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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2has found itself in a situation all too familiar to gamers. Focus Home Interactive’s recent Q&A session hinted at weapon nerfs, and fans haven’t taken this well. The recent patch nerfed the Melta Gun by a whopping 70% and also had balance changes for other game mechanics.
With many already drawing parallels toHelldivers 2‘s disastrous weapon nerfs,Space Marine 2players are holding their breath for the next patch. This has been one of the most successful games of the year. It’d be a shame for this to be its downfall.
Space Marine 2Really Shouldn’t Follow In The Steps ofHelldivers 2
During the Q&A session, developers mentioned upcoming changes aimed at toning down some overpowered elements. Most notably, the Melta Gun, which had a bug allowing players to heal beyond a certain health threshold, was set to be reworked. And the rework is here with the Melta Charge now doing 70% less damage to bosses.
Saber fixed the bug but also included the nerf while trying to frame the change as a bugfix. And the community isalready getting flashbacks toHelldivers 2. There’s already a Reddit thread titled ‘We Don’t Need Nerfs, We Need Buffs’ and ‘What’s with all the bulls*it nerfs’ with hundreds of players calling out the nerf.
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Free Update Looks Suspiciously Similar to Helldivers 2
Players have expressed their frustration, with one fan stating, “Saying nerf to everything that performs above the worst guns in the game is a quick way to send this game to the grave like Helldivers 2.” Many fear that these changes could severely impact the playability and enjoyment of the game.
In addition to PvE, PvP weapon balancing was also on the agenda, with specific attention to melee combat and the strength of shock grenades, bulwark, and heavy weapons in certain game modes.
The developers have noted that they “don’t want to make rash decisions before seeing the global picture.” So let’s hope they listen to community feedback from this change and make future changes accordingly.
Saber Has A Good Game On Its Hands, We Can Only Hope For More Success
Focus Home Interactive also hinted at potential buffs, specifically for the underperforming Assault Class and Bolt Rifle. These possible buffs could shift the balance to a more neutral state, at least among fans. But the community probably just doesn’t want to see mistakes that we’ve seen in other games.
4.5 million players on#SpaceMarine2… Thank you 🥹We want to thank every single Space Marine who has joined the fight a month ago!Brace yourselves, it’s only the beginning ⚔️pic.twitter.com/RALEYprWzC
Despite this though, players have taken to Steam to express their problems with the direction the game was heading. The game was review bombed on Steam shortly after the nerfs.
It’s still doing great, even breaking 4.5 million players recently, but the influx of negative reviews isa clear sign of what players want.
Helldivers 2 isn’t Dead: Latest Numbers Show It Survived the Space Marine 2 Onslaught
The developers have promised that these changes aren’t final and that they’ll continue to monitor feedback. However, for many players, the damage may already be done. But the question remains: Will Focus Home Interactive listen to its community, or willSpace Marine 2follow in the footsteps of other titles?
Like all fans,Space Marine 2fans want action and not empty promises. For now, we have to wait and see what the developers think of this super one-sided community response.
What do you think of the possibility thatSpace Marine 2could go down the same path asHelldivers 2? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
