cut it or are off-balance. Because of this, some armor sets are way more common, limiting how many different loadouts you can make. Pilestedt mentioned that Arrowhead is looking into a full rework instead of just minor tweaks.
According to Video Gamer's report, Pilestedt believes there's room to do "so much more" with armor passives. However, he clarified that he doesn't want to introduce a complicated system that would overburden players. The goal is to give armor passives more weight, so there are more ways to play, but nothing gets too overpowered. This could let players adjust or level up their armor abilities over time rather than being stuck with the same passives from the beginning.
One of the toughest parts is finding the right mix between customization that matters and an intuitive system. He floated the idea of a rework where passives could be more dynamic or evolve over time but made it clear that this is just his personal opinion and not yet a confirmed feature. "We don't want to add unnecessary complexity, but we do want more depth and strategy in the system," Pilestedt explained.
Arrowhead has a history of considering significant gameplay changes in response to community input. The studio's been focused on adjusting game balance, resolving Galactic War problems, and hinting at major updates, with new vehicles and more content on the way. They haven't confirmed anything, but with Helldivers 2 constantly changing, a rework of the armor passive seems likely.
For the time being, Arrowhead is all about gathering feedback and making changes as needed.
If the armor system gets reworked, it could make builds a lot more varied and strategies way more fun.