Helldivers 2 Updates, New Warbond, and Valve Lawsuit Over UK Antitrust Allegations
Helldivers 2 is set to release a new premium Warbond on February 3, featuring weapons like the LAS-16 Trident, CQC-20 Breaching Hammer, GL-28 Grenade Launcher, and the EAT-411 Leveller, along with armor options, emotes, and squad coordination patterns. The latest Patch 5.0.2, called 'Into the Unjust,' introduces a new mission type called Commando, which takes players deep behind enemy lines without air support, emphasizing stealth and tactical precision. It also enhances suppressed weapons, making them more effective by reducing noise and detection ranges, encouraging quieter, more coordinated engagements. Arrowhead Studios is also exploring a roguelite mode for Helldivers 2, promising a fundamental change to gameplay, though it remains in prototype stages. The game has previously received significant updates, such as Patch 5.0.0, which added fan-requested weapons, and the developers have stated that Helldivers 2 will continue to be supported for years, similar to RuneScape, with no current plans for a Helldivers 3. Meanwhile, Valve faces a nearly $900 million lawsuit in the UK over antitrust allegations, with the parent company of Steam accused of charging an excessive 30% commission on transactions, allegedly manipulating the market and unfairly passing costs to consumers. The case, initiated by Parent Zone and representing 14 million UK gamers, aims to challenge Valve’s practices and recover alleged overcharges. The lawsuit has been granted class action status and is set to be heard in court, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of major digital platform operators.
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