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Helldivers 2recently released its major update called Escalation of Freedom, which introduced various new features in the game. The update’s trailer video showcased new gameplay features and even the various new enemies that players will be facing during their quest to spread democracy in the universe.

One of the standout features was the new Difficulty 10, which was designed to test the capabilities of the players by introducing tougher enemies in a whole new environment. However, one disappointing and misleading part of the new difficulty was the promised rewards, which failed to meet the expectations.
Players Disappointed After Clearing the Difficulty 10 in Helldivers 2
Players are enjoying the latestHelldivers 2update as they get to play new modes and see new enemies like The Spore chargers and even returning enemies like the Impaler.Players were most excited about the Difficult 10as it not only pitted players against more enemies but also greater rewards if they managed to complete it.
However, as players are clearing Difficulty 10, they are getting disappointed by the promised rewards. Players feel betrayed as they thought the promise made by the Chief Creative Officer,Johan Pilestedtin theupdate’s trailerwould live up to their expectations.

Someone Will Have to Speak to Johan Pilestedt and Shams Jorjani to Remind Them of a Still Unfulfilled Helldivers 2 Promise
Reddit User, Huntardlulz, recently posted his rewards after clearing difficulty 10 and they were utterly disappointed. They thought that the rewards would be higher and the same sentiment was shown by the community when they saw the post.
Some players were hoping to see a higher currency drop.
While some veteran players want samples to have more uses or a completely different reward.
While others are still waiting for the promised great rewards.
This shows that the rewards were underwhelming, to say the least, and completing this higher difficulty just failed to deliver the sense of accomplishment and recognition that players anticipated.
Developers Should Rethink Before Making AnyBold Claims
In the gaming industry, where players’ expectations can be too high, and it is not uncommon for games to face post-launch or update scrutiny. However, the specific nature of this disappointment fromHelldivers 2Difficulty 10 rewards highlights thatArrowhead Game Studiosshould attempt to not set the player’s expectation for rewards vaguely.
Arrowhead Don’t Need to Look Far to Find a Suitable Game to Draw Inspiration on How to Fix the State of Helldivers 2
The game itself continues to offer players a wide range of engaging content and experiences that not only meet their expectations but sometimes shatter them. Yet, players are disappointed just because of the misalignment between player expectations and the reality of Difficulty 10’s rewards.
This simple mistake from the developers shows that the studio takes great precautions in setting the expectations otherwiseplayers will get frustrated, losing the game’s goodwill in the process.

In the end, while the update has been received positively by the players, Johan Pilestedt may need to rethink how he should present the promises of future updates.
What is your most hated enemy in the game? Tell us in the comment section below.

Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
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