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When it comes to standing out in the gaming industry,Helldivers 2has already proven itself a massive success. One of the biggest reasons for this is because of how receptive Arrowhead Game Studios has been to community feedback. And the community has another suggestion.
Helldivers 2players want the ability to dual-wield weapons. This feature is a classic from games likeMax Payne 3andWolfenstein: The New Orderand could work with the setting of Arrowhead’s hit title. Fans have already flooded Reddit with suggestions on how such a feature would work.
Helldivers 2could pull aMax Payneand let us go full Akimbo
Dual-wielding weapons, often referred to as “going akimbo,” have been a staple in action games for decades. Dual-wielding weapons have been a beloved feature in video games for years now. InMax Payne 3, players paired dual pistols with slow-motion “bullet time,” crafting unforgettable action sequences. Similarly,Wolfenstein: The New Orderallowed players to dual-wield everything from pistols to shotguns.
- Max Payne: Max has to be one of the most badass characters i’ve ever saw in a video game. I like his personality, and also for the fact he’s a poetic trench coat dual pistol wielding badass! Basically the John Wick of video games.pic.twitter.com/t543x9OvYg
Wolfenstein 2 literally has some of the best dual-wielding mechanics in any video game, and it sucks that nobody talks about it.pic.twitter.com/v3qv1rCdBh
Even games likeHitman 2: Silent AssassinandTomb Raider: Legendhave made dual-wielding an iconic gameplay mechanic. Agent 47’s dual Silverballers and Lara Croft’s twin pistols are iconic to their look and it has just proved how dual-wielding can be a big part of not just the gameplay but also the story and identity of the characters.
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Implementing dual-wielding inHelldivers 2would require careful design to maintain the game’s balance. In a PvE setting, developers like Arrowhead Game Studios have more flexibility than PvP games toexperiment with different weapons and game balance. Dual-wielding could act as an optional upgrade, offering increased damage output at the cost of precision or movement speed.
Fans have a lot of suggestions for implementing this feature. Reddit user piedude42 posted, “This should be a ship upgrade or something, I BEG OF YOU ARROWHEAD SET ME DUAL REVOLVERS.” They went on to suggest a “Cowboy warbond with dual revolvers and a lever-action rifle. HMMMM.”
Arrowhead has already accepted community suggestions before
Arrowhead has a history of listening to player feedback. The studio’s success withHelldivers 2is partly due to its responsiveness to player feedback. After facing backlash for unnecessary weapon nerfs, the studio promised tomake weapons feel powerful again. Arrowhead Game Studios’ Johan Pilestedt stated in a Q&A session, “Weapons should feel powerful – as it says on the box.”
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Sidearms like the Senator Revolver, which recently received a speed-loader and damage update, are already powerful enough to rival primary weapons. Being able to dual-wield them would double their firepower. This would be a big buff to the weapons in scenarios with enemy swarms in high-pressure scenarios.
GivenHelldivers 2’s success as a co-op shooter, dual-wielding could also encourage teamwork. Players could combine dual pistols with other unique strategies, creating synergies that will encourage more teamwork. It will also no doubt create more of the chaotic and entertaining clips that players have shared over the months.
How would you like to see dual-wielding sidearms inHelldivers 2? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. You can also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
