Helldivers 2: Helmets originally had special functions, but the idea was scrapped

Via the official Discord server of Helldivers 2the company’s CEO, John Pilestedt, revealed that originally i Helldiver helmets they had some unique characteristics that they would changed the player interface and had an impact on gameplay. An idea unfortunately discarded to respect the game’s publication deadlines.

“Not for capes, but I know there were conversations for helmets,” Pilestedt said. “Originally, each helmet had to have a unique HUD, so doctors could see health, scouts could spot the outlines of enemies, and so on. But unfortunately this feature was cut… well, because we had to release the game.”

Currently the only function of Helldivers 2 helmets is aesthetic, as they do not offer any advantage to players in terms of statistics, passive bonuses or anything else. In short, it is a real shame that the original idea was discarded, given that it would have given greater importance to the player’s equipment and explored the strategic component of the loadout, perhaps further encouraging cooperation between players. In any case, it cannot be ruled out that it will be reconsidered in the future.

A 40 fps mode with VRR on PS5 is not to be ruled out, but it is not among the priorities

Again Pilestedt, in response to a user who asked if in the future there will be some graphic/performance improvements to the PS5 version of Helldivers 2 or perhaps a 40 fps mode with VRR activethe Arrowhead CEO explained that the team wants to add more variety from a technical point of view, but that due to the high success of the game the plans have changed drastically, therefore suggesting that it is not a priority at the moment.

“With the success of the game and with everything that has happened, many of our plans have been put on the back burnerbut we continue to pursue technical variability to deliver the best experience possible,” Pilestedt said on Discord.

“But there are so many things added to our to-do pile that we have to constantly reprioritize. In the end, I hope we get there.”

Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 players are facing a very difficult new Main Order that asks them to eliminate 2 billion Automaton. There’s a new Stratagem up for grabs.