Pilestedt acknowledged the need to respond to player feedback regarding the nerfed flamethrower, indicating that future updates will consider these concerns.

In response to community backlash following the Escalation of Freedom update, Arrowhead Game Studios is rolling out a 60-day roadmap to address various issues in Helldivers 2.

Players have voiced concerns over recent nerfs, particularly to fire damage, which have made missions significantly more challenging.

The game is facing a notable decline in player engagement, with counts dropping below 10,000 on several occasions due to ongoing issues.

During a recent Q&A session on Discord, studio CCO Johan Pilestedt addressed community concerns, although many of his responses were perceived as vague.

Community Manager Twin Beard confirmed that upcoming patches will focus on buffing weapons rather than implementing further nerfs.

A new Major Order in the game tasks players with eliminating 500,000 Automatons, rewarding them with a fire-based Stratagem, which has led to speculation about potential buffs to fire mechanics.

Some players theorize that the recent nerfs to fire effectiveness may be due to a narrative-driven shortage of napalm in the game's lore.

Despite the challenges, there is a belief among players that the developers will continue to react to feedback, leading to fluctuating player counts.

Twin Beard also emphasized the need for improved communication with the community and promised more updates in the near future.

Pilestedt admitted that the developers have focused too heavily on competitive balance in a game primarily centered around player versus environment.

Additional known issues include inconsistencies in weapon aiming and interaction problems, which further complicate the gameplay experience.