Posted 3/25/2024, 6:26:09 PM
Helldivers Developer Defends Friendly Fire As Key to Chaotic Co-op Experience
- Helldivers 2 developer says friendly fire is here to stay as it's core to the chaotic, high-stakes experience
- CEO argues turning off friendly fire would require disabling all bullet damage, neutering the game
- Some players complain about friendly fire but many see it as an essential, refreshing element
- Friendly fire enables emergent gameplay possibilities like getting back at toxic hosts
- Developer hints at possibility of flying bugs being added to up the challenge even further